attacks her hair brush!!!!
 

My baby HATES to be brushed. Every time I try she growls and bites both the brush and me. Anybody have any suggestions

Try giving her a treat as you brush, but hold the treat in your hand and don't let her take it completely. Just let her nibble at it, and with your other hand you can brush her. Works for my Rio. If I need both hands, I have my DH hold the treat to keep her occupied so she doesn't realize I'm brushing her.

Growl back and proceed.

Love it!

put the brush on the floor so she can become familar with it and is not scared of it. Keep it in her sight for a few days let her sniff it , see it etc. When she figures out its not a scarey thing or bad, she may not be as afraid. I used to try to really really play with Laci when she was a puppy and get her tired , wait for her to jump on my lap and do it slowly and gently.

This winter I've started having problems combing Bella out. It has all started when she started getting mats. Before that she would just sit there now she tries to bite the comb and me. If I let her smell the comb she would grab it and run. Lots of patients.

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Get a softer brush...... the brissels on your bush is probably too stiff.

Patience and persistance will pay off if you keep at it. Tia hated her hairbrush and toothbrush but now (shes 18 mths) loving both. With the toothbrush she was worse and so I let her play with it and when she realised something delicious was going on the bristles she loved it and now brings it to me to brush her teeth lol Check her out on my profile having her teeth brushed.:)

I 'feel your pain!' Daisy gets so hysterical when I try to comb her face, I have chosen to leave it entirely up to professionals. Sometimes the grooming on her ears is a little wonky, in particular, but I totally understand why that might be a challenge!

Good luck!

thanks for all the great suggestions. I will try all of them......

Same problem...
 

I'm having the same issue with my 19 week-old pup... Have tried to make hair-brushing time positive with reinforcers, but "John" are right and should change to other type of brush... Will try!

I had the same problem and posted for help from seasoned Yorkie parents as well. I was given some really good advice which worked for me so I'll share what I was told...

Put your baby on a surface that doesn't equal playtime, for instance the bathroom counter or on top of the washing machine. Hold treats in your hand to get their attention off the brush. Like suggested in one of the replies I wouldn't given it to them automatically, just give little bites at a time. With Winston, this helped tremendously. He is still a pistol and we have a lot of work to do still but this at least saves my hands and the brush from being chewed up. One other thing I try is to hold his nose in my cupped hand so he knows to stay still (sometimes this works and others it doesn't).

Also, try and do it more often, they really do get use to it.

Good Luck! I feel your pain :p

Thanks for the info - I am going to try brushing her a little bit every night.

Oh gosh..apart from the fact that Dustie won't let me trim his nails..he has started getting uptight now with the grooming..which I have been doing every single day since I had him...and he is nearly 11 months old. He has a fine coat and it only takes a few minutes to do him...But oh those few mins can be torture of late...I have even put a glove on the hand that holds him because he was really trying to bite me and the comb...I have decided though that he isn't going to get away with it...so now if he starts I push him into the laying down position..hold him there for a few seconds..and give him a treat...I then start to comb him..If he starts again I then hold his mouth shut ..giving him a stare with the words "No" very sternly and wait...I then let go and continue...I keep doing this until he realises that having his mouth held shut is not so nice...Over the last few mornings it seems to be working..

I think he wants to get the better of me..but he won't...In the end you have to let them know who is the boss...The Alpha male comes out sometimes and they have to be put in their place..

So be really patient...be very firm..and lt your little one know that you are the boss and if it takes all day he will be brushed out lol...xx:thumbup:

Chrisann-thank you for your e-mail. I am going to try your method today. I have just recently gotten enough backbone to have her sleep in the laundry room at night after she peed and pooped in my bed several times. LOL

These babies are so adorable, it is hard to be strict with them.

Pixie used to bite the brush too. I would let her bite it and then reassure her that it is ok. I would keep brushing they;ll accept it sooner or later. Pixie is find now I can brush her anytime.

Ella has this same problem. So i decided to give her a bully stick while i brush. Works wonders on her. =]

i have never done this but,I was told if they bite at the brush you pull there hair under there chin and give them a firm NO they will stop.

Like i said I have never done this be/c my yorkie loves to be brushed.

Try letting her play with it to get familiar. My Nigel did it too yesterday but he was playing with it and running with it in his mouth like it was a toy. That might help.:):animal36:animal-pa:aimeeyork

The only way I can give my girls a good brushing is to let them look out the window during brushing. I know it sounds wierd but it works for us.

Roxy used to be this way when she was that age. I'd let her kinda chew at it a minute then continue to brush. Just kept at it & eventually she has accepted that brushing is just part of life. Be patient & persistant. Be sure your brush is not a real abrasive one like a slicker bush that can be harsh against tender skin. I got a CC brush w/wooden pins & we both love it. Feels good. Good luck!

Thanks Guys for all wonderful advice. The more I brush her, she seems to settle down a little. And yes, I did let her play with the brush. It all helped.