Help! No Brushing allowed! My Rosie is 4 months old and hates to be brushed. As soon as I try to brush her she goes crazy and refuses. I end up using my hands to gently go through her and separate any little knots. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've heard that Yorkies love to be brushed. Also which brush and comb would you suggest? PS I am a hairstylist- go figure :aimeeyork |
Hi and welcome to Yorkie Talk:) I'm from NE PA:) They really have to get used to being groomed. Mine didn't like it at first and now she just knows she has to stand there nicely while I comb her and she doesn't mind it at all. I started by just combing her while she was sitting on my lap and nice and calm or tired:). I'd do it a little each day and in a way that it was slow and comfortable. Her face took a little longer for her to get used to, so I used treats. I'd give her one to chew on while I has combing her head and when she was good I'd give her another one as a reward. I think it's just something you have to do gradually everyday and they get used to as long as you make it a positive experience:) I use a stainless steel, straight dog groomer's comb instead of a brush. What kind of brush are you using? It could be also that she doesn't like how it feels on her skin if it's a little "scratchy" or something. |
My puppy did the same thing, she eventually outgrew it. I saved one of her favorite chew toys so that she only got it at grooming time to help distract her and I kept the grooming sessions very short at first and gradually increased it over time. Now I can groom her completely without any problems, she turned 8 months. And lots of conditioning spray so the tangles come out easily ;) |
Brandy hated brushes too. I use a cheap 99 cent black comb. Just go slow and take your time and your baby will get used to it. Be sure to comb daily so there are no tangles. It will take only take a few minutes and will be easier on both of you. |
What type of brush are you using? Some brushes hurt! The best brush by far IMO is the Madan brush. It had a soft pad so there is "give" as you brush. YT member Mimimomo (Jenny) sells Madans: toplinepet.com |
Ziva was jumpy about brushing too, we started her with a little cat slicker brush with soft plastic bristles. We put it on the coffee table so when we watched TV we would pick it up every evening when she would be a little tired. |
My boys love to be brushed. They will sit nicely and actually enjoy it. My Daisy has always hated being brushed. Recently, we brushed against the grain of her hair instead of going with it and she loved it! It makes for a fluffy pup too and it gets her snarls out. |
Thanks to all for your suggestions. I started today with the treats after a short little brushing session. I wish I would have found this site earlier, so much good info. I will definitely order the brush you mentioned from the YT member. I want to get Rosie ready for her first haircut...next I will tackle the bow! |
We had that problem with both our Yorkie and our shih tzu. Now we keep Zach our Yorkie with a very short hair cut where he won't knot or get matted. We also gave Oliver our shih tzu his first puppy cut and we had it cut really short. Now they have no knots or matted fur and they don't mind the brushing so much. Oh and btw we use a Maddan brush. They're great. |
I just went through this with Mina also about 4months. I started with a very soft boarhair brush and a dog treat cut into very tiny pieces. Put a piece of crunchy treat on your knee with puppy in your lap. Move the brush over your puppys back (not really brushing,just touching). I kept talking to her in a soft tone telling her what a good girl she is and replacing the tiny piece of treat when the other was gone. We did this for just a few minutes,after two secession with the treats we are now to actually brushing,no treats and she doesn't care. I usually take this time to massage her toes and pads as well to help her get used to having her feet handled. Later I will need to clip between her pads and trim her nails. I guess the next step is her getting used to me touching her gums and teeth so we can brush,not sure how well that is going to go. Good luck! |
Now that Rhia is older, she LOVES to be brushed. When she was younger (and hated it) we would play hard and tire her out before brushing her. She'd then sit on my lap and I was able to start combing her. Giving treats always works too! :) |
Teegy hides when the brush and comb come out. But then he lays and rolls over and lifts his front paws so I can get in his oksters and ends up falling asleep by the time I'm done the full once over. If you maintain it and keep a firm but gentle hand she'll get over it |
Thanks everyone! Day 2- It's a little better...used treats...I am just barely brushing and she's letting me. I sprayed a mixture of conditioner and water onto my hands and massaged it in for the tangly areas. (Not that I am brushing hard enough to get them out) Do I have to do that every time I comb/ brush? I am going to order a madan brush, just not sure which to get- the really soft or the next one up. One more shot to get next week then she can get a badly needed haircut.:animal36 |
My 2 year old was a little demon when she was a baby when it came to combing her. She loves it now; when she sees me pick up the comb she jumps on the couch and lays down. Not giving in to her and giving treats after the combing session is what worked for me.....with alot of patience! I comb her with a madan comb which has regular teeth on one end and flea teeth on the other. I comb under her eyes and around her mouth with the flea side. |
Teddy is getting used to brushing too. I do it when he's tired and laying on my lap. If he wakes up I have a treat or a bully stick to distract his attention and he does pretty good. He doesn't mind the comb, but hates the brush. I might have to invest in a Madan too. (I live near Morgantown, PA. Not too far from WC! :) ) |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:45 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2003 - 2018 YorkieTalk.com
Privacy Policy - Terms of Use