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01-11-2006, 10:15 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary
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| Grooming Question Ok, So every time i go into a pet store i always walk by the grooming area and there's always a dog so well behaved just putting up with the clipping, shaving, bathing ect. How do you train a dog to behave like that? My Titus is only 10 weeks so i want to train him to be good when grooming but so far he hates even the sight of the brush. The only other dog i'm around at grooming time is a cockerspaniel that has to be sedated... so i got no tips there... can anyone tell me how to get my little boy to behave for grooming? |
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01-11-2006, 10:39 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX
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| Just keep trying. Brush every day and do not let him down because he wants down. Wait until he is calm, stop brushing, pet him and you let him down on your terms. My Teddy is very squeemish. When he was little, he was very difficult, but I just shaved his hiney and clipped his eyes a couple of days ago, I won't say he is good about it, but he easily lets me brush him now - he is 7 months now. Here is his new barely clip. I was going to do his ears too, but it seemed a little too much torture for a day. Now when I brush him, he sorta rolls up like a baby and I just move him around.
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01-11-2006, 11:27 PM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR
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| I also think its up to the groomer. I learned something new as a grooming assistant at my past job when I worked with different groomers. We had dogs who went nuts with the owner, who was very uptight (he was overworked, stressed out). Some were classified even as dangerous, by him. Then those same dogs did perfectly with another groomer who put out a very soothing calm vibe. Dogs totally pick up on your attitude. I think its important to find a groomer who doesnt get uptight if a dog wiggles too much and tries to calm them down by talking to them. A bad groomer can totally make the difference on how your dog acts. Make their first grooming experiences positive! I also think its important not to force everything on to a dog, but let them learn that its not going to hurt, by being patient and positive. I just dont think its my role to assert my dominance on a dog I barely know, atleast thats my philosophy at work. My Yorkie as a puppy wouldnt hold still for brushings or stand up. But when she was a year 1/2, she would come running to me when I brought the supplies out. She falls asleep now I started out by touching everything.. touch her toes, her nails, her rear end, her tail, her face, her mouth. I did this every day. Then I just introduced everything veeeerryy slowly, with lots of praise, treats, and a calm attitude. I also did it when she was sleepy Ive also heard of using a baby brush (very soft), and just getting them used to having something brushed over their body first. Then get them used to an actual brush when they are okay with that. I think its great that you want your doggie to be well behaved. More pet owners should think that way
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01-12-2006, 04:34 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Here's a thread with some grooming tips - http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8243 |
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