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Charlie_Boy · 03-17-2011, 12:43 PM

Well I need some help! I took Charlie to be groomed for his first time and all she could really get done is a bath, his feet, stomach. Charlie does not like his face messed with I guess. He doesn't mind when we clean his face. He wants to play with the brush while she is brushing him. I felt bad for the groomer. She said to work with his face. So how do I get Charlie to like the groomer and not mind his face being messed with? I have never had a dog I have had to groom before so this is all new for us. I want the groomer and Charlie to both have a good visit....any advice????? Has anyone else had any issues too?

Thanks,
Lisa

dawn27 · 03-17-2011, 01:24 PM

My newest gal Ruby from day one did not like you to touch her ears. I needed to keep them cut short because she was having issues keeping them up, so whether she wanted it done or not it need to be done. I would roll her up in a towel with just her little head peaking out. Than I took out my cutting sheers.... Not a chance... She freaked out. So I continued to cut them but with scissors.

I would try to introduce the cutting sheers to see if she would allow me to shave her ears with no luck. I recently started grooming her with a modified Schnazer cut using the sheers and she did fine with it. So, I took my chances trying to shave her eats again with great success.... It was a Proud moment for my little girl... She did awesome! I was very pleased.

So I guess what I'm saying is do what you can with the scissors, but still try to get her use to the cutting sheers. I think that it was the sound of them that was the problem with my girl Ruby. I let her sniff them and I touched her with them in order to get her use to the feel of them. Eventualy she learned that I was not trying to hurt her and allowed me to do what I needed to...

Charlie_Boy · 03-18-2011, 08:40 PM

Thank you Dawn for the tips! I just keep working with him and I will keep taking him back to the groomer once a month to get him use to it. I have a friend that grooms all of her yorkies. I don't know about that...I'm not to handy in that department

Not sure what he would end up looking like!

Shelby&Seymour · 03-19-2011, 02:47 AM

It takes time and some patience....... sounds like you are determined which is good. My DH (who is so helpful with our Yorkies) will brush the dogs while in his chair watching TV sometimes. He is VERY patient and has got Seeger to the point that he really enjoys being fussed over.
When we took Seeger for his first trim (ears, feet, nails) he did very well. I believe it had a lot to do with his breeder giving him trims as a puppy. (Thank-you, Rose!

) He was already used to it and wasn't a bit afraid of the trimmers. I (as well as my groomer) were very pleased.
So keep working at it.... it just takes a little time for them to get used to being "fussed" with.

dawn27 · 03-19-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie_Boy

Thank you Dawn for the tips! I just keep working with him and I will keep taking him back to the groomer once a month to get him use to it. I have a friend that grooms all of her yorkies. I don't know about that...I'm not to handy in that department

Not sure what he would end up looking like!

You are welcome.... I have been doing mime for 9 yrs now and at first it was not pretty...but I went on line and watched a lot of videos and when I found the cut that I wanted to attempt I just did it. Eventualty they started looking ok and with practice they turned out very nice. Plus I got tips from my sister who is a groomer.

kalina82 · 03-20-2011, 07:36 PM

Taking him to the groomer on a regular basis is a great start. She needs to bond with him and work with him so he learns to be still while scissoring the face. I always tell my puppy owner clients to bring them in at least every 4 weeks for grooming so they can get used to the experience.

At home you can help by getting him used to having his chin hair held to keep his face still. Also have him stand on a higher surface like a counter or table when you brush him out. This will greatly help the groomer when she needs him to stand on the grooming table to be scissored. While its a great time and relaxing to do the brushing while laying down or sitting on the couch it teaches the dog to lay down during grooming which is not helpful at all to the groomer. It makes the process longer and less enjoyable for both parties because the dog is used to doing one thing but the groomer needs him to do another. Standing still on all fours is the goal.

Charlie_Boy · 03-21-2011, 08:41 PM

I appreciate all the tips from you guys! Tomorrow I will make another appointment with the groomer and hopefully better luck this visit. I think Charlie is a Drama King...LOL I have not had a puppy with this much personality and drama before!!

I keep plugging away at brushing him and wiping his face...he thinks everything is playtime...

03-17-2011, 12:43 PM	#1
Charlie_Boy No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 61	1st visit.....UGH! Well I need some help! I took Charlie to be groomed for his first time and all she could really get done is a bath, his feet, stomach. Charlie does not like his face messed with I guess. He doesn't mind when we clean his face. He wants to play with the brush while she is brushing him. I felt bad for the groomer. She said to work with his face. So how do I get Charlie to like the groomer and not mind his face being messed with? I have never had a dog I have had to groom before so this is all new for us. I want the groomer and Charlie to both have a good visit....any advice????? Has anyone else had any issues too? Thanks, Lisa

03-17-2011, 01:24 PM	#2
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	My newest gal Ruby from day one did not like you to touch her ears. I needed to keep them cut short because she was having issues keeping them up, so whether she wanted it done or not it need to be done. I would roll her up in a towel with just her little head peaking out. Than I took out my cutting sheers.... Not a chance... She freaked out. So I continued to cut them but with scissors. I would try to introduce the cutting sheers to see if she would allow me to shave her ears with no luck. I recently started grooming her with a modified Schnazer cut using the sheers and she did fine with it. So, I took my chances trying to shave her eats again with great success.... It was a Proud moment for my little girl... She did awesome! I was very pleased. So I guess what I'm saying is do what you can with the scissors, but still try to get her use to the cutting sheers. I think that it was the sound of them that was the problem with my girl Ruby. I let her sniff them and I touched her with them in order to get her use to the feel of them. Eventualy she learned that I was not trying to hurt her and allowed me to do what I needed to... __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

03-19-2011, 02:47 AM	#4
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	It takes time and some patience....... sounds like you are determined which is good. My DH (who is so helpful with our Yorkies) will brush the dogs while in his chair watching TV sometimes. He is VERY patient and has got Seeger to the point that he really enjoys being fussed over. When we took Seeger for his first trim (ears, feet, nails) he did very well. I believe it had a lot to do with his breeder giving him trims as a puppy. (Thank-you, Rose! ) He was already used to it and wasn't a bit afraid of the trimmers. I (as well as my groomer) were very pleased. So keep working at it.... it just takes a little time for them to get used to being "fussed" with. __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

03-20-2011, 07:36 PM	#6
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	Taking him to the groomer on a regular basis is a great start. She needs to bond with him and work with him so he learns to be still while scissoring the face. I always tell my puppy owner clients to bring them in at least every 4 weeks for grooming so they can get used to the experience. At home you can help by getting him used to having his chin hair held to keep his face still. Also have him stand on a higher surface like a counter or table when you brush him out. This will greatly help the groomer when she needs him to stand on the grooming table to be scissored. While its a great time and relaxing to do the brushing while laying down or sitting on the couch it teaches the dog to lay down during grooming which is not helpful at all to the groomer. It makes the process longer and less enjoyable for both parties because the dog is used to doing one thing but the groomer needs him to do another. Standing still on all fours is the goal. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

03-18-2011, 08:40 PM	#3
Charlie_Boy No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 61	Thank you Dawn for the tips! I just keep working with him and I will keep taking him back to the groomer once a month to get him use to it. I have a friend that grooms all of her yorkies. I don't know about that...I'm not to handy in that department Not sure what he would end up looking like!

03-21-2011, 08:41 PM	#7
Charlie_Boy No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 61	I appreciate all the tips from you guys! Tomorrow I will make another appointment with the groomer and hopefully better luck this visit. I think Charlie is a Drama King...LOL I have not had a puppy with this much personality and drama before!! I keep plugging away at brushing him and wiping his face...he thinks everything is playtime...