Brushing battle Remie is 6 months old and absolutely refuses to let me brush him. He growls and bites at the brush. :eek: Any tips on how to get him to settle down while brushing? I use a soft bristled brush. |
I don't have any advice. However, my Bella hates to be brushed as well. She usually just runs away from me and sometimes barks if she sees the brush in my hand. Hopefully, someone will respond with some helpful tips. |
Mandie used to be just like that. She still has her moments but she has come a long way. It will take a few tools: Patience The right brush and comb Grooming spray and TREATS! Lots and lots of treats! ;) Just do a little at a time and treat. You will need to go in short sessions - when the wiggle worm can't do it anymore, take a break and come back to it later. Talk really sweet and calm as you brush/comb and treat often. Remie will start associating the grooming with being loved on and treats :) Now, what made a world of difference with Mandie was when I got the Madan pin brush and Madan mustache comb. I also got the Madan grooming spray (can't remember the exact name off the top of my head) - it is a fine misting spray. I think the smell actually calms Mandie. You can find all of these on http://www.toplinepet.com Hope this helps |
Great advice above. If you aren't already, make sure to hold a section of hair with one hand while you brush with the other. This prevents the hair from tugging the skin and causing pain and discomfort. I alternate brushing with massage and try to make the experience as pleasant as possible. My boys also know that they have to brush their hair before they go for their walks, their favorite activity. |
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And hitch a wagon full of treats to that truckload of patience, lol. |
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Thanks everyone! Remie's hair is not very long yet and I have yet to find any tangles. Around his face and the top of his head are the places he dislikes the most. I will get out the shredded carrots (his favorite) and get to work! |
Oakley likes to bite his brush as well and what works for me is giving him his Kong toy filled with some peanut butter. He'll sit in my lap and brush away. This is a routine for us every evening at about 7:00. I've tried brushing him without the Kong toy and he flat out refused to let me do it. |
*treats *Grooming table *treats *patience *treats *butterfly net to catch him ... ok, not really, but I have thought about it... |
You've gotten the advice I would give. If you work up slowly enough, a dog will let you do just about anything to them if they know they are getting a treat or good long play session afterward. Just do a tiny bit of brushing several times each day and reward him for going through it - even if it's just a few seconds. In time, he will allow a full brushing session but it could take months if he's terribly fearful. That's okay - just imagine something you are very fearful of and shakes you to your core being done to you - such as touching you with a snake or spider - and you'll understand and go at a slow, slow pace a little each session and then always give the reward. Also, always allow him to go outside to potty and de-stress, run off tension afterward. |
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