Turn on the clippers and let her hear them run.Turn them off, give her a treat, and giver her a moment to settle back down. If Jody is a small dog, use a grooming table that has a restraint system. Many offer both a collar restraint and one that can be placed around the dog's waist to help hold her still.
What can I give my dog to calm him down to cut his hair?
Trazodone. Trazodone can both sedate a dog and relieve anxiety. This is a good dog sedative for grooming, veterinary visits, thunderstorms/fireworks, and other short-term stressful events.
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