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How do you groom a dog with severe anxiety?

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Bring treats. One of the most effective ways to lessen your dog's anxiety is by giving out rewards whenever they are nice and calm during grooming time. You can give out a small treat when your dog allows you to clean their ears, another when they behave while getting their nails trimmed, and so on.


How do you calm an anxious dog for grooming?

Desensitizing their pet to grooming sounds – Desensitization is an effective technique for treating animal anxiety. For grooming, this can involve running nail clippers or a blow dryer next to the pet in short intervals and rewarding them with a treat afterwards.

Should I take my anxious dog to the groomer?

In some severe cases, dogs can have a full-blown panic attack from not being properly acclimated to the situation. The issue with nervous dogs is that, for their safety, a professional should be the one doing their grooming. Every dog needs grooming.

What do groomers use to calm dogs?

They'll infuse the space with calming pheromones in the air or essential oils through a diffuser. Perhaps they'll use certain shampoos with soothing ingredients, like lavender. If and when a vet writes a prescription of sedatives for a dog's grooming session, then the groomer can use those to keep a dog still.

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