Groom your dog as you normally would. Choose a place for grooming that helps your dog feel calm. If she hates the bathtub, groom her outside. . Always use clippers (not scissors) on a dog's hair. Many dog owners accidentally puncture their dog's skin with scissors, which can lead to a visit to the vet.
What do you do if your dog hates being groomed?
If your dog is petrified of the groomer, try anxiety-relieving alternatives like antislip mats, noise-blocking products and quiet clippers. My childhood dog, a Wire Fox Terrier named Scooter, was terrified of the groomer. Her anxiety started on the drive over and continued through her entire grooming session.
How do you groom a dog that doesn't want to be groomed?
Try brushing them every morning before they have their breakfast, or before you go out for a walk. Slowly build up the grooming time until you are performing a full brush every time. Remember to keep you and your dog calm to help them become comfortable with the process.
How do groomers deal with difficult dogs?
Restraining the Dog for Grooming After the bath, groomers will towel dry a dog before moving her to the groom table. Groomers might cover an aggressive dog's face with a towel while moving the dog. Aggressive dogs are restrained with a loop and most groomers have muzzles on hand for the toughest dogs.
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