Some dogs will quiet down with a towel placed over their eyes or heads; groomers may use that trick to calm down an anxious dog. Groomers also sometimes use a second tether tied around the dog's waist, or looped under one front leg to keep the dog still. Some will resort to bribery, with the owner's permission.
How do groomers handle difficult dogs?
Aggressive dogs are restrained with a loop and most groomers have muzzles on hand for the toughest dogs. ... Groomers move quickly to shear the dog and try to wait until the dog is still to avoid cutting her accidentally. Once the clippers are put away, the groomer might clip your dog's nails.
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