Dogs have more sensitive hearing than humans and the noise can cause them stress. Many groomers also use a high velocity dryer that blasts the water off the dog's coat without using heat. The pressure can be startling, and many dogs can be upset by it, especially as the groomer gets near their feet or head.
What do you do when your dog hates the groomer?
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.
Why is my dog scared of going to the groomer?
Some dogs love the pet salon while others fear it. ... A pet salon is full of loud noises from the clippers and blow dryers. Dogs can become fearful of other dogs that are also there for a grooming even when dogs are kept separate. All these foreign stimuli can make grooming a traumatic experience for a nervous dog.
How do I get my dog to tolerate grooming?
7 Steps to Raising a Dog that Enjoys Being Groomed1Play with your dog's paws. ... 2Get your dog used to the sounds and sensations of clippers/trimmers. ... 3Brush your dog regularly. ... 4Play with your dog's ears. ... 5Hold your dog's head in your hands. ... 6Get your dog used to standing on an elevated surface.7 Steps to Raising a Dog that Enjoys Being Groomed - The Dogington Post
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