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.
Is it normal for my dog to be afraid of the groomer?
If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Pup groomer phobia is incredibly common, and can be difficult for us humans to deal with. We reached out to Scott Sheaffer, expert dog behavior consultant to answer all of our questions on coping with the canine fear.
How do you calm a nervous dog for grooming?
Top 9 Ways to Keep Dogs Calm For Grooming:1Keep Calm Surroundings.2Stay Calm.3Treat It Like A Normal Day.4Let Them Sniff.5Wait Until They're Settled.6Stop When They Get Agitated.7Reward Them for Calmness.8Try Anti-Anxiety Medication.9 Proven Ways to Keep a Dog Calm While Grooming - Hepper
How do I get my dog to behave at the groomers?
Introduce Grooming Offer a few treats so the dog begins to associate the grooming tools with good things. Slowly begin to use the tools as you would when grooming. Touch the nail trimmer to one of your dog's nails while you talk softly and give it a treat. Practice several times, and then work up to trimming a nail.
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