my dog is scared of the blowdryer?

Question

how can i take that fear away or how can i dry him without blowdrying him

Answer 1

First of all - Most dogs are scared of blow dryers. So you don't have to worry about having a sissy-dog or anything :)

Secondly - To get him use to it, you could try to just keep using the blow dryer on him but in the meantime you could be reassuring him that he will be okay, and help him understand it wont hurt him. Maybe he will get use to it?

Lastly - If that does not work I just towel dry my dog (you might need more than one towel, depending on the size of him and length of his fur) But if it is cold outside make sure you keep him indoors until he is dry so that he does not get sick.

Hope this helps....

~~~EnVy~~~

Answer 2

Most pets are scared of items such as a blowdryer, vacuum cleaner, blender - anything that makes noise. It's possible too that your dog doesn't like the feeling that the hairdryer blowing on him. Either way, it's something that will in most cases, never change. I would recommend towel drying your pup and let the rest air dry...

Answer 3

Dogs hear things 100 times better than we do, which means that little blowdryer noise is probably really loud and possibly hurting his ears. Try a towel or just let him air dry.

Answer 4

If you want, you can slowly desensitise him by leaving the blowdryer on somewhere for a long time. Leave it on all by itself in the corner of the loungeroom or somewhere the dogs spends time for an hour a day for about a fortnight. He will slowly come to see that nothing bad happens when it's on. Time will teach him that there is no threat. As another respondent said, ignore his fear and praise his calm.

Answer 5

So are mine..they bark at me and constantly run in and out of the bathroom when Im using it. I cant use it on them either--I just have to towel dry them really well and then let their fur air dry afterwards. It's a pain, but the only option. I tried putting it on low and leading them into the room with a treat--but it didnt work. Good luck if you come up with anything.

Answer 6

Thats how my dog was they hate the sound. At the pet store they have blowdryers for dogs and it is quiet . But what i used to do was put a towel over its ears (make sure its not covering nose) and put it on low and the temp on cold

Answer 7

You have to teach him to love it BEFORE he gets a bath. Practice every day to condition him to the noise and the blowing air. Start out with a little quiet battery fan and work your way up to the dryer. Make it a fun game for him - give him treats!

Blow drying is the best way - it gets the dog dry all the way down to his skin and makes it easier to brush the coat. Helps prevent fungal infections, skin problems and odor.

Answer 8

Towel dry him. Or at least get the excess water off of him then let him just "air dry". :) Don't force the hair dryer on him, unless you just really wanna be mean and make him even more afraid.

Answer 9

Expose your dog to the dryer gradually. ignore when he is fearfull and praise when not. Put the dryer near the dog when off and praise for non-fearfullness turn on low. It is most importandt not to confort the dog in any way if he shows fear as this reinforces the fear.

Answer 10

My dog likes to try and bite the air that comes out, I dunno if its because he is scared or if he likes it or what. As long as its not freezing out just dry him as much as possible with a towel and let him air dry the rest of the way. In the summer thats usually what I do.