The professional groomers I've been to have told me to take my dog groomed at the vet coz they can give my dog a shot to make him sleep.. But that costs twice than a regular groomer! So i want to groom him myself, but he just won't sit still and would playfully bite my hand or run away from me.. I need help!
2006-07-05 05:39:42 · 26 answers · asked by xyqueus 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Attach a hook to the wall just over his neck level. Start by tying him there for a few minutes a day and giving him treats when it is over. Then start brushing him for a few minutes a day until he starts looking for a treat when he is done. It takes a long time and requires a lot of patience, but it will work out. There are also oral sedatives and injectable that you should be able to give yourself. Try phoning a large animal vet.
2006-07-18 04:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Grooming Aggressive Dogs
2016-12-08 20:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, take the dog for a walk or out to play to tire him out a little. When you groom your dog, have him stand on a table or counter so that you won't have to bend down, tie him using a gentle lead or head halter so that he can't move around. Start small, do a little at a time giving him a stern "No! Stay!" when he tries to wander and praise/treats when he stays still. Do this for about 5 minutes the first couple of days, then 10 the next couple, etc. until your dog 'stays' long enough to do a full groom. If you have a long hair breed, he's going to look funny for a week or so, but in the long run, it's worth the effort, in time, your dog will run to the grooming table, not away from it.
2006-07-16 05:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by gorfette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very important the dog owner have full control over the situation when grooming his or her dog. The dog must not be allowed to threaten his owner and he must not bite or become aggressive. If this type of thing occurs, make sure to put a muzzle on the dog immediately; this will teach the dog that he is not allowed to act aggressively.
2006-07-16 09:28:33 · answer #4 · answered by SemioCode 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you start make sure you have the right grooming supplies. Then exercise your dog. Tie him up to something sturdy. Then give your dog a treat. Start grooming him. Give him a treat every 5 minutes and every 10 minutes let him off the leash for exercise.
2006-07-05 05:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by female jockey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to keep a prong collar on my dog when I groomed him. At first my son would hold a leash tight so he couldn't move too much. Otherwise, he wouldn't sit still and always be trying to chew in the brush. Needing the collar on only took a while. Now he gets the idea and doesn't need it.
2006-07-17 12:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like anything that goes with dogs, you have to train him to act appropriately when you are grooming him. My dog had this problem too, especially with cutting her nails, she would fight, bark and kick until I let her go. You just have to do alittle bit at a time at first, and give much praise and treats when he settles down.
He's going to look to you to see how you are acting, and if you are worried or hesitant to groom him, he'll think he can get out of it, so he does. Just show him who's the boss and he should calm down.
2006-07-05 06:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by Hillary1034 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most veterinary clinics will sell you mild sedatives for just such a thing.Try leaving the clippers close to where the dog sleeps and let him get adjusted to them. let the clippers run a short distance away while you pet and rub on your gog without using the clippers at that time. Make these periods longer and get closer to the clippers as you pet him/her. you can also groom other dogs in his/her presence to let your dog adjust to the thought of getting clipped. Try running the clippers over their body while off using a gentle massaging motion, let him sniff lick whatever to the clippers as he must bond with the thought of pleasure in relation to the clippers, you could just go to the pet store and get a cheap muzzle and put it on him when you do it until he gets use to the idea
2006-07-05 05:55:27 · answer #8 · answered by apollo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog is exactly the same, what I have to do is either get someone to feed him a small amount of treats while I do it , or if I am alone I have to put his leash on him and tie him to something in the house , you have to tie it really close to his neck so he can't reach around and bit you. Don't tie him there for along time 10min max , let him off give him a treat and tell him hes a good boy so it will give him encouragement!
Good Luck!
2006-07-05 05:48:38 · answer #9 · answered by Pompin Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him tired out first,then make it so that he knows that grooming is an enjoyable thing-such as massaging him,talking nice to him-each time he does a desirable thing-reward him with a nice treat that he really likes.Do not give the treat until he does what you tell him to do.If you repeatedly yell at him for not behaving-he will not listen to you and will not get it in his head that this is fun..you have to make it appear to be fun.It will take some time but,I think eventually,he will enjoy it.
2006-07-16 06:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by Aussie 4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋