My dog doesn't like to be groomed but he really needs to be. What should I do? He is a miniature schnauzer.

Question

When I try to cut his hair he bites and acts like he is being hurt. I am really gentle with him.My girl schnauzer doesn't mind at all.

Answer 1

I would take your Schz. to a professional Groomer. I am a 3rd generation groomer and I cannot groom my own dog she acts so badly. I have the other groomers groom her. Pets will always act worse for their own owners. Also Brushing her daily, and giving a treat afterwards will enforce her to act better for each brushing and leading up to the grooming. Schz. should be groomed every 4-6 weeks. If she has certain spots she is sensitive to, then work on those spots. For example she is afraid of clippers. Get a pair and turn it on just let it virate on her face, neck toes, etc. all the while reenforcing that she is being a good girl. Girl her lost of praise and treats afterwards. This will help her and the grooming process become less tiresome.

Answer 2

$30+ every 6-8 weeks or so for professional grooming - this includes the bath, clipping, nails, etc. More for teeth brushing. More if the dog is hard to groom or the coat is kept in poor condition between grooms. More if the animal ever comes in with fleas. You COULD go longer between grooms if you can keep up with daily brushing, but the coat will get quite long and hard to manage. Won't look as nice, either. Don't want to use all your money, huh? What about the grand in initial fees? What about monthly food and prevention medicines? What about yearly vet fees? What if the dog ever needs emergency vet care? Quite honestly, i don't see how a 13 YO would be able to afford a dog. Is mom/dad paying for everything else? Jenny - the smaller the size the less the cost? 100% NOT true. As a groomer, i can say size has very little to do with my pricing. I price based on what's asked for (bath versus clipping), how long it takes me to complete the groom, how the dog behaves, and the condition the dog is in. I have some Golden's that are charged $35 and some Shih Tzus that are charged upwards $45-$50!

Answer 3

I take my Yorkie to a groomer. They have the equipment to hold them still and muzzles they can put on. Schnauzers look so cute when groomed! In fact, my Yorkie has a Schnauzer cut.

Answer 4

Some diogs hate to be groomed. Doesn't matter who does the grooming, how often they are groomed or how young they are when you start grooming them. Some never get over this intense dislike. And no matter how many restraints are used, it is difficult and can be dangerous for the groomer and the dog.

You can try to take him to a dog groomer. Please tell them that he bites.

Or, better idea, find a vet that grooms dogs. He/she will sedate your dog and he can be properly groomed. And no matter what anyone says, this is the safest for the dog.

Answer 5

a schnauzer should be taken to a groomer they have a special cut that brings out the look on a schnauzer and groomers have special harness and equipment to help groom them, I am lucky i learned how to groom my schnauzer but i did learn that he would rather be groomed outside on his table than inside don't know why but he is more comfortable.

Answer 6

My Miniature Schnauzer didn't like it at first either so we paid a groomer to come to our house. He was more comfortable being groomed at my house.

Answer 7

if you go to a groomer try taking him to a different one, could be somethin going on there, if you do him, take him to a groomer, its different when someone other than mommy or daddy does it, most dogs are better. and don't stay for the grooming session, it makes the groomer feel like they have to rush so the dog gets stressed out and he's more likely to act up if your there and he thinks you might save him

Answer 8

Does he have a favorite toy? If not, find him something to play with, or even a bone. Get him used to all the supplies by playing with him. Take him into the bathroom and play with him, then eventually the bath tub. Keep taking steps like turning on the water, or brushing him. Always treat him after a bath. I always give my dogs a mix of peanut butter, dog food, and treats. Even treat them while taking the bath with little bits of food at a time, or just give it to him all at once to keep him busy.

Answer 9

Take your dog to a professional groomer. They have a way of handling difficult dogs. IT may just be that your dog doesn't like to be groomed, a professional groomer would be able to groom you dog quickly and efficently to minimize your dogs anxiety.

Answer 10

Proffesional groomer is a better option, if he's still resistance towards grooming. He may have a phobia in cutting nails as you may have hurt him before, and he will remember it for life.