Why does my dog shiver after he came back after a grooming session? He seems to be more jumpy as well.?

Question

It's been 4 days since he's been groomed. The shivers usually happens at night when he's sleeping, sometimes too when he's awake in the day just sitting around. He's a mini schnauzer, and he's been shaved very close to the skin on his body. I've also noticed some abrasion marks on body near his front legs.

My dog's one and half years old, and it's not his first grooming. BUT, it was the first time he was sent to this groomer. Thanks for the answers so far, they've been helpful.

The groomer was recommended by my aunt. I think she does not even know how her dogs were being handled there! The poor little dog must have undergone a traumatic experience! The abrasions are more apparent now as there're beginning to scab. I'll definitely find a better groomer and stay around the next time. Just an update, he's starting to behave more normally again, and we're just waiting for the wounds to heal. Thanks once again :)

Answer 1

It sounds as if your puppy was not handled well. If you have found marks that should not be there, he was abused and perhaps terrorized in his own little doggie fashion. Sounds as if he either struggled, which is hard to imagine with a small dog like that or was mishandled. The second would be my educated guess.

Usually an animal shivers uncontrollably for two reasons. First is cold. That can really effect them when it is winter and they lose their warm coat. The second is fear. My instinct tells me that these are fear-based shivers that any animal gets after a very frightening event. In case of cold, there are some awesome sweaters and fleece covers you can get for him. And of course, gently take care of the abrasions. If he is healthy these will heal in a very short time unless he "worries" them.

This would also explain the extra jumpiness, the exposure to such a situation. You do not mention if this was his first grooming, his age, or even the first time in a new parlour. That first grooming can be traumatic. I hope it was not because it could make him difficult to be groomed again. For some reason I visualize this doggie just needs a bit of extra running and some good reassuring hugs from you. The kind of hugs where you just hold hold him snuggly tight for a few moments maybe even wrapped in a blanket, so that he knows he is loved and safe again.

I also recommend highly that you speak to other dog owners you know or call the BBB and find a new groomer.

Answer 2

He's probably shivering because he hasn't yet adjusted to his short coat. He needs a sweater until his hair grows out a bit.

I don't like the sound of that groomer at all! And I've had dogs that were abused at the groomer's, who showed abrasions and were fearful in the same way. Better find another groomer.

Answer 3

Hello:
Although it sounds like he was also scared, another good possibility is that your dog is cold. Get the little guy a sweater, especially since he was shaved so close.

I would definitely recommend a different groomer. When you do find a new one, let them know that you don't want your dog shaved so close to the skin. Also, let them know what happened with this groomer and how unhappy you are about it. If you can, watch them handle the dogs and trust your instincts.

As far as your little buddy goes, I would put a little aloe vera gel on his bruises if necessary.

Answer 4

My min. schnauzer sometimes does this too after a grooming,my lil guy is 9 years old, get him a sweater & lot of cuddles they are lovable very intelligent dogs, as for the abrasions as you may know these dogs can be hyper & high strung he probably was moving alot & got shaved too close or the persaon wasn't skilled.Don't take the chance go somewhere else, I now use Petsmart.I had similar problem 3 yrs. ago only worse when i came to pick him up from a small private Mom& Pop place run by an elderly couple his eye was watering alot I thought maybe it was soap or a hair irratating it, rinsed it out several times & his eye swollen shut for a few days I put ice pack on it, called them of course they acted shocked & denied it.He got better
but I took him there for yrs. & he only has two eyes.MY point is don't take a chance with your animal, give him the best care go somewhere else reputable, wher you can watch whats being done ect.
Good luck

Answer 5

I think it's obvious that this grooming experience was not a good one for your dog.
You left the poor thing there while it was being done did'nt you?NEVER leave your dog with someone you don't know regardless of how much assurance they give you that the dog will be well taken care of!
Find another groomer and stay with the dog next time.You don't have to hang over the groomer.Just sit somewhere close where the dog can see you at all times.

Answer 6

Most likely cold from the change of hair to no hair..And strangers will make a dog scared,abrasions? Then that means the clippers were way too close,and the dog was most likely burned by them! Find another groomer or do it yourself..

Answer 7

I've had 3 schnauzers some time ago. Yours is probably cold - it is winter time after all. If you notice abrasion marks I'd definitely change groomers cuz it sounds like somebody is in a little bit of a hurry...hmmmm. I know the schnauzer cut very well and quite frankly if I had an electric razor shave my butt I'd be a little jumpy myself!! :)

Answer 8

I am a retired groomer. I have 6 dogs, all of which I groom myself. My one shihtzu shivers for a few days after every groom. She does not shiver during the groom, only after. It is because she is cold, I am certain. When I pull her close to me to touch up against me so she will be warm, and I wrap a little blanket over her, the shivering stops. My guess is your doggie is cold; not abused.

Answer 9

sometimes a dog is embarrassed by their haircut. I've heard of dogs hiding under the bed for hours because they are ashamed or feel different.
first OF ALL I'D GET MORE INFO ON GROOMER.

Answer 10

Get a new groomer!!!! Get references from other dog owners to find a good, trusted groomer.