She yeps and bites.She really gets mad .It's beyond puppy play.She is high maintence so she has to get over it.
2007-02-04 03:41:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Shes a wheaten & I use a brush with fine wire .I don't brush hard she just did this from the start.
2007-02-04 05:03:21 · update #1
Just like everything else, You need to start slowly.
Your dog needs to make a positive association with grooming or the problem will only escalate.
There are other questions that need answering,
what breed?
what kind of brush?
Talk to a groomer to find out if you are using the right brush.
Start with a nice long walk and tire her out.
Very gently talking to her in a hapy voice, take a few strokes in her least sensitive area (bottom) with the brush. say "Good Girl!" and give a treat.
Over time you will gradually increase the amount of time that you brush and give treats.
you heard of Pavlov and classic conditioning?
The theory is the same in a way. WHen your dog sees her brush, you want her to think positive things like treats. If you get angry at her, correct her or expect her to sit for longer than her attention span allows, she will develop a lifelong fear for the brush.
If you are not successful this way, take her to the groomer to get professional help before she establishes her behavior.
I would take her to the groomer anyways to get her conditioned to them as well....
2007-02-04 03:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Pro_Dog_Trainer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a puppy who does the same thing.We put him on a small table to high for him to get off of,and we use special untangling spray.You also have to give a stern NO when they bight.My yorkie is also High maintence,so they have to get brushed or they will get matted and need to be shaved.
2007-02-04 12:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by mej. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a muzzle. Then gently brush her everyday, even 2 or 3 times a day....if she is good, give a treat and start then with short sessions without the muzzle.
2007-02-04 11:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by vomdeitrichgiants 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check and make sure her skin is not dry and irritated.Try brushing her a few minutes at a time everday, and pet her and give her treats too as you comb her. She may come around and realize if she behaves while brushing, she'll be rewarded. But, first definately check her skin, something may be hurting her, or your combing to hard.
2007-02-04 11:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by Needstoknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start by just rubbing her all over without the brush.... then start slowly and make sure you are not pulling her hair..... as with all new things,, you pup has to learn,,,, you need to make this a pleasant as possible early on in order to mold correct behavior in the future - since she is high maintenance
2007-02-04 12:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same problem too. Mine is shih tzu so he has to be brushed everyday. I usually redirect his attention to something else by giving him treats or toys.
Good luck
2007-02-04 11:47:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i just got a puppy too and he does the same thing so we started bringing him to the groomers and what ever they did work because you can pet him now.
2007-02-04 11:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by KT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say to hold and talk to your puppy lovingly while you do this. Or let him have something to chew on...do it at the same time every day so he gets in a routine...and eventually he should get used to it. Good luck
2007-02-04 11:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋