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A simple and fun activity I enjoy doing with anxious dogs before their groom is scattering treats around the salon and hiding them in towels. This encourages the dogs to engage in "sniffing," which offers great psychological benefits.
Sniffing not only redirects their focus but also triggers calming signals in their brain, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
Just a few minutes of this treat-hunting before starting their grooming routine I find makes all the difference!
For me, as a groomer - itโs just as important to focus on how your dog feels, along with how they look too. โบ๏ธ
๐ซถ This boy knows exactly when to deploy his puppy eyes for maximum effect..
๐๐ช๐ด ๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ด๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ช๐ฎ ๐ข ๐ต๐ณ๐ถ๐ฆ ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ด๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ.
I'm incredibly fortunate to work with so many amazing dogs ๐
I often get asked.. what can I give my dog to help with their teeth/dental hygiene..
๐ ๐จ๐๐ญ๐๐ง ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฌ๐ค๐๐..
"๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ค๐ข๐ฏ ๐ ๐จ๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐จ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฑ ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฉ/๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ข๐ญ ๐ฉ๐บ๐จ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ.."
Personally, I would always go for a natural chew over any dentastix.
Raw chews to include Pizzles, Yak Bars, Bully braids, Ostritch strips. Horns, Tracheas, Carrots.. etc
All of which are available on-site at Mcgrumpy & Snuffles.
Theyโve got a great pick a mix selection, dogs are welcome inside, and they offer raw feed consultations, make sure you check them out. ๐ถ๐
โผ๏ธ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฌ..
Wash and desheds are fantastic for all dogs, especially during this time of year when they're shedding their winter coats.. ๐ฅ
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Amazing what can be achieved in 1 x 45 minute initial session. No Noise, No sedation required..
Introducing ๐๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฒ, the beautiful rescue with a flair for dramatic entrances at the groomers! ๐ Breaks slammed on, attempts of wriggling out the harness , and even being lifted up the stairs as weโre led to believe her legs have stopped working โ it seems like Daisy's auditioning for a West End Production! ๐
But once her mum bids farewell, Daisy reveals her true colours as relaxes in the salon.
Not all dogs are a fan of leaving their owners.
Jordanโs personal top tip:
Resisting the urge to kiss, cuddle and keep going back to your anxious dog might feel tough, but it's the kindest thing you can do. ๐ถ Constant reassurance from you can unintentionally reinforce anxiety behaviors. From personal experience, I've found that a quick drop-off and departure can often be the best remedy, and I will work with your dog when in the salon to ensure they are as comfortable as possible, reporting back at the end on how they were ๐ฅฐ
The importance of early puppy grooming ๐พ๐ถ
Introducing your puppy to grooming at an early age is crucial. During the puppy groom I aim to build confidence and make it fun.
Early exposure helps puppies become accustomed to the sights, sounds, and sensations of grooming, ensuring they grow into well-adjusted and cooperative companions