Any pooch that comes to me I like to build their confidence on the table and with the grooming process, for example turning themselves around on the table when needed, (I remember one who first came in and was so scared on the table to stand let alone move , but with some encouragement of tapping the table and fun praise she's now very confident to stand and turn, the happiness she shows me after her turn is heart warming, its like she's saying "yaaay I did it didn't I" ) the same goes with standing and doing a leg or paw, gently touching their leg or belly before the action for those few seconds also allow the pooch to get their own balance sorted before they're on 3 legs
some of my cue words are
"Stand"
"Armpit"
"This way"
"Feets"
Added with some subtle touch like running my hand down their leg or a light belly touch they know exactly what we're about to do
Willow here is a pro! she also does this after she's dried and we're scissoring her feet π
For me It's all about respecting them and making sure they have the best time possible while they're here πππ
Does anyone know of a good bather....preferably to "live in" π€¦ββοΈ π€£
And Skye rolled after just being bathed the night before aggghhh π€£π€£ anyone else have muck monsters ?
And a little guy from "doc martin" recently π
Casper from the flash adverts showing off his tricks at cruftsπ€π€π€
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Merry Christmas to all of you and your gorgeous pooches!
Thank you SO much for all your christmas gifts and tips, I'm looking forward to opening them tomorrow, you have all absolutely spoilt me rotten, it melts my heart β€ and after a tough year has made me feel really appreciated π₯°
I want to thank you all for your support, kindness and for bringing your beautiful babies to me, I adore each and everyone of them (but don't tell my gang π€«)
I'm off and on for a few days before New year so if needed you can still contact via message and I'll get back to you on "on" days
I wish you all a lovely time β€β€β€
Thank you darling Gus & Peggy what a lovely surprise in the mail you've spoilt me rotten π₯°π₯° merry Christmas you beautiful pair β€π
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