Adapting the drying process for this young boy as he's not been groomed before Look how amazing he is. โญ๐
This young boy hadn't been to a grooming salon before, so it was all about making it a positive experience for him.
He got on to the table himself and was happy to stay there sniffing out treats, whilst scissors and the dryer where introduced. He was also happy to get into the bath himself and stay there with treats as his reward. Well done handsome boy. ๐๐ฆ๐
Adapting the drying process for an anxious older dog: there's not one size fits all.
Snuffle mats help to make the table a positive place, and keeps this young dog calm before her bath, dry and tidy.
This puppy was so quick to get on the step and into the bath that I couldn't get a video. Once he's in the bath, we make it a positive place, giving treats and letting him sniff around before putting the water on. Well done handsome. โญ๐
Because some dogs are anxious about some of the grooming process it can be more challenging : but by taking things slowly, building trust, giving breaks and freedom to choose to be groomed, it is also so rewarding. ๐
Breaking down the process of nail clipping in a positive way for a puppy and repeating it over separate sessions, makes it much better experience for them:the aim is for no reaction at all to nail clipping.
This process also works for older dogs if done in regular short sessions.
This gorgeous boy loves a cuddle, especially when he's being dried.๐
There's not a 'one size fits all' in dog grooming: sometimes you have to do things s little differently for the young and not so young.
This little man wasn't keen on being dried on the table but was quite happy being held and dried, so that's what we did ๐
It's so important with anxious dogs to make them feel safe. This little lady has been twice before with her guardian but in the video below it's just me and her, so a big step forward. She previously hid behind her guardian, but is now happy to sniff, chew, take food from me and even sit on my knee and stroke her. Slowing everything down to what the dog can cope with brings massive rewards. Well done little lady. โญ๐