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GenDen unregistered	posted 04-09-2003 09:58 PM My toy poodle is 14 weeks old. I brought him home at 7 weeks and have brushed his coat daily. However, he doesn't like it. I brush for just a little while and then praise him. Then I do the same again and again until I have completed the job. He doesn't bite hard, but he lets me know he has teeth and will grab my fingers sort of like to let me know he really could bite hard if I hurt him. How do you get a puppy to let you groom him? I would like him to sit quietly so that I can do a good job. I have an appointment with a groomer next week to have a complete puppy grooming. I am worried that he won't let her do it. For me he squirms and wiggles . If I try to hold him, it's like he gets panicky and then really struggles and tries to nip. What am I doing wrong? What can I do? Thanks. IP: Logged
Schutznut Member Posts: 32 From:USA Registered: Apr 2003	posted 04-21-2003 05:37 PM I'm sorry your post didn't get a response. How did the grooming appointment go? Hopefully your groomer gave you some pointers. That would have been my advice to you...Ask your groomer to show you. IP: Logged
GenDen unregistered	posted 04-21-2003 10:39 PM Thanks so much for your concern. Actually, I accidentally double posted and I got some very good advice under the other post. I took the advice and checked with the groomer. Sage hasn't had his third shots yet, so the groomer said it is not a good idea to have him groomed until after his shots. I am glad someone alerted me about this. I still don't know how he will do, but he is getting better about everything as he gets older. He won't let me finish a complete brushing yet. I praise him a lot for being good for a little while. Hopefully, he'll just keep getting more patient with me. Next week we are scheduling his neuter and final puppy shots. I am concerned about the neuter because of the risk under anesthesia. Our vet recommends a catheter be put in place first just in case there is an emergency. He also recommends blood work first. It costs more money, but I think worth it. We've really bonded with this little guy. I'll really be anxious until this is over. IP: Logged
Schutznut Member Posts: 32 From:USA Registered: Apr 2003	posted 04-21-2003 11:03 PM Sorry, I just joined a couple of days ago so didn't see it. Duh on me! The best things I can tell you are; #1 Get a rubber bathmat (the kind with the suction cups) and put it on your washer or dryer. This will be your "grooming table". #2 Now that your pup is out of his comfort zone, he should be easier to handle. Make it a point to STOP brushing when he is being cooperative even if you are far from being done. He will figure out that being good gets the brushing to stop, NOT being a brat. Never let him be the one to decide he's had enough. Keep in mind this is about training, not getting him brushed completely. Lots of praise and a treat or two for being good and try not to laugh at the surprise on his face when you stop sooner than he expects. He'll get the idea pretty quick if you hold up your end of the bargain. Are you using a slicker brush? If so, make sure you are not scraping the skin accidentally with the wires. Part the coat so you can see where the skin stops and the coat starts, then use quick strokes away from the skin. You're probably already doing it correctly but I've seen lots of people brush thier dogs like they'd brush thier own hair and that's why the dog objects to it. Your vet gave you good advice. Blood work will show you if your pup has any kidney or liver problems that could affect his chances of anesthesia complications. It can also be a valuable tool for the future to compare his blood values to if he should ever become ill. A cath placed before surgery enables fluids to be almost instantly in case of emergency. At the clinic where I work, caths and bloodwork are NOT optional. Your little guy will be fine and will recover so quick you won't believe it! IP: Logged
bellasmommy Member Posts: 132 From:miami, fl, usa Registered: Oct 2002	posted 04-21-2003 11:14 PM gen.. i definitely can relate to your neutering concerns.. the day my puppy was spayed i was a nervous wreck.. the vet called me immediately after surgery was complete to let me know that everything went well.. i was so nervous about it i put off the surgery for two months.. i knew it was best for her for both health reasons and over population reasons and now two months later i am so happy i finally followed through with it.. please let us know how surgery goes.. IP: Logged

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