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GenDen
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posted 04-09-2003 10:39 PM           Edit/Delete Message
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.

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shmoopie
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posted 04-10-2003 01:08 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for shmoopie     Edit/Delete Message
Sorry to hear about your problem.
The best way is to give the puppy treats before, during and after. Be consistent and never hurt the lil guy and eventually he will trust you not to hurt him. Don't try to hold him down or struggle with him as this will increase his fear...will set you back. When you bring the puppy to the groomers I would suggest that you stay with the puppy, maybe hold in your lap while the groomer does what she has to do. The biggest thing here is providing a safe zone, making sure nothing bad happens...no loud noises, no pain and everything should be calm and move very slowly. Seems like the lil one has had a bad experience with grooming before? If not then it stems from dominance, which in that case, keep on doing what your doing and eventually you will become Alpha. Also, when the lil one does bite you, always correct this behavior with a firm "NO" while staring directly into lil one's eyes.

Good luck

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puttin510
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posted 04-10-2003 08:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for puttin510     Edit/Delete Message
I don't have a pup. I have a 6 year old min. poodle. The thing with grooming is it has to be started very early in the pups life. Make sure the brush you use is not too stiff. If it is scratching his skin too hard he will try to get away. Do it lightly but daily. He needs to get accustomed to it. Don't make him sit too long. Give him a little treat after each session, I had helped a neighbor groom her standard poo. He hated being brushed also. My slicker brush was not as stiff as hers so maybe that was it. He let me do far more than I ever thought he would. Aalot of times they are better for other people. So you have to be constant with the grooming or else you will end up being overwhelmed and have an aweful looking poodle that deserves much more. If you are interested in emailing me, I can possibly help and I also go to a poodle forum that I get lots of advise from. Plus lots of cute pictures. puttin510@earthlink.net

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goob
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posted 04-10-2003 10:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for goob     Edit/Delete Message
Are you tying him off when you groom him? If not, then start doing that that way he realizes that it isn't "playtime". You also might want to put him up on a table or stool so he can't wander or pull away. For our dogs, I just loop a slip lead over them and tie it in a "quick pull" knot on an eyebolt. That way they're secure and can't hop around (which can be dangerous if you're clipping them), yet if they should panic for some reason, I can get them undone quickly. Only three (of five) actually NEED to be tied off, but I usually tie them anyway so I can concentrate completely on grooming them and they won't be stuck there forever. I wouldn't worry about the groomer being able to handle him, most are used to grooming dogs that would really rather NOT be groomed, and can easily handle a puppy. And it also might not be a good idea to hold him or even be back there when they do it, because some dogs will "act out" more when their owners are around, but will behave when it's only the groomer back there (kinda like how some dogs are dominant little snots when at home, but are submissive and well behaved when at training classes... they know what they can get away with in each situation ). As was already said, don't make him stand there too long at first, start with very short sessions... just a couple brush strokes, praise/treat, free/play. Then as he gets older and more patient/acustomed(sp?) to it, you can start working up to longer times.

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Malteseof2003
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posted 04-11-2003 08:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Malteseof2003     Edit/Delete Message
Just wanted to say something. My aunt has 2 little dogs. A female toy poodle, and a male maltese. (both fixed not for breeding) And I do believe she said that you aren't suppose to get them fixed until about 4-5 months. (professionally groomed that is...) WEll anyways, try getting a "pin brush" " slicker brush" or even a "bristle brush"...I hope things turn out ok! =)

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puttin510
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posted 04-19-2003 06:16 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for puttin510     Edit/Delete Message
Maltese you are right about when to cut a poodles hair. You are supposed to wait for its adult coat to come in and it is around 4 or 5 months.

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Malteseof2003
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posted 04-19-2003 06:20 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Malteseof2003     Edit/Delete Message
thanks puttin

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