[nagdu] Grooming questions.

[Cindy Ray]

I have a dog, not my guide, who would prefer not to be groomed. I do wonder why that is. My guide loves it; it is a means of getting attention. I think you just have to overlook his dirty looks and activity and talk to him while you are grooming him.

I hire a mobile groomer right now because I have three dogs here and in the end I don't think the price is that much different when you figure in transporting them. I am trying to do this every two to three months and have them all groomed then. I guess I'm now kind of on a three month pattern. I love my mobile groomer. She charges $200 for the three, and I don't have to transport them. Maybe I could get bulk rates other places though.

CL

On Sep 17, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Deanna Lewis wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> Do any of you have dogs that do not like to be brushed/groomed? 
> 
> My dog, Pascal has always disliked being brushed. Every time I get my
> grooming kit out, he runs and tries to hide.
> 
> He will tolerate being brushed, but gives me dirty looks and acts like I am
> torturing him.  I don't think it hurts him, as I use a softer than normal
> slicker brush, and occasionally a Furminator.  I also don't use a strong
> pressure when I run the brush through. He doesn't act like it hurts, or
> wince in pain (which is always good, LOL)  As soon as I am done he turns
> back into his normal happy self. I give him praise when he behaves well, and
> if he is really good, he gets a kibble afterwards as a treat. 
> 
> Any thoughts or suggestions on making grooming more enjoyable for him?
> 
> I also have a question about bathing and professional grooming.
> 
> Do you all bathe your dogs at home? If so, how often?
> 
> Do you take your dog to get professionally groomed? How often? 
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> Deanna and Pascal
> 
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