[nagdu] Grooming questions.

[Tracy Carcione]

My Benny has always felt that grooming time is play time, which is funny,
since he's not generally a big player.  He usually grabs a bone when I
pick up his brushes, and I have to hold the bone for him to chew while
he's being brushed.  If he doesn't grab a bone, he goes around in circles
a few times.
I use a stiff bristle brush, a fine-tooth comb, and a soft terrier brush,
which is like a slicker with very short, dull bristles.
I don't think brushing is Ben's favorite thing, but he's OK with it if he
can chew his bone at the same time.  Spoiled?  Oh my no!
He is a black lab.  I brush him every day.  He hasn't had a bath in more
than 2 years.  Brushing keeps him clean and shiny.
Tracy

> yes my dog didn't like the brush the school gave out.
> I used a different one and he is fine with it now.
> You just keep doing what you are doing, because in the end, we know the
> praise how good the dog is we love to hear loll.
> Original message:
>> 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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