[nagdu] Grooming questions.

[Larry D. Keeler]

Just my little one!  UI have to grab him when I tak the dogs out and brush 
him first or else you'll never see him!  He runs and hides when he even 
thinks the brush is in the room!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deanna Lewis" <deannakay03 at gmail.com>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 7:14 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Grooming questions.


> 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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