John Aiton wrote 01/04/2006 08:40 AM Grooming Problem #94061 - 01/04/2006 08:40 AM
John Aiton Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2005 Posts: 331 Loc: Glasgow, Scotland Offline	Hi Folks, I've been grooming my bhoy every couple of days since I got him but his behaviour about it doesn't seem to be getting better (worse in fact). He hates the rake and I can't even bring his wooden brush out of the box without him trying to chew it up. I've been doing OK up till now getting him to lay down and feeding him treats to keep his focus off the grooming but he's getting more uptight about grooming and I'd like to be able to just sit him down and brush him without a fight. Any suggestions? He's 7 months old and does pretty well with food/prey drive and is a good learner. Cheers John
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Polly Gregor wrote 01/04/2006 09:33 AM Re: Grooming Problem [Re: John Aiton ] #94062 - 01/04/2006 09:33 AM
Polly Gregor Webboard User Reg: 12-02-2005 Posts: 341 Loc: NYC Offline	Perhaps it would help if you stroked him with your hands every day for the next few days to make him relax and get used to the location and position that you use to groom, then introduce the brush after a few days. Alternate hand strokes with brush strokes for a while. My dog also sometimes grabs the comb, and I correct verbally, but also stroke him to relax him.
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John Aiton wrote 01/05/2006 03:48 AM Re: Grooming Problem [Re: Polly Gregor ] #94063 - 01/05/2006 03:48 AM
John Aiton Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2005 Posts: 331 Loc: Glasgow, Scotland Offline	Thanks Polly. I had thought of this but I'll give it a try anyway. I think I was looking for a magic wand solution <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Cheers John
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Laurie Condict wrote 01/05/2006 08:27 AM Re: Grooming Problem [Re: Polly Gregor ] #94064 - 01/05/2006 08:27 AM
Laurie Condict Webboard User Reg: 11-09-2005 Posts: 1 Loc: Offline	Hi, I had the same problem with my golden retriever. She hates having her tail and feathers combed. Someone told me to smear cream cheese, or peanut butter on the refrigerator door, and let them stand there and lick it off while you comb them. It worked great with my dog. Your dog licking your frig may gross you out, but you can always clean it afterwards. Good luck!
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John Aiton wrote 01/05/2006 08:35 AM Re: Grooming Problem [Re: Laurie Condict ] #94065 - 01/05/2006 08:35 AM
John Aiton Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2005 Posts: 331 Loc: Glasgow, Scotland Offline	Thanks Laurie, I'll give that a try!! Sometimes it's the simplest ideas that provide the solutions to your problems!! And I think brushing him while feeding etc will do the trick. Cheers John
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