A high-tech gadget? Nope. For Alfie's basic grooming, all you really need is a good comb and 2 of my secret weapon: yummy (I guess, haven't really tried them!) organic dog cookies. They're big enough that he can crunch on one for quite a while as I'm combing...then I show him the 2nd one, and he knows he can't get it 'til I finish.
Alfie doesn't really like being restrained for grooming...he used to put up a fuss and make this noise that sounded exactly like a Tasmanian devil straight from a National Geographic nature documentary. Yikes! I think persistence is paying off though, and he does enjoy cuddling on my lap...that, and the cookies!
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Cool effects on the 1st photo! I have found that sticking puppies up on a high table (I use a grooming table) helps me a lot for keeping them still and learning to tolerate grooming appropriately. That and LOTS of cookies as you have found! (usually I smear some peanut butter on the table or wall for them to lick off while I work on them)
All photo credit goes to my oldest, Charissa -- I'd never have anything fun to blog about without her pictures! I thought that effect was fun too... :-)
Thanks for sharing your tips!
I always have to catch Cabana when she's super sleepy for grooming. Not so much for brushing, but for nail trimming--she doesn't like that one bit! I might have to try your cookie trick for her next pedicure.
Great tip!!! We haven't done too much full grooming...but need to get that rolling!
Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
Sierra Rose
Love that first picture, and Alfie, you sure are cute!!
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