If you are planning to take your dog to a groomer, you will need to take into account the possibilities like your dog will get uncomfortable and frightened, and will make a mess by keep barking all the time to get out of the groomer’s place. If you are unable to control your dog, the situation not only makes you uncomfortable, but it also takes a far longer time than required for the grooming process to complete. So, you will have to prepare your dog for the visit to the groomer. Here are some useful tips.
Let Your Dog Socialize
The groomer’s shop is full of other dogs and it should be taken for granted to be quite busy and also noisy. Maybe your dog will also be crated while waiting for his/her turn. In that scenario, crate training is a must. Making your dog socialize is also the best solution. Introduce lots of new people, places and other dogs to him/her which will let her/him enjoy the atmosphere at the groomer. Also make your dog habituated to loud noises like those of hair dryer, TV, vacuums, etc.
Bath
At the groomer, your dog will face running water out of a hose while standing in a tub. Also s/he will be manhandled and applied soap/shampoo and water to every inch of her/his body. To make this situation comfortable for your dog, expose her/him to running water every day for a short time. You should remember to start slowly. If you try to hurry the process and blast her/him in the face, s/he will be frightened and won’t enjoy the bath. The most important thing is to make them used to the sound of running water. But remember to comb them when they are dry, otherwise they will mat up.
Drying
At the groomer, your dog will have to undergo drying with warm air blown through his/her coat and at the same time brushing too. Also s/he will be held by face during this. To prepare your dog for this, use your hair dryer on her/him setting the heat to the coolest. Let the dog sniff the dryer and get used to it. Then holding it back so as not to surprise the dog, turn it on with the flow facing away. Let them get used to the noise in the first place.
Cutting Nails
For cutting nails, your dog’s paws will be held by the groomer and here your dog should be accustomed to his/her paws being handled. To prepare her/him for this, hold the paw firmly. With the sight of the nail-cutter, the dog will pull back the paw, and it is at this time, you should hold it firm enough so as not to let it go, while letting your arm give in to the pulling; but remember not to fight actively with her/him. Once the dog notices that s/he couldn’t free the paw, s/he is most likely to give up. At this moment, praise her/him a lot and encourage to stay calm.
Pedigree Cuts Hartlepool is a leading dog groomer with salons at Blackhall and Hartlepool. The salons offer topnotch pet grooming services at incredibly affordable rates. They have expertise to make any type of pet look perfectly groomed. Look at the images in this article and on their website for their excellent work.
