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finding a new pet groomer for a diffcult dog

tockerman — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:21:41 GMT

anyone have a diffucult dog to groom. my dog does not like to be groomed and he becomes mean and they have to muzzle him. and the groomer I have is moving out of state and I need to find a new one were would you find one? checked some in the area but I am not sure if they could handle my dog. he is a small dog and he is good but just gets mean when you try and touch him around eyes or nails. I am really sad this women is moving? anyone else have a diffcult dog to groom?

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jaxs mom — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:25:54 GMT

I do it myself. One of my previous dogs would not willingly let you clip his nails. So dh would hold him with his head behind his arm and toweled while I clipped. Luckily he was short haired and didn't require any hair grooming.

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:31:21 GMT

There are some groomers that specialize in grooming 'difficult' dogs and even cats (no sedation involved) in our area.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:33:25 GMT

@tockerman I use to have one. He was a cocker Spanial. He would not let ME brush him. If I hit a snarl he would snap at me! He had bit me several times. He was a difficult dog... I had him from a puppy and he lived to be about 14. He just always had this dr jeckle mr hyde personality... nice one minute and nasty another. I knew that anyone else might put him down, but, I knew how to deal with him so I did because I loved him. He could be so so sweet.... and that is what I loved about him.

He went to a groomer for all the years I had him. I would always tip them really good. I would ask if he was difficult.. the girl always said no. But, I think they probably muzzeled him and just did not tell me he was difficult to be nice to me. He always looked so nice when done! They would put perfume and bows in his hair That lasted all of about two minutes when home.

I think you just need to find a groomer who is willing to put up with your difficult pup. They are out there. I would tip them REALLY WELL. And tell them up front about his issues. Also, there are herbal supplements for dogs to calm them and make them less anxious. I would sedate him very well prior to his appointment. That may help some.

You are not alone is dealing with a difficult pup.

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NickNack — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:34:46 GMT

When you find a reputable groomer I would ask to stay and watch them groom your dog. I have heard horror stories about groomers mistreating dogs. A mean dog would be tempting for a mean person to mistreat, and you would never know it. I had a dog a long time ago that didn't like to be groomed, and I always stayed and watched. When I was there he was fine.

I trust my groomer. It's the same one I've always used. I will be very upset when he retires. It will be a while though. Good luck finding a new groomer. You could check reviews on Yelp. After you do that, you could call and ask if you can stay and watch and get a feel for the groomer.

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tockerman — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:36:51 GMT

I realize I am not alone in this situation that is why i am asking about this and I already tip this women pretty good. she is also on the lookout for groomer in the area? just checking to see if anyone has any ideas to help me. thanks you for your help.

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tends2dogs — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:41:44 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@tockerman I use to have one. He was a cocker Spanial. He would not let ME brush him. If I hit a snarl he would snap at me! He had bit me several times. He was a difficult dog... I had him from a puppy and he lived to be about 14. He just always had this dr jeckle mr hyde personality... nice one minute and nasty another. I knew that anyone else might put him down, but, I knew how to deal with him so I did because I loved him. He could be so so sweet.... and that is what I loved about him.

He went to a groomer for all the years I had him. I would always tip them really good. I would ask if he was difficult.. the girl always said no. But, I think they probably muzzeled him and just did not tell me he was difficult to be nice to me. He always looked so nice when done! They would put perfume and bows in his hair That lasted all of about two minutes when home.

I think you just need to find a groomer who is willing to put up with your difficult pup. They are out there. I would tip them REALLY WELL. And tell them up front about his issues. Also, there are herbal supplements for dogs to calm them and make them less anxious. I would sedate him very well prior to his appointment. That may help some.

You are not alone is dealing with a difficult pup.

@SeaMaiden I agree with everything you said, including the herbs. I would caution that you tell the groomer if you gave your dog an herbal antianxiety supplement, Rescue Remedy, etc. The groomer may sedate the dog and it could be a bad combination or maybe just too much. I hate to think that a groomer would sedate a dog without discussing it with the owner, but I am sure there are some out there that do.

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tends2dogs — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:44:18 GMT

@tockerman wrote:
I realize I am not alone in this situation that is why i am asking about this and I already tip this women pretty good. she is also on the lookout for groomer in the area? just checking to see if anyone has any ideas to help me. thanks you for your help.

@tockerman I was going to suggest asking your current groomer, but I see you have that covered. I would be asking all my friends with pets. Even friends without pets may have other friends that do........does that make sense?? LOL

Hope you find someone you really like (and your dog does, too).

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:45:19 GMT

@tends2dogs Yes! Good idea to tell groomer what you gave the dog so they do not also give the dog anything.

Or best yet.. have a discussion with the groomer about using doggie downers... if they do or not and be open and frank about it. I would want to know if a groomer was using anything not natural and decided if that was appropriate or not in advance.

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SXMGirl — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:52:48 GMT

With my Darcy, she is terrified of water, so I bathe her myself and let the vet tech trim her nails. Happy is better, but I do the same for her. I want their lives to be as stress-free as possible. What I would suggest is to find someone that your dog likes and stick with them. It may take just baths for a few visits before adding anything else.

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tends2dogs — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 16:54:50 GMT

Absolutely, me too, @SeaMaiden. I want to know everything that is going in my dog.

OT DH has been on the Carditone about a month and off his BP meds. His pressure is good. He was afraid that he may retain water because on of his meds was a diuretic, but that hasn't been an issue. Thanks so much for the suggestion.

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RedTop — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 17:13:01 GMT

I would learn to groom the dog myself.

My youngest daughter had a Chow-Shepherd mix with such thick hair the vet said he was miserable, and needed to be shaved down for the summer months. Due to a bad experience with a Chow, the groomer was hesitant to make an appointment, but my daughter finally convinced her to at least meet the dog. Our boy was sweet and loving, and instantly became a favorite client.

My SIL has never paid a groomer to cut any of her dogs, and she's owned a Shih Tzu, a Westie, and now a Pomeranian.

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Mz iMac — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 17:18:28 GMT

@tockerman

Petsmart

I have an agressive non affectionate cat. I take my cat to Petsmart every summer to get his nails & hair cut.

Takes 2 goomers. One groomer who is wearing up to the elbow thick mittens puts a loose noose around my cat then grabs its neck to subdue. The other groomer starts shaving away.

Afterwards, the noose comes off & a fishnet is applied which also makes my cat docile. The groomer then starts cutting nails & cleans the teeth if need be.

When done, he gets a treat (inside his crate). All is well.

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Mistreatedbycs — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 18:01:09 GMT

Check with your local vet, I have my dogs nails cut there and I do the rest myself with giving him a bath and blow dry.

I also have a pair of my own pet clippers to trim around the paws and problem areas.

When anyone gets a puppy or new dog, work with the paws, message them, touch them and get them used to you handling their body, it gets easier in later years to trim and groom them.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 20:00:47 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
Absolutely, me too, @SeaMaiden. I want to know everything that is going in my dog.

OT DH has been on the Carditone about a month and off his BP meds. His pressure is good. He was afraid that he may retain water because on of his meds was a diuretic, but that hasn't been an issue. Thanks so much for the suggestion.

@tends2dogs That is great! How many a day is he taking to get good readings?

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tends2dogs — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 20:14:12 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@tends2dogs wrote:
Absolutely, me too, @SeaMaiden. I want to know everything that is going in my dog.

OT DH has been on the Carditone about a month and off his BP meds. His pressure is good. He was afraid that he may retain water because on of his meds was a diuretic, but that hasn't been an issue. Thanks so much for the suggestion.
@tends2dogs That is great! How many a day is he taking to get good readings?

@SeaMaiden One! That is what the bottle said. I was a little doubtful when you had mentioned how many you take ~ 6? He took it with his meds for about a week and then went off them. So far, so good. He hasn't finished his first bottle yet. He is very diligent about checking his BP, but not overly fanatic, if you know what I mean. We will see how it goes.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 20:58:14 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
@tends2dogs wrote:
Absolutely, me too, @SeaMaiden. I want to know everything that is going in my dog.

OT DH has been on the Carditone about a month and off his BP meds. His pressure is good. He was afraid that he may retain water because on of his meds was a diuretic, but that hasn't been an issue. Thanks so much for the suggestion.
@tends2dogs That is great! How many a day is he taking to get good readings?
@SeaMaiden One! That is what the bottle said. I was a little doubtful when you had mentioned how many you take ~ 6? He took it with his meds for about a week and then went off them. So far, so good. He hasn't finished his first bottle yet. He is very diligent about checking his BP, but not overly fanatic, if you know what I mean. We will see how it goes.

@tends2dogs I am taking 3 a day. That is what is working best for me. Great that he is getting results on just one!👍 He can always adjust if he finds his pressure a bit too high.

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pattypeep — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:56:39 GMT

@tockerman Our rescued standard schnauzer came to us at seven months old with issues. There were two young boys in his original home and I am convinced to this day that something happened there ~ as boys will be boys. You could not touch the dog on his backside or under the belly. Even the vet has to muzzle him. When he was new to us, and while bathing him one day I reached around to wash his hip rather than trying to turn him in the tub and he bit me so hard he drew blood. I had two distinct sets of teeth on my arm. Luckily, we still have him and have been as patient as anyone could be. I had a lot of difficulty finding a groomer that could work with him. Two left the area and the one we have now is comfortable with him and our dog with her. She has learned a lot working with him for so many years. I called the original owner of our dog after we had him for a couple months and she swore nothing ever happened to cause our dog to ******, but I never believed her. We've had him for eight years. He is very loving, loyal, and affectionate, but still very tense if you pet his backside.

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cerb — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:50:42 GMT

Not only would I ask my vet for recommendations, I would ask all of the employees who work for the vet!