Tips From Your Dog's Groomer: How to Prepare Your Pup For Grooming
Tips From Your Dog's Groomer: How to Prepare Your Pup For Grooming Pet Stylist: Gabi Mickelson Photo by: Alyus Vasquez A gentle, humane approach to grooming—starting with trust, preparation, and positive early experiences Written by Jessie Vasquez Professional Dog Groomer | Humane Grooming Advocate While grooming is a recurring part of a dog’s upkeep, most dogs won’t sit still on a table like a show dog. It’s not unusual for dogs to shift and wiggle, or to investigate the humans handling them and the tools those humans are using. But for dogs who have not been desensitized to handling, particularly in sensitive areas like their feet, their ears, their tails, and around their muzzles, healthy curiosity can shift into fear and aggression, making the grooming process unsafe for both the dog and the groomer. Most professional groomers strive for a safe and compassionate connection with both the dogs in their care and the humans who care for them. There are...