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[EJHUNTL]

Thank you. I really have to work with her on brushing and combing. Right now when I work on her she has a hissy fit and tries to climb up on me to get away.

At least I know what to expect for the future with her.

Just a suggestion - but cute and adorable as she is, do not put up with hissy fits. My last shelties did that and it evolved into her nipping at me everytime I tried to brush out her pants. It got so I'd make a half hearted attempt and quit - until the breeder told me " She's got you trained hasn't she!" Lightbulb moment for me, so I stopped letting her get away with that and eventually we got to the point where she'd sometimes fall asleep whan I was brusing her out.

She's still little so I don't suggest you do grooming for more than short little sessions at a time to get her used to it - but do it quite often, and if she tries to pull away just say no and gently hold her in place while you finish what you started. She'll soon get the message that hissy fits are pointless.

 

[bkzoo]

Just a suggestion - but cute and adorable as she is, do not put up with hissy fits. My last shelties did that and it evolved into her nipping at me everytime I tried to brush out her pants. It got so I'd make a half hearted attempt and quit - until the breeder told me " She's got you trained hasn't she!" Lightbulb moment for me, so I stopped letting her get away with that and eventually we got to the point where she'd sometimes fall asleep whan I was brusing her out.

She's still little so I don't suggest you do grooming for more that short little session at a time to get her used to it - but do it quite often, and if she tries to pull away just say no and gently hold her in place while you finish what you started. She'll soon get the message that hissy fits are pointless.

Thanks for this reminder! Baker also fights me during grooming. I try to make sure he knows that I'm in charge, but it's sometimes tempting to just let him have his way & quit. I try to comb him out for just a few minutes every day, with him laying on the floor or couch in front of me. I'm thinking maybe bringing out the grooming table might make him settle down a bit? (he's always pretty subdued on the exam table at the vet office)

 

[Mignarda]

Just a suggestion - but cute and adorable as she is, do not put up with hissy fits. My last shelties did that and it evolved into her nipping at me everytime I tried to brush out her pants. It got so I'd make a half hearted attempt and quit - until the breeder told me " She's got you trained hasn't she!" Lightbulb moment for me, so I stopped letting her get away with that and eventually we got to the point where she'd sometimes fall asleep whan I was brusing her out.

She's still little so I don't suggest you do grooming for more than short little sessions at a time to get her used to it - but do it quite often, and if she tries to pull away just say no and gently hold her in place while you finish what you started. She'll soon get the message that hissy fits are pointless.

This is good advice. Dickens never liked having his tail feathers or haunches brushed, but I'd just hold him firm and say "no, no; be good," and carry on. Lots of slightly-unpleasant things they need to get used to, and there's no percentage in mollycoddling them.

 

[Judyg]

Just a suggestion - but cute and adorable as she is, do not put up with hissy fits. My last shelties did that and it evolved into her nipping at me everytime I tried to brush out her pants. It got so I'd make a half hearted attempt and quit - until the breeder told me " She's got you trained hasn't she!" Lightbulb moment for me, so I stopped letting her get away with that and eventually we got to the point where she'd sometimes fall asleep whan I was brusing her out.

She's still little so I don't suggest you do grooming for more than short little sessions at a time to get her used to it - but do it quite often, and if she tries to pull away just say no and gently hold her in place while you finish what you started. She'll soon get the message that hissy fits are pointless.

I will start working with her on a daily basis. Right now she just tries to climb up on me when I brush her. I don't have a really good brush though and I thought it might be bothering her. I do need to invest in some better quality grooming tools now.

 

[2GoodDogs]

Flyer gets 2-3 minutes on the grooming table every day, for head to toe touching, a few strokes of the brush, the dremel touches at least 2 toes and then his treat is served, and hands off time in the pen. this sheltie will be good about laying down and letting me brush and trim.

I flatter him and tell him what a great little stud muffin he is!

 

[bkzoo]

Flyer gets 2-3 minutes on the grooming table every day, for head to toe touching, a few strokes of the brush, the dremel touches at least 2 toes and then his treat is served, and hands off time in the pen. this sheltie will be good about laying down and letting me brush and trim.

I flatter him and tell him what a great little stud muffin he is!

Sounds like a great plan. Grooming table is definitely coming out of retirement tonight! It was originally purchased for Trace, and ended up being almost too small for him. Baker will fit perfectly!

Question about the dremel: I think I read somewhere that there is a cordless model that's quiet? I have an older, original one & it's quite loud - not sure how Baker will react.

 

[Judyg]

I'm thinking about getting a grooming table. It will make it easier my back when I work on the dogs.

I have been using a comb on the pup and she did much better today after I let her know that she had to accept this. She did lose some hair, but has no knots so that is a good thing.

 

[bkzoo]

I'm thinking about getting a grooming table. It will make it easier my back when I work on the dogs.

I have been using a comb on the pup and she did much better today after I let her know that she had to accept this. She did lose some hair, but has no knots so that is a good thing.

I highly recommend the table - so much easier on the back and they seem to understand that this is grooming time, not play time.

And Baker only needs the comb right now, and tolerates it better than when I tried to brush him.

 

[Judyg]

Lacey hated the brush when I tried it. She tolerates the comb a whole lot better.

 

[2GoodDogs]

FLyer's fluffy puppy coat is longer, but I don't see any smoother patches coming in yet. I am waiting for the texture to change, and it will all too soon!

His legs are growing faster than the rest of him.