| FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO SAY "I can't brush my | | | | you (I'm all for that) and he becomes preoccupied |
| dog; he doesn't like to be brushed." It is time you | | | | with this thing on this head and the brushing becomes |
| took the upper hand and set down some rules for | | | | secondary. While you are brushing use lots of verbal |
| grooming. If the dog tries to bite you or tries to bite | | | | praise and take out a moment to rub his belly or |
| the brush, go to the pet store and fit him for a soft | | | | scratch behind his ears. Keep talking to him and telling |
| nylon muzzle. Dogs do not have hands to push you | | | | how wonderful he is. |
| away if you do something he doesn't like he must | | | | Do not make each session very long. Ten minutes at |
| use his mouth. Unfortunately if he bites you, it hurts. | | | | first is plenty, but do it often. Every day for a while, |
| If you stop brushing, HE WINS. | | | | than every other day, until he gets used to being |
| Brushing does not hurt it should be a pleasant | | | | brushed. When you take the muzzle off, DON'T |
| experience. In most cases, it was a hassle between | | | | immediately put him on the floor and be done. Rub |
| you and the dog. Up until now, he always won, so | | | | him and praise him and love on him and give him a |
| now he thinks he doesn't have to be brushed. Oh but | | | | cookie for a reward. You will be surprised how soon |
| Pardon Fuzzy Face! Only a well-groomed dog will live | | | | will look forward to the grooming session and getting |
| in my house. Hence the muzzle, it is not mean. It | | | | all the attention. |
| accomplishes two things: It keeps the dog from biting | | | | |