How do I get my dog to enjoy being groomed?
How do I get my dog to enjoy being groomed? Other Pet Discussions
My dog has a medium-length coat that seems to mat rather than shed. I've tried different kinds of grooming tools and giving her treats, but she does not like being groomed. I assume that it is uncomfortable for her because she is a good-natured girl and always tries to do what I want. Is there a particular brush or tool that won't cause discomfort? Or something I can put on her coat to make it easier to brush? Anything else you can suggest? She is such a sweetheart I hate to do something to her she doesn't like.My dog is a German shepherd mix. The black parts of her coat are coarse and glossy and don't mat/ The tan parts are soft and fuzzy and want to mat. The tan parts are on her legs and rear, where she is most likely to get dirty. She never whines when she's brushed. She will just lick my hand to let me know she doesn't like it and she will leave if I let her. I give her treats or even a nice bone to distract her before she starts to get antsy.Any suggestion on a good detangling conditioner for dogs? Or do people conditioners work well?Do groomers mind working with dogs that have never been professionally groomed and want to get away?My dog loves people and isn't aggressive, she just would probably really not want to be there and she's a medium-sized dog.