Dog grooming tips, hates nail trimming, matted fur?
Dog grooming tips, hates nail trimming, matted fur? General Dog Discussions
She's a 6 month old GSD/Malamute mix.
The first thing I need help with is nail trimming. The vet cut her nails during the first two visits. The first time she was fine but the second time she absolutely hated her nails getting clipped. I've been trying to cut her nails since then but for the past 2 months I've only been able to cut just one nail! She flips out as soon as I attempt to trim a nail. I do my best to keep her calm and entice her with treats, but she doesn't even care about treats as soon as I touch her nails. All she wants to do is flee when I touch them.
Next, she is getting matted fur, similar to small dreadlocks, behind her ears and under her legs in the armpit-type of area. They can't be brushed with the Furminator. The only thing that I think works is to cut them off. Am I correct in doing so or is there another way?
If anyone has any more grooming tips or trainin tips, I would be highly appreciative. Thank you!
The first thing I need help with is nail trimming. The vet cut her nails during the first two visits. The first time she was fine but the second time she absolutely hated her nails getting clipped. I've been trying to cut her nails since then but for the past 2 months I've only been able to cut just one nail! She flips out as soon as I attempt to trim a nail. I do my best to keep her calm and entice her with treats, but she doesn't even care about treats as soon as I touch her nails. All she wants to do is flee when I touch them.
Next, she is getting matted fur, similar to small dreadlocks, behind her ears and under her legs in the armpit-type of area. They can't be brushed with the Furminator. The only thing that I think works is to cut them off. Am I correct in doing so or is there another way?
If anyone has any more grooming tips or trainin tips, I would be highly appreciative. Thank you!