grooming tough stuff

[shelbysmom]

I am having the worst time trying to clip nails, brush teeth, pluck hair out of ears and trim bottom fur? Does anyone have hints on how they accomplish this on a squirmy pup?

[sillyjacki]

We had a thread awhile back about nails, specifically:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...clipping+nails

But for the other things, I have this stuff called Calming Aromatherapy Spritzer, which has chamomile and lavender in it... I'm watching my friend's Yorkie and used it on her to brush her out. Normally she tries to eat the brush! but when I used the spritzer, she actually layed down and even let me brush the hairs around her face!!!

My 3 month old, Roxy, wasn't as receptive
Hope that helps!

[Stitches29]

Originally Posted by shelbysmom

I am having the worst time trying to clip nails, brush teeth, pluck hair out of ears and trim bottom fur? Does anyone have hints on how they accomplish this on a squirmy pup?

I keep Maggie's teeth clean by giving her greenies and pigs ears. I bath and brush her. I leave all the rest up to the groomer. I am not experience to handle a squirmy baby. She squirms so much, thought about changing her name to Maggot. As far as trimming the private area fur, I can do that. I purchased a bikini shaver. The head if very small, and shaves the anal area great. Husband holds Maggie backwards for me, and swish--the hair is gone.

[PIXIE]

My Chico is a hand full when it comes to grooming but I finally found ways to where I can at least get the job done! For Buzzing his rear I hold him up in the air whith one hand and buzz with the other, he stays still because he's up in the air away from the ground. For his nails I just got this down 2 weeks ago (chico is 5 1/2 months now) before I bathe him in my sink I wet his paws and keep him in the sink and lift one paw at a time to trim it. The fur being wet it makes it easier to keep it out of the way from the clippers. He pretty much stays put because he knows he's not going anywhere in the sink but he does whine! I also do a buzz on his ears which is still a struggle! I kinda sit on steps and put him on a step below me and put his head in between my legs so I can lock his head in place so I have 2 hands free to hold an ear and the buzzer. It takes a bit of practice but not as hard as it was at first. For the plucking I've tried but not going to happen!!! I do everything for my fur baby but that I guess a groomer will have too! GOOD LUCK!

[Jeniferlee]

Originally Posted by sillyjacki

But for the other things, I have this stuff called Calming Aromatherapy Spritzer, which has chamomile and lavender in it...

Where do you get the Calming Aromatherapy?

Thanks