We Love All Dogs

A closer look at some of the top breeds of dogs and simple tips and tricks to use for easier obedience training
Menu
  • We Love All Dogs.com
  • Dog Tips
    • Stop Puppy Biting During Playtime
    • Border Collie Training: Burning off Energy
    • How to Leash Train a Dog Easily
    • Why Labs are the Easiest Dogs to Train
    • Pit Bull Training: Socialization to Combat Dog Aggression
  • Reviews

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit

Join Us Now For Free
Home
Dog Grooming
Keeping Your Dog Calm During Grooming
Dog Grooming

Keeping Your Dog Calm During Grooming

Tim Shank November 17, 2017

When you first consider grooming your own dog at home, you might envision them standing on the grooming table, perfectly still and waiting for you to bathe them, brush them and clip them. The unfortunate reality for many pet owners, however, is quite different. They may end up with a dog that is not only unruly, they could be quite anxious over the whole situation.

Even if your dog does have some anxiety while they are on the grooming table, that doesn’t stop the fact that they need to be groomed on a regular basis. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to reduce a dog’s anxiety and help to limit this problem to the greatest extent possible.

Training – One of the best things that you can do to relieve your dog’s anxiety is to have an ongoing process of obedience training. This should go beyond the basic commands of sit, down or stay. You should also teach your dog how to stand and to hold that position on command. It can go a long way in helping the grooming process to go smoothly.

Handling – Along with the proper training, you should also handle the dog on a regular basis. Try to do so when they are in a comfortable and relaxed area. Rather than just patting them on the back or scratching behind their ears, try to touch the more sensitive areas, such as near the eyes or ears, the tail, paws and muzzle. Start slowly and eventually increase the amount you are handling those areas until they are comfortable. They will then be less sensitive on the grooming table.

Stressful Rides – If you take your dog to a professional groomer, they may have some difficulties when you arrive as well. In one of the things that you can do to reduce the stress while they are on the grooming table is to reduce the stress while they are on their way to the groomer. Make the car ride comfortable and if they suffer from motion sickness, try to alleviate the problem.

Muzzle – When the issue goes from mild anxiety to occasional aggression, you need to consider the safety of the dog as well as the groomer. A muzzle may be the best choice in this regard, along with some gentle restraint to keep them in position. Make sure that the muzzle fits properly and you will find that it works well for everyone involved.

Happy Place – One other option is to make the groomer, regardless of whether it is at home or at a shop, the happiest place for the dog. Provide them with treats, plenty of reassurance and a calm voice while they are there. It can go a long way in helping them to be comfortable with the process.

Share
Tweet
Email
Prev Article
Next Article

Related Articles

Make Grooming Fun for Both of You
There are many dogs who are very good for the …

Make Grooming Fun for Both of You

Grooming and Doggy Dental Health
Most pet owners recognize that taking care of their dog …

Grooming and Doggy Dental Health

About The Author

Tim Shank

Leave a Reply Cancel Reply

Search

Archives

  • November 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • February 2016

Meta

  • Log in

We Love All Dogs

A closer look at some of the top breeds of dogs and simple tips and tricks to use for easier obedience training
Copyright © 2025 We Love All Dogs
Theme by MyThemeShop.com

Ad Blocker Detected

Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.

Refresh
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT