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by barneybuttons
Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: Grooming
Topic: Help I can't groom my dog
Replies: 8
Views: 15132

Re: Help I can't groom my dog

thanks everyone. Things have progressed now he is used to me. Hooray! I lay the towel on the floor and make it into a game which causes a lot of dust but it's worth it! Also, wrap it over my leg which he has a morbid fascination for (if you know what I mean) so you can imagine the scene. Thanks anyw...
by barneybuttons
Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: Grooming
Topic: Help I can't groom my dog
Replies: 8
Views: 15132

Help I can't groom my dog

Hi, I am fostering a Yorkshire terrier (standard size). He's been with me for 10 days and I have not been able to towel dry or brush him. I go to rub him with a towel and he bites me, not mouthing a full savage nip. He came from a good home but there were a few weeks at his previous home when his ow...
by barneybuttons
Sun Dec 25, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Dog walker towelling dog eliciting growl
Replies: 46
Views: 16060

Re: Dog walker towelling dog eliciting growl

i have a problem with my dog - only had him a few days as he is a rescue dog and i am fostering him. He loves his walks but will not let me towel dry him, he runs away or bites and growls at the towel. I guess he has had a bad experience but I don't know how to overcome this apart from hoping with t...