The best strategy is to start when the pet is a puppy, teaching him to
accept the handling of all his body parts and to stand and lie on his side by command.
To do that, the dog has to learn to
accept handling by strangers, meet new people and cope with new places.
Massage: The first step in establishing good grooming behavior is teaching your dog to
accept handling on all parts of his body.
When the
cat accepts handling readily, apply a small amount of pressure to the paw until a claw is extended.
When starting to work on brushing your pet's teeth, remember to treat them with a high value treat after they have
accepted each handling step!
In group classes, dogs learn to interact with other dogs,
accept handling by other people, and respond to their owners despite distractions.
When your
pet accepts handling of its mouth, wrap cloth or gauze around your index finger to wipe plaque from cheek side tooth surfaces and gum line.
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Home dental care starts with conditioning your pet to
accept handling of the mouth and brushing the teeth.
The following can help you train a dog to
accept handling:
Puppies are usually much easier to teach to
accept handling than older dogs.
This article by Louise Kerr offers step by step puppy grooming tips to help your puppy learn to
accept handling and get used to grooming equipment.
This touchy attitude usually stems from lack of training to
accept handling.
Given his sensitive personality, an early introduction is advisable so that he learns to
accept the handling, brushing, noise of electric clippers, scissoring, ear cleaning, and all the rest of the tasks involved in keeping him looking good.
In episode 41, I give you a step by step exercise to teach your dog to
accept handling and petting more neutrally.
Socialization training as a puppy is important and helps teach him how to
accept handling / touching, new people and animals / pets as well as new environments.
Don't force him to
accept handling or he will never learn to enjoy your company.
· Teaching a puppy or kitten to
accept handling is far easier than teaching an adult.