How do I calm my dog down for grooming?

Calming down a stressed dog before taking him or her to the groomer is important. A dog’s anxiety can turn a grooming trip into a grueling trip, so taking extra time to unwind your dog is smart. Give Your Dog a Special Treat Yes, there is such a thing as anti-anxiety dog treats. These types of treats are made with natural ingredients to help calm your dog down. The best calming treats for dogs with anxiety are the ones suggested by your veterinarian. Go For a Romp in the Yard Many dogs feel relaxed after plenty of exercises. Allow your dog to run around your backyard or take them out for a stroll around the neighborhood before heading to the groomer. Create a Calming Car Ride A car ride can stress a dog out. If your dog gets anxious during car rides, give them one of their favorite toys and turn up some soothing music. Give Them a Massage Dogs love a good massage. Massages not only calm your dog down, but they also help your dog become more comfortable with being handled. Pet your fur baby, gently rub their paws, and knead behind their ears with a soft towel before bringing them to the groomer.

Let the dog sniff the room and the people. It’ll only take a few minutes of your time, but it’s enough to help acclimatise the dog to its new environment. To speed things up, always have tasty treats on hand and reward dogs for coming towards you and being friendly. High energy and excited voices are for playing ball in the field, aim instead to calm the dog down and create an ambience in the room that relaxes the dog and makes them feel safe and chilled out. Remember that your own energy will affect the dog too, so keep an eye on how you’re feeling. If you’re feeling stressed, take a few deep breaths and try to let go of any tension when you’re handling the dog. Classical music can be useful in chilling everyone out, including the dog. Avoid diving in with scary-looking objects or loud clippers and blow-dryers. You can allow the dog to have a sniff of the comb or scissors before using them if it helps to establish trust.

Begin Grooming Young, whether you are grooming your dog at home or taking them to a professional groomer, it's a good idea to begin a grooming routine while your dog is very young. By beginning a routine of brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning early, your dog will begin to see grooming as normal and not something to fear. Stay Calm, whether you are preparing to groom your dog yourself, or just getting ready to take your dog to the groomer, it's important to remain calm. If your dog senses that you are nervous they will think there is something to fear. Wait until your dog is calm before beginning grooming, and have treats handy to reward good behavior. Exercise is also one of the best ways to calm a dog down before grooming, through vigorous exercise, such as long walks, running, chasing a ball, or playing with other dogs at the dog park. Once your dog has used up all of their energy, grooming will become a relaxed and simple process. Providing a calming touch, such as patting and holding your nervous dog throughout the grooming process, can help to reassure your pet that everything is ok. Aromatherapy can also be used to help calm your dog during grooming, try rubbing some lavender essential oil onto your fingertips and then running your fingers through your pet's fur.

Begin Grooming Young, whether you groom your dog at home or take them to a professional groomer, it's a good idea to start a grooming routine when they're young. By starting a regular grooming routine early on, your dog will learn that grooming is normal and not something to be afraid of. Stay Calm, it's critical to stay calm when grooming your dog, whether you're doing it yourself or taking it to the groomer. If your dog detects your anxiety, it will believe there is something to be afraid of. Exercise Vigorous exercise is one of the best ways to calm a dog down before grooming. Long walks, running, chasing a ball, or playing with other dogs at the dog park are all excellent ways to sedate your dog without using medication. Wait until your dog is calm before beginning grooming, and have treats handy to reward good behavior. Speaking to your dog calmly and letting your dog safely sniff and explore tools such as brushes and clippers can also help. Aromatherapy, such as rubbing lavender essential oil onto your fingertips and then running your fingers through your dog's fur, may help to relax your dog. Patting and holding your nervous dog during the grooming process can help reassure him that everything is fine and that he has nothing to be afraid of.

Ive tried showing more affection when cutting his hair to distract him a little. I’ll show him treats to reward him when he lets me cut him hair. Ive also have given him those calm relief gummies before cutting his hair to no avail but it just seems so scary for him. My dog shows teeth when he’s nervous/scared and looks like he’s going to bite but doesn’t. How you calm down a nervous scared dog.