How do I calm my dog down for grooming?

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.