Should I ignore it and keep it running? Should I be doing something to help him get used to it? Turn it on ever day even when we're not using it? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Diane |
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Our Ollie loved the dryer, so it never was a problem.
Chewie was afraid, however. We got him at 4 months, and had been bathed and dried before. He still didn't like it at all. We started out with a regular human blow dryer. he didn't like it, but at least he didn't totally freak out - it was managable. He actually is doing better now, and tolerates the big dryer. He is funny - he watches me when I blowdry my hair, and has this look like "watch out Mom!" He is of course always underfoot and in the bathroom with me, so i started alternating between blowing in on me, then him, etc. Now he is thinking it's a game. ![]() |
Most of the time when pups are getting used to the grooming routine the dryer can be the biggest hurdle. We had to use a human hairdryer until we could get the dog dryers from Carl's parents. Needless to say there were teeth marks on MY dryer! ![]() So...anywho... ![]() And Ollie's mom has a good suggestion also. I know your pup is in the bathroom with you...mine are...so just blow that dryer on them every once in a while! Carl's much better at getting dogs to love grooming...so I'm sure he'll be in with detailed instructions. Updates required! |
You know, thinking about it, I think you're right. It was the air blowing on him. I alwasy thought dogs love air blowing on them..you know, sticking their head out the window all the time...
No, he isn't in the bathroom with me yet. He stays gated in the kitchen while I get dressed...still a young puppy and not ready to trust him yet with freedom around the whole house - especially when I can't watch him! I am going to try to turn on the hair dryer a short time every day...we'll see. Thanks. Now to tackle the vacuum cleaner!!!! |
Mine doesn't mind the dryer...only when it hits his face it bothers him a little bit but he is pretty good about grooming.....Of course he will prefer running around the house while he is wet. |
Panda LOVES the dryer....at least at home...when its my hair and not hers...lol....she races into the bathroom and barks...my head is usually upside down and she gets under me and licks and moans...till i blow it on her belly.....then she races out again and back....lol....now when im grooming her, its just the opposite...she just runs away and has to be dragged back .... ![]() |
after 12 years my girl still barks at the dryer even when i do my own hair |
My dogs love the dryer, in fact they fall asleep under it and snore there heads off. ![]() You will get there, just little steps at a time and I like the idea too of when drying your own hair, have them in the bathroom and blow it on them too in a short burst so they get use to it ![]() If the dog is getting too stressed under the dryer, then stop and positive gentle voice, even a treat and when still and relaxed start again. Just little blows of the dryer on and off each time and they will come to enjoy the whole drying routine. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Bogart loved going to the groomer-except for the dreaded DRYER ![]() ![]() ![]() It took a while (he is almost 3 years) and now he enjoys the grooming experience as a spa day and does not worry about the dryer. Of course, sending him to Lisaoes for relaxation therapy classes on how to enjoy the dryer experience really helped. ![]() Lisa, your picture above is a treasure! We are aiming for that level of relaxation. ![]() |
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