My dog bit the groomer. How can I make grooming less stressful?

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My dog is going to be one year old next days. I took her for the grooming and nails trimming, and when I came back to pick up her the employee told she bite her, and if it continues for the next grooming they are not attending her anymore. What can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 28 days old | 11 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I am very sorry that happened with Tiffany. I am sure it was upsetting for you both. I would suggest asking the groomer if you can do what are called "happy visit". Where you take Tiffany in to the groomer and she stays for increasing time and has increasing interaction with the groomers. For example the first time just walk her in for 5 minutes or so. Then on the next visit she gets a few pets from the groomer. The next visit the groomer can perhaps give her a treat. If you could do this a few times before her next grooming appointment I believe it will help.

My dog bit the groomer. How can I make grooming less stressful?

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