My dog is inactive after grooming. How to get her playful again?

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Five months ago i adopted a 7 year old miniature poodle. I had her groomed/shaved several days ago and now she doesn't want to get off the couch to do anything....eat, play. I put her outside to do her business and she runs right back in to her spot on the couch. How can I get her back to her playful, spunky, active self? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sometimes dogs feel "ashamed" after being shaved down. She feels different now that she has less fur and probably is not sure how she should feel. I think time will solve this. Eventually she will stop this. Give her a lot of good scratches ad play a lot with her, get her excited so she thinks more of the play rather than the awkward feeling..

My dog is inactive after grooming. How to get her playful again?

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