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Prince23

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Hi All,
Many thanks to all those who completed my Grooming Products Survey (I only need a further 5 responses :)) it has given me some real insights into what dog owners really want from their grooming products.

What I really want to get an insight into next is grooming habits. So again I would be really grateful if you could take 5 minutes out of your busy schedules to complete another 10 question survey (link below), thanks so much in advance :). Please feel free to share the link with any dog owners you may know who don't use the forums.

Grooming Habits Survey

It would be great to also open up the forum to share helpful hints and tips when it comes to bathing and grooming dogs. We gave our 10-week old puppy it's first bath this week and it was a traumatic experience for both puppy and us.

Does anybody have any tips to help calm the puppy before and after bathing? Or will she simple get accustomed to the routine and settle down with age? I guess it vastly dependent on the breed, age and personality etc, thanks.
 
Sorry, but your survey doesn't work correctly; if I want to complete the "other section" it comes up that it requires an answer. As a professional groomer, I have "other" answers for just about every question.

As for calming puppy before and after - a good thing to do is to ignore the unwanted behaviour and carry on gently (but firmly) and your puppy will get used to the routine.
 
Tie the puppy up in the bath or shower. I use a suction pad called a limpet not sure you can still get them. Thus leaves you both hands to steady the puppy. Start briefly but just using water the. The next time shampoo and third time the full Monty. Some branches of kennel gate have a dog bath you pay for 15 mins use. Very good as it is raised do no jumping out or sore human backs
 
Thanks for pointing the glitch out, gremlins in the system I have amended it now. Thanks for the advice as well, it's our first dog will have to be firmer with her.
PucciNPoni said:
Sorry, but your survey doesn't work correctly; if I want to complete the "other section" it comes up that it requires an answer. As a professional groomer, I have "other" answers for just about every question.

As for calming puppy before and after - a good thing to do is to ignore the unwanted behaviour and carry on gently (but firmly) and your puppy will get used to the routine.
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satinbaze said:
Tie the puppy up in the bath or shower. I use a suction pad called a limpet not sure you can still get them. Thus leaves you both hands to steady the puppy. Start briefly but just using water the. The next time shampoo and third time the full Monty. Some branches of kennel gate have a dog bath you pay for 15 mins use. Very good as it is raised do no jumping out or sore human backs
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Really? A suction pad I have never heard that one, I will look it up though :)
 
PucciNPoni said:
I think this is what is meant :)

http://www.technogroom.co.uk/catalog/proguard-industrial-suction-cup-p-671.html

Yes, tying in does help. But also being positive and firm but fair. When the pup is doing the right thing, praise away. But when the pup is throwing a strop, ignore and carry on til they settle and then when they do - praise!
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Genius what a fantastic invention, I thought you were joking at first :) . If all else fails I will purchase one.

It's our first puppy, struggling with the firm but fair thing at the moment. It sounds ridiculous but if I tell her off it is hard not to cuddle or play with her 10 seconds later, she i just so adorable. But I do get it and will make sure I am stronger in future I understand being firm but fair will make for a better life for all of us in the long run, thanks.
 
I have completed your survey, are you planning on starting your own grooming business?

Tbh you shouldn't need to tell a 10 week old puppy "off" - it's all about shaping desirable behaviours and distraction.
 
Thanks, yes I think tell off was probably the wrong phrase. When she does something naughty like play bite etc I am trying to just tell her no in a firm voice not shout. Would you recommend any alternatives?

No not looking to start a grooming business, ideally I am wanting to start my own brand of dog grooming products e.g. Shampoos, detailing sprays, grooming wipes.

I have been developing cosmetics for many years and developed products for Bodyshop, Simple, Tesco, Sainsburys, Carex, Imperial Leather and Charles Worthington and many more.

Pet cosmetics aren't regulated at all and there are a lot of cowboys out there.

Most products are just human products repackaged I just think there is a big opportunity out there for some one to come along and do it properly. I.e. Work to the same regulations as human cosmetics, understand the differences between dog skin & hair and choose ingredients accordingly and most of all understand what pet owners want from a product and how they use them.
 
Dogs brains work on association so it's important to make the early experiences as pleasant as possible for her, as it will shape how she behaves at bath time forever.

For my pups first few baths I knew I'd be soaked anyway so put a bikini on and stood in with them, then had a friend there to give small pieces of 'high value' treats (cheese, chicken, sausage) throughout, and a longer lasting chew ready to give as soon as towelling off was done. You're not stuffing the dog with treats - just enough to distract them enabling you to get the job done.
Lots of 'good boy/girl' etc. in a calm happy voice too.
I'm not saying mine race to get into the bath now but they don't run and hide or try to get out - they tolerate it cause they associate the bath with the food and know at some point there's a tasty treat in it for them. Now I usually just take a couple of gravy bones in and give them a bit as I remember.

Good luck with your new venture Prince23 :cool::cool::cool:
 
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