Aggressive dog grooming can be challenging, as several pet parents today struggle with aggression in their dogs. All wild animals exhibit aggressive instincts to protect themselves, their young, or their territory. However, when domesticating pets, it is essential to train them early to prevent aggressive behavior later. Aggression in dogs can manifest in various ways, potentially leading to an attack if not managed correctly. Signs include intense barking that sounds threatening, snarling or baring teeth, growling, and even biting that may leave marks on the skin. If your dog shows aggression, you may notice these behaviors individually or simultaneously.
Problems that come with aggressive dog grooming:
There are high chances that an aggressive dog would exhibit undesirable behavior during grooming sessions. Although there may a range of reasons for this, the most common one is anxiety. Others include confusion, fear or a bad grooming experience from the past. Dogs tend to remember such experiences and will most likely tend to defend themselves when being groomed.
How do you successfully groom an aggressive dog?
Grooming is an essential part of your dog’s routine. For the same reason, it is unavoidable and you must gradually train your pet to tolerate it. At PawSpace, we are extra patient and gentle so your pet trusts us and enjoys the grooming session, rather than being afraid. We also offer at-home grooming sessions so your dog isn’t stressed about leaving to a new location in order to be groomed.
When to begin grooming your dog?
Ideally, you must start grooming your dogs when they are puppies. This is because puppies are open to experiencing new things and may enjoy grooming. However, if you’ve adopted an adult dog, you must start grooming them right away. Moreover, it is not impossible to train elder dogs to tolerate grooming – you might just need to invest a little more time.
Make use of positive reinforcements
One of the best ways to keep your dog motivated is by rewarding them regularly after they display good behaviour. This encourages them to keep pursuing it. PawSpace groomers make sure to carry lots of treats to offer your pet before and after the grooming sessions.
