Grooming Desensitization

Getting groomed is scary for most dogs. It’s also painful if they have matted areas.

As behaviorists, we play with purpose and teach games to desensitize dogs to brushing, scissors, the noise and vibration of the clippers, as well as the blow dryer.

If your dog already has issues, and is required to wear a muzzle for grooming, it’s important to learn how to acclimate your dog to a muzzle in a fun way, in the comfort of their own home. Otherwise, this just becomes one more stressful event for the grooming staff and your dog.

While it’s best to start this process as a puppy, please find comfort in that we have been able to help older dogs go from fear and aggression to comfortable cooperation during grooming procedures.