The thread about the biting poodle motivated me to ask what you all think of grooming sedated dogs. Being the newest shop in the area I get a lot of dogs that no one else will do. My thoughts are that someone has to groom these dogs. Just because they are aggressive doesn't mean they don't need to be groomed.
I'm not talking about sedating the dog yourself. I have never sedated a dog myself. I have suggested to several owners that they discuss with their vets the different options of sedating their dogs for grooming. The dogs are usually sedated just enough to take the edge off. They are still difficult to groom but they are a little slower to react.
One example of a dog I groom is a schnauzer that has been trained to guard a semi and I have questioned the methods used to train the dog. She is very aggressive but also seems terrified by certain things such as touching her hindquarters. My dad trained dogs for protection when I was a child and this dog does not react with the confidence and self control of a well trained dog.
I do not touch the dog until the sedative has taken full effect and the owner must stay with her. It is the only way to get the dog groomed. I do it because I care about the welfare of the dog. Could care less about the owners needs or wants.
I have never charged extra for aggressive dogs but after seeing some of the posts here I am going to start.
Leslie
I'm not talking about sedating the dog yourself. I have never sedated a dog myself. I have suggested to several owners that they discuss with their vets the different options of sedating their dogs for grooming. The dogs are usually sedated just enough to take the edge off. They are still difficult to groom but they are a little slower to react.
One example of a dog I groom is a schnauzer that has been trained to guard a semi and I have questioned the methods used to train the dog. She is very aggressive but also seems terrified by certain things such as touching her hindquarters. My dad trained dogs for protection when I was a child and this dog does not react with the confidence and self control of a well trained dog.
I do not touch the dog until the sedative has taken full effect and the owner must stay with her. It is the only way to get the dog groomed. I do it because I care about the welfare of the dog. Could care less about the owners needs or wants.
I have never charged extra for aggressive dogs but after seeing some of the posts here I am going to start.
Leslie
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