Last Updated on February 3, 2021
1. Gently introduce them to grooming tools
One of the most important things to do to prevent dog grooming anxiety is by positively introducing your dog to grooming tools, including brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, etc. Instead of just getting into grooming your dog without warning, try to brush their coat gently with a comb and keep your body language soft and harmless to not intimidate your dog. If you’re trying to dry your dog, make sure that the blow dryer is not too hot so as not to scare them —or worse, accidentally hurt them. Keep in mind that the sooner you familiarize your dog with grooming tools the better, so start when they’re still a puppy.
