Sometimes the problems are caused by the dog not being handled constantly at a young age: stacking on the table, being brushed, having feet handled, having owners clean the teeth. If not the breeder, who? The dog lovers who work at pet shops? Most dogs do NOT enjoy being patted on the head: they tolerate it. There are books with illustrations on dog body language , and how to recognize happiness and stress.
This is the 21st century! You avoid the stress dynamic. I know: some people want to treat the dog like a baby, causing more stress. If an owner makes unrealistic demands, you will not win. Tell them to try another dog groomer. The dog was a solid felted mat, having been bathed multiple times without being brushed brushing. This happens a lot around the holidays. The guy at the pet shop is not your friend. Even the dog groomers are iffy. Most are not allowed to sell the brushes, combs, and rakes we use.
Brilliant, huh? This is the pet industry. Call around and find a groomer who likes hairy dogs and who will show you how to brush your dog.
Finally, β¦. Do you want to get the dog trained, or are you afraid of hurting the dog? Trachea issue? Only guide dogs, sled dogs, and tracking dogs should wear harnesses. I bring all this up because my dog club had a graduate of our puppy class consider rally class, and the owners had never trained a dog, and our instructor allowed them to use the harness. The owners of this Doodle dropped out after the first rally class. They were overwhelmed.
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