15 month old intact Bouvier, just rumbled at me during nail trim, several times. This is the first time anything like this has ever happened. In fact, it's the first time I've heard him growl at all. It was more like a closed mouth rumble, but he was clearly wishing I wasn't grabbing at his paws.
Obviously I need to address this ASAP by desensitizing him to the process. Any proven protocols for doing this?
I'm thinking of starting with holding the leg, and feeding him his two meals a day while doing various leg holds. Then paw holds. Then toe separation, then clipper against nail.
Thoughts? Ideas?
Obviously I need to address this ASAP by desensitizing him to the process. Any proven protocols for doing this?
I'm thinking of starting with holding the leg, and feeding him his two meals a day while doing various leg holds. Then paw holds. Then toe separation, then clipper against nail.
Thoughts? Ideas?