Welcome and congrats-
Best article for separation anxiety avoidance training is linked below - and I am still thankful I read it here before bringing my pup home.
I followed it to the letter and set aside 3 entire days immediately upon bringing her home. Best thing I have done for all of us!
Got my daughter on board to make sure she followed the advice and proper steps as well.
Getting back into the room BEFORE they cry at first , instead of waiting for them to stop is key.
Sometimes that starts out at just a few seconds.
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/i...on-Anxiety-Behaviors_5374-1.html?s=ShareASale
My Lil Girly
never barks when we have to leave her alone in her ex-pen weather it is to shower or working.
If I add a 2nd Hav I will be sure to invest the time into this training again.
Loads of great info in the archives for grooming tools and things to purchase- but in a nutshell ...
Grooming tips...
comb down to the skin- get all mats out prior to bathing and use a good conditioning spray on the dry coat- get pup used to being handled including paws, face and teeth/mouth.
Also get pup used to the tools you will use including nail trimmers & tooth brush combs , brushes, etc. Even if you just do one nail. or touch the nail with the trimmer without cutting and treat. Be patient and continue on each day to go a little further. It pays off in the long run.
My pup growled at first grooming her back end. My daughter helped out by sitting next to us and if I even got one stroke of the comb without a growl
we went crazy with treats and praise. It did not take long for her to realize good things come from being relaxed while being groomed and she now enjoys
grooming as bonding time and will lay on her side while I work on combing all the layers. She especially LOVES getting on my lap for "chin"... she was conditioned to lay her chin down
on my lap or chest to get her face/head/eyes groomed and top knot put on. She loving looks up at me while I stroke the hair on her head and face with conditioner coated hands. When she needs a break she playfully jumps into my arms and lays on my chest... it is seriously the cutest thing and melts my heart every time!