Conquering a Difficult Grooming Session with Mickey the Dog

TLDRMickey, a nervous dog with severe anxiety, faces a challenging grooming session. The groomer takes precautions and gradually earns Mickey's trust. Despite some resistance, Mickey eventually relaxes and completes the grooming with success.

Key insights

😰Mickey, a 2 and a half year old Maremma and poodle mix, is extremely nervous and has severe anxiety during grooming.

😥Previous groomers have refused to groom Mickey due to her dangerous behavior.

😨The groomer takes precautions and slowly builds trust with Mickey to ensure a safe grooming environment.

🛀Mickey receives a shavedown and a bath to remove matting and dirt.

😌Despite initial resistance, Mickey gradually relaxes and allows the groomer to complete the grooming.

Q&A

Why is Mickey so nervous during grooming?

Mickey has severe anxiety, which causes her to be extremely nervous during grooming sessions.

Have previous groomers been able to groom Mickey?

No, previous groomers have refused to groom Mickey due to her dangerous behavior.

How does the groomer ensure a safe grooming environment for Mickey?

The groomer takes precautions by gradually building trust with Mickey and using a muzzle when necessary.

What grooming tasks does Mickey undergo?

Mickey receives a shavedown and a bath to remove matting and dirt.

Does Mickey eventually calm down during the grooming session?

Yes, despite initial resistance, Mickey gradually relaxes and allows the groomer to complete the grooming.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Mickey, a nervous and anxious dog, arrives for a grooming session.

00:12The groomer assesses Mickey's behavior and plans the grooming accordingly.

00:57The groomer begins by shaving Mickey's matted fur.

10:52Mickey is carefully bathed, keeping her anxiety in mind.

12:26The groomer blow dries Mickey and continues the grooming process.

14:58Mickey's face is groomed, taking extra caution due to her sensitivity.

19:43The groomer finishes the grooming, addressing matting on Mickey's paws.

21:08Despite some resistance, Mickey eventually calms down and completes the grooming session successfully.