Grooming Your Cocker Spaniel: Re: Help I dont know what to do!!

» desertblue - Re: Help I dont know what to do!!

In response to Help I dont know what to do!! posted by jayncris:

Hi! Like I said above, "Behavioral counseling is actually a good idea that may be helpful. It's at least worth looking into. And maybe that could segue into a home grooming situation that you said you would prefer."

Your dog's nails will grow into his pads eventually if they are curling around. And at tleast, it's got to be painful to walk with nails all splayed like that. I hope you are able to find a solution.

I would try to find someone who does dog hypnosis. Do an online search and ask around in your area. Stress reduction techniques, mixed with desensitizing sessions with your dog's little feetsies (ask a dog behaviorist how to do that - it's more involved than just trying to touch his paws each day), will hopefully get you and your pupster on your way.

-- posted by desertblue