Riley just simply won't tolerate being groomed.
I have a zoom groom, a metal comb, and a furminator.
He hates them all. He is long haired and his had problems with hairballs so he really needs regular grooming but he just won't tolerate it.
I've tried giving him treats after every attempt, and even treats during the brushing. I've tried doing it when he's sleeping or relaxed. I've even tried giving him a toy, or whatever brush I'm not using at the time to chew on, nothing helps.
He gets seriously aggressive the minute he even sees them now. The minute it touches him, he rolls over, grabs my hand and starts biting and clawing HARD. I'm covered in wounds now! It is definitely not playing.
What should I do?
I have a zoom groom, a metal comb, and a furminator.
He hates them all. He is long haired and his had problems with hairballs so he really needs regular grooming but he just won't tolerate it.
I've tried giving him treats after every attempt, and even treats during the brushing. I've tried doing it when he's sleeping or relaxed. I've even tried giving him a toy, or whatever brush I'm not using at the time to chew on, nothing helps.
He gets seriously aggressive the minute he even sees them now. The minute it touches him, he rolls over, grabs my hand and starts biting and clawing HARD. I'm covered in wounds now! It is definitely not playing.
What should I do?