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The last time Megan was groomed the groomer had to put a muzzle on her because she got a little "snippy". Is that okay, because I haven't taken her back since it bothered me!? :cool:
 
did the groomer tell at what part of grooming did she snippy. like when clipping nails, cleaning ears. also is this a new groomer ? also, what did the groomer do before putting on muzzle ? did groomer try to calm her.
 
I wouldn't like the idea of a groomer muzzling her unless I was confident that the groomer had tried other methods (slowly getting her used to it, treats, etc...)

Bentley can get snippy when you do his butt, but he has never actually bitten. I wouldn't be happy if I knew he had been muzzled.

Does she get snippy with you when you brush/groom her?
 
I don't know, I think I would be asking the questions that others have mentioned in the posts as well. I would want to know what prompted using a muzzle on her.

With that said, I have seen Earnhardt muzzled at vets office. And it is ok with me. I know my dog. He can get grumbly,especially when they are doing some intense exams,especially on his hind quarters. He has never bitten any one,or any dog or living creature.

But the vet does feel its in thier best interest that he be muzzeld.And Earnie is very good about it.

Now they use a muzzle that looks like a "cage" of sorts on him. But it was not always that way.

I remember the very first vet visit when he was diagnosed with the displasia. Earnhardt got very grumbly( I stress grumbly:() when a tech & vet lifted him way up high on exam table. Dr. Mac,actually used a narrow piece of fabric around his muzzle and tied it behind his skull. In an instant Earnhardt calmed himself,and was definately better behaved.

I have had muzzles brought here when I have groomed some dogs. The owners have felt it would be better safe than sorry. And I appreciate the honestly from them.
 
My old groomer (only my old groomer because she moved to Alabama) had to put a muzzle on Edan once for his safety. She was using a brush to remove mats in his pants I didn't know he had (looks sort of like this: http://www.petco.com/product/14590/Four-Paws-Ultimate-Touch-Mat-Removing-Combs.aspx) and Edan was biting at it. She didn't want him to cut himself or his mouth on the razor blade like tines.

While I was a bit shocked to walk in and see a muzzle on Edan, I did understand why she did it and appreciate her trying to protect him from injury.
 
I think there are times when dogs do need to be muzzled for the safety of the groomer and for the dog as well. While I only groom my own dogs, I do know of some of mine are sensitive in some areas, some its their ears, some its their back legs. And they will snarl at me when I am going quickly but I can tell mine to knock it off and they stop, but not being familiar with the dog its always safer to muzzle than take a risk...but of course ask if your not sure why they muzzled it may be an early indication that a certain area is bothering them and have a vet check it out.
 
I agree with Lightplum. Some dogs are sensitive when being brushed and will snarl. Your groomer probably just didn't want to get bit.

Bailey does not like to brushed and usually puts up a fight. If she doesn't like it she will snap. Although when she snaps, she's not trying to bite me, she is going for the brush, but of course if I don't move away quick enough, she will accidentally nip me.

I purchased a basket muzzle that you can feed treats through. I conditioned Bailey to like the muzzle. She knows whenever she wears it, she gets treats. So, if I have to brush or groom her and I think she might bite the brush and accidentally nip me, I put on the muzzle. It's worse for me because she looks like Hannibak Lecter :lol:, but she only thinks the muzzle is a positive thing.
 
Thank you all so much, I appreciate the responses! I believe the groomer has been at our Vets hospital for a couple of years now. When my daughter worked there as a Tech she always liked the groomers work and how Robin handled the dogs.

I like the approach of asking why Megan had to be muzzled and what efforts were made before. She gets snippy with me no matter where I brush and comb her, she just doesn't like to be groomed! :rolleyes2:
 
I may have to resort to a muzzle with Tinsel. He hasn't bit me yet but he has snapped when minor snags are being carefully teased out. I don't think it will help him in the grooming if I start becoming anxious - he'll just get worse. Right now we are trying to work on desensitization by using a Gentle Leader but if that doesn't do it then a basket muzzle will have to be used. It will be the first time I have ever had to use one on one of my dogs - doesn't make me happy but I will do whatever I have to. He has to be groomed.
 
Megansmom said:
Thank you all so much, I appreciate the responses! I believe the groomer has been at our Vets hospital for a couple of years now. When my daughter worked there as a Tech she always liked the groomers work and how Robin handled the dogs.

I like the approach of asking why Megan had to be muzzled and what efforts were made before. She gets snippy with me no matter where I brush and comb her, she just doesn't like to be groomed! :rolleyes2:
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I wouldn't worry about it too much. Honestly, I would rather the groomer muzzle my dog than get bit. If they have any fear, the dog may read that. Pus if the groomer is a bit nervous they may not do as great of a job, because they are more worried about if the dog is going to snap at them.

I would be HORRIFIED if my dog ever bit someone. Better safe than sorry.
 
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