How to Vacuum Your Dog
Acclimate your dog to the sound of the vacuum if you have not already done so.It is vital that the dog sees you staying calm and comfortable around the vacuum cleaner and that it does not perceive the vacuum cleaner as some sort of threatening...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Acclimate your dog to the sound of the vacuum if you have not already done so.It is vital that the dog sees you staying calm and comfortable around the vacuum cleaner and that it does not perceive the vacuum cleaner as some sort of threatening object.
Be aware that some dogs will never permit you to vacuum them.
That's just the way they are and there is still the brush for grooming. -
Step 2: Vacuum your house as you normally would.
Leave your vacuum on in a part of the house your dog visits a lot.
Maybe where it sleeps or eats. , Stay near the dog and act casual and calm.
After a little while, your dog should be okay with the vacuum, noting that you're keeping calm and that the vacuum cleaner is staying.
Turn it off and then get your dog. , Turn on vacuum and comfort dog, then proceed to vacuum right near the dog. ,, Let the dog get used to the sensation of the air blowing across its back, legs and tail.
Do not put the vacuum in front of its face or above the head. ,,,,,, After you have vacuumed all of the loose hair, turn off the vacuum and tell your dog how great he or she is. -
Step 3: Encourage your dog to go near the vacuum.
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Step 4: Tell your dog to sit.
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Step 5: Repeat until the dog is comfortable having the vacuum cleaner close to it.
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Step 6: Vacuum above the dog's fur.
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Step 7: Attach the upholstery brush to the hose of the vacuum.
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Step 8: Place your hand gently but firmly around your dog's collar.
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Step 9: Turn on the vacuum and do light strokes down your dog's back
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Step 10: going with the direction of hair.
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Step 11: Vacuum your dog going against the direction of growth
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Step 12: Move on to the stomach
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Step 13: and neck.
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Step 14: Finish up.
Detailed Guide
Be aware that some dogs will never permit you to vacuum them.
That's just the way they are and there is still the brush for grooming.
Leave your vacuum on in a part of the house your dog visits a lot.
Maybe where it sleeps or eats. , Stay near the dog and act casual and calm.
After a little while, your dog should be okay with the vacuum, noting that you're keeping calm and that the vacuum cleaner is staying.
Turn it off and then get your dog. , Turn on vacuum and comfort dog, then proceed to vacuum right near the dog. ,, Let the dog get used to the sensation of the air blowing across its back, legs and tail.
Do not put the vacuum in front of its face or above the head. ,,,,,, After you have vacuumed all of the loose hair, turn off the vacuum and tell your dog how great he or she is.
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