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Originally Posted by Chopin99
Tonight has not been too good for me. First, after 3 hours of chasing, cornering, being growled and snapped at, H's BFF and I were about to give up on my husky mix, Duncan. He has to be sedated and muzzled to be brushed and bathed (or for the vet to see him). We decided to give it one more try, and that's when I got bit. Luckily, H's BFF is in paramedic school and was able to clean out the wound (one puncture). I refused to go to the hospital. I will be extra vigilant about infection, but my dog is current on all shots.
We're currently trying to peel 36 hard-boiled eggs. At 2:20 in the morning. We're both night people (not like our spouses...poor H at work...I last talked to him about midnight).
On a more positive note, I was able to score a digital SLR camera for a good price. Been wanting one for awhile.
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I've no idea what sort of things you've tried but I've heard good things about reactive dogs and the thundershirt. I know you couldn't brush and wash with this on, but if it helped you could begin to desensitise to pre-bathing and grooming rituals? Do you do clicker training at all? I know it can be really hard when a dog is so reactive, but with clicker training you'd be moving forwards in tiny steps so it never escalates to the chasing and extremely anxious and defensive behaviour. Not that it's a quick fix of course, and I understand the need to just get the dog brushed and groomed.
I'm still holding out for my first DSLR too. I was able to borrow one for a photography course as part of my degree which was great. Now I'm missing having one! Hope you enjoy yours!