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Feebarn Subscriber 21/07/2012 Offline
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just keep persisting. I taught a "stand" command to the older 2 and that seems to work.

The trick is to get them used to being handled. Just keep persisting! Your will is greater than his! Smile

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Leah84 wrote:
jake`s arrived this morning in the post but he`s terrified of it and runs if i try to brush him.....saying that he`d LOVE to get his mouth around it Rolling Eyes

any tips on how i can get him used to it? he doesn`t seem to mind normal brushes


Try smearing peanut butter on the fridge door Embarassed Laughing
That's what I had to do the first couple of times - Tess is happy with a little treat afterwards now. Smile
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inglenook wrote:
Try smearing peanut butter on the fridge door Embarassed Laughing


That is genius!!!!!!!

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:49 am    Post subject:   Reply with quote Go to Top of PageScroll Up to Previous postScroll Down to Next postGo to last Post of PageTweet This Post
Amazon have got some good deals on Furminator products at the moment too.
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inglenook wrote:
Leah84 wrote:
jake`s arrived this morning in the post but he`s terrified of it and runs if i try to brush him.....saying that he`d LOVE to get his mouth around it Rolling Eyes

any tips on how i can get him used to it? he doesn`t seem to mind normal brushes


Try smearing peanut butter on the fridge door Embarassed Laughing
That's what I had to do the first couple of times - Tess is happy with a little treat afterwards now. Smile


What a clever idea, saves having to clean the door on a regular basis as well Very Happy

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inglenook wrote:
Leah84 wrote:
jake`s arrived this morning in the post but he`s terrified of it and runs if i try to brush him.....saying that he`d LOVE to get his mouth around it Rolling Eyes

any tips on how i can get him used to it? he doesn`t seem to mind normal brushes


Try smearing peanut butter on the fridge door Embarassed Laughing
That's what I had to do the first couple of times - Tess is happy with a little treat afterwards now. Smile


that`s a fantastic idea!! thankyou Very Happy
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