Since I don't have clippers at the moment I had to get creative with a way to start her clipper training. It actually worked out well, because if I DID have clippers I probably wouldn't want them to get destroyed by a spastic fling of the head while training baby.
She knew something was up as I the mini-massager I got for $10 at Walgreen's. She hoped it was a treat, but should have known better:
I later realized that perhaps this is the most brilliant method of clipper training ever - not only does this thing buzz and make all kinds of noise, but it's much bigger than clippers and also lights up in a scary way. Or at least Halo seemed to think it was scary:
She did the ol' snort'n'blow a couple of times, but overall was pretty trusting of my approach with the massager. I started on her shoulder and neck, and once she stood calmly I turned it off. Eventually I was able to touch it to her cheeks and head, but I didn't try for the most sensitive parts (nose and ears) just yet. I think it will be a few more sessions before she's completely nonchalant about the buzzing.
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Don't tell my husband, but I actually do use his electric massager to massage the horses. It actually does relax them.
Wow, I wonder if Halo will get to where she actually likes it after a while!
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