This is the first video, but the 4th training session, of Khaleese getting used to the nail filer. She has been traumatized by a groomer a few months ago, and we have been working very slowly and very easy, to get to be able to trim her nails back. The groomer used an automatic file like this one, so we first started to get her used to having her feet touched and restrained, then seeing a clipper and then having her nails clipped.
She still does not like it, she never has.
We therefore decided to go two more ways. One is this. We started by just having her be in the presence of the file, then the same thing but with the file turned on, and once she was happy to see the file (as it meant awesome treats were coming) I started to add the leg stroke/restrain. She did so good that we moved to this stage.
Although I say that I will touch her nails next, I will not. I need to make sure she is successful, and avoid fear at all cost. It might take me longer, but once it's done it's a lifetime success.
Rather slow than sorry!
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