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Home Grooming The Companion Old English Sheepdog

Plucking Hair From The Ears
Of An Old English Sheepdog
(A dog with much more ear hair.)

Below is just one way an Old English Sheepdog owner tends to a dog's ears.  Dogs often need to be slowly desensitized to any new process.  This process can be more challenging to some owners because some dogs are more sensitive to having hair plucked from their ears. The vibration of electric clippers can startle a dog so you need to be slowly desensitize a dog to this process.  You need to proceed slowly, respect the dog's limits, praise and reward lavishly so the dog will learn to tolerate it.  Only you know your dog and how he or she may respond.  Seek assistance from a professional if there is any chance your dog could be harmed by it's exuberance or fear or if the dog could display an aggressive behavior. Follow all product safety instructions provided by individual manufacturers.  Try to make grooming a special one-on-one time that both you and your dog will look forward to.   These instructions are offered as-is and without guarantee or warranty.

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The right ear is now done, one more ear to go!  This is where the "stand" command comes in very handy.  This dog is around 90 pounds so he's more difficult for me to maneuver.  But all I have to do is say "stand" and he will willingly comply for a single piece of kibble.  I had him lie down again but on the opposite side so I could pluck the other ear.

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