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[kuwaizair]

hi. i live with my parents and have these miscreant animals. I am unemployed so it is the perfect time to be productive and try to do *something* about geriatric dog's antics

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[cottonmanifesto]

housetraining is really very simple in theory, but requires dedication and consistency in practice

[kuwaizair]

in the summer when I live the house the dog dosen't go crazy, cry and pee any/everyhere

[cottonmanifesto]

so you're actually more venting than looking for advice? maybe this isn't the best place for that.

regarding the grooming - you are utterly terrifying her with the grooming. you can clearly see the whites of her eyes, her tail is tucked, she is licking and licking and licking the air in an attempt to self-calm. nobody will die if you take time to reintroduce her to the grooming process.

you can train her to take treats better by not releasing the treats if she's "grabby." if she can't stop being grabby, just put everything away and try again later.

[kuwaizair]

if you try to hand feed she'll greedly take the food like she is starving

[cottonmanifesto]

ok, so train her not to do that?

[kuwaizair]

how?

[cottonmanifesto]

by not releasing the food from your hand until she approaches with a gentle mouth.

[miss_teacher]

Then smear peanut butter on the floor or the fridge and let her stand and lick it while you groom. Or put it, or something else yummy, in a kong and let her lick it while you groom.