The dog is shy after a haircut

Drastic changes in appearance associated with hair removal can radically alter an animal's behavior. This can leave the owner with the impression that the dog is shy after a haircut, as it tries to avoid familiar faces and hides from prying eyes. To prevent or correct this situation, it's important to clearly understand what to do before the first haircut. trimming, how best to carry it out and how, if necessary, to facilitate the pet’s adaptation to the new “hairstyle”.

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1 Adaptation rules
2 Prevention

Adaptation rules

When strange behavior is observed after a haircut, the owner must help the animal cope with the resulting physical and psychological discomfort. To do this, it is necessary:

Praise the trimmed dog more often and tell him that he is the most beautiful, since it has been proven that animals are very concerned about their appearance and are very offended when their loved one laughs at them;
After cutting, immediately thoroughly bathe your pet to relieve itching caused by the cut hairs;
If the dog has been plucked bare, apply a regular aftershave balm to relieve irritation and cool the skin;
If the animal scratches excessively, eliminate severe itching by wiping the skin with Chlorhexidine or applying Panthenol;
Pay special attention to the dog's behavior after a haircut to ensure that it does not accidentally injure the skin, which has been stripped of its fur.

Quite often, a dog's strange behavior, which may make it seem shy after a haircut, is caused by the unusual cold. Even short fur provides warmth and comfort, so when stripped of its fur, it often begins to feel cold and hide in a secluded spot, trying to stay warm. Putting a blanket or sweater on your pet can often solve this problem.

Important! All clothing and bedding for a groomed dog should be made of natural fibers. Synthetic materials create unpleasant static electricity and can cause an allergic reaction.

Moreover, during the adjustment period after a haircut, you can even break the rules and allow the dog to sleep under the owner's blanket. This display of love and care will not only warm the pet but also quickly help them come to terms with the consequences of the procedure.

In general, to determine the appropriate behavior toward a dog after a grooming, an owner should talk to the groomer and find out how the animal behaved immediately after the procedure. Some cunning pets remain cheerful and calm until they see their owner. In this case, it's best to ignore the strange behavior for a while to help the unattended dog stop acting out.

On the other hand, it's important to remember that for an animal with extreme emotional sensitivity, hair loss can lead to fatal stress. Therefore, if, despite all efforts, your dog's strange behavior persists after a haircut, it's imperative to give her a sedativeNovopassit, motherwort tincture, glycine, or the children's medication "Uspokoyka" (Calm Down) are good options. If positive changes don't occur within 24 hours, consult a veterinarian immediately. Severe stress and the absence of adequate treatment can lead to death of the pet.

Prevention

To prevent your dog from reacting negatively to the consequences of grooming, it is recommended to follow a few simple rules:

animals that are too sensitive and susceptible to change should not be shaved bald all at once, but rather in 2-3 sessions, to give them time to get used to the new sensations and their appearance;
For pets with very coarse fur, instead of radical trimming, it is better to perform light rolling, removing only the grown hair every 1.5–2 months and also dividing this procedure into 2–3 times;
For breeds with hanging ears, if they are not cropped, pinch them at the level of the torso or slightly lower to prevent the animal from shaking its ears, causing them to bleed.

In any case, it's important to choose the optimal grooming frequency for your pet. After all, an overgrown dog looks unkempt, while a bald one is unsightly.

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