Haircut Blues?

[Kathy]

OK, so I know this sounds silly but...  Roxie was groomed yesterday.  She was a hairy mess AND she's not yet shedding her puppy coat AND she had mats AND summer is coming AND if I'm going to pay for grooming I get them cut short and then let them grow and grow and grow.  So Roxie came home clipped very short (not shaved to the skin, but short - about 1/4-1/2").  She knows and likes the groomer, but she's been cowering, shivery, tail down between her legs, not confident, not herself - what's going on?  She was so fluffed out because of all the hair she now looks half her size - is she feeling small?  What do dogs know/perceive about haircuts?  Do dogs have a self image?  Does having a new 'do bum them out?

 

 

[Pat and Traveler]

Glad to hear your pup is feeling better.  Snow is a great happy-maker for the doods!

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[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

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[Gayle Miller]

Kathy....we are neighbors!  I live in Newtown too!  Your dogs as so adorable!  They are cut short .... were the matts such that the breeder had to simply shave for a new start?  How old are each?  Where exactly do you live?  I'm expecting a new puppy to bring home in July and am  very excited!

[Kathy]

We've met and you've met my dogs - was in it Tyler Park or the towpath?  I can't wait to meet your puppy!!!  When is the litter expected to be born?  Happy to hook up with you and walk in the park any time!!

[Gayle Miller]

Oh for heven's sake!  The litter is due 5/14 so I hopefully will be bringing home a puppy in mid July.  I know I have to wait until all shots have been given before "socializing" with other dogs, but I'm so excited!  I might need  some advice as it's been a long time since I've had a puppy!  Hope to see you around the Tyler!

[Kathy]

It's really important that your puppy socialize with other dogs and other people.  Check with your vet - who are you going to use, by the way?  I am madly over the animal healing center in yardley and recommend them very very highly - but you wouldn't want to take your puppy to a dog park or to a pet store where they would come into contact with who knows what but he/she could play with completely vaccinated well cared for dogs in a safe place.