Grooming SessionDog holds still for brushing, ear cleaning, and nail prep

At a glance

Category: Cooperative Care
Difficulty: ●●●○○
Time: 10 minutes
Environment: Indoor

Words needed

Your dog should know these words before trying this activity:

Chin Rest Stay Stand

Steps

Stand
Cue stand on a stable surface
Chin Rest
Cue chin rest to start the grooming. The dog chooses to stay
Stay
Build duration through brushing, ear touching, paw handling

Tips

Start with 30 seconds of grooming and build up
Honour the chin lift. If they pull away, pause and let them re-offer
End before the dog wants to quit

Equipment

Brush
Treats