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Hi I would be very interested to know how one prepares a MC for shows.
Maisie has been to lots of shows in her previous life and I thought it would be so easy to groom her. However though she does allow me brush/comb her there is a bit of a struggle especially regarding the rear area! My mind boggles at the thought of washing her,,,never. Probably I do it all wrong and she is used to a professional beauty therapist.
Are you in contact with previous owner if so could you find out how she used to behave there,you would then know if she is trying it on with you or not.I think a lot of them don't like having their rear ends done but I have found quiet & firm insistance that it is going to be done finally wins round,never let them get away with thinking they have won is the main thing or next time it is harder because they think they are already boss over you,when I have had a struggle with any of mine they have been scruffed,had a good talking too then that area done again,even if it has only been a couple of goes with the comb just so I go out on top.
My brown boy was the head strong one over having drawers done & I used to get him laying on the floor hold his scruff to stop him moving get the comb & attack as much of his drawers as I could,then I would have him sitting on my lap his back against me & lift each leg in turn to get round the finer bits,all this could take several attempts & not on the same day either but as I lifted each leg I would make fun of it & blow on his toes & kiss them {hoping he had just not got out of litter tray}now he just sits on your lap to have his nails clipped & be groomed underneath no bother,when you get near to the back leg up it comes & you have a toe stuck in your mouth to blow on....
As to bathing I think you just have to go for it & pretend it is norm, I have found it easier now I have a good shower though rather than having to just use the bath, make sure you have everything to hand that you are going to need but if she really kicks off don't try to hang on let her go,a lot better to have to clean a flooded bathroom than a bloody one,I used to do mine on my own when they were little but now have hubby in to help keep them in the bath although he doesn't hold them because that seems to make them feel threatened he just has a game or talks to them while I shampoo or rinse & it seems to keep them occupied & more calmer,perhaps have worded that wrong,helps keep me a lot calmer !
The fun part of wanting to show, not, I always feel a wimp though because my breeder friend prepares up to three at a time to take with no bother & no help,I get in a state when I do decide to take the two,lot better only having to do one....!
Good luck I hope you can come to some agreement with your girl & perhaps be able to take her out to shows & have some fun,once you get there sounds as if she could teach you what to do.
“I gave my cat a bath the other day. . .they love it. He sat there, he enjoyed it, if was fun for me. The fur would stick to my tongue, but other than that. . .”
-- Steve Martin
Seriously, I'm glad MC Elvis likes the brush. I'd hate to have to wrestle him over it.
I've been considering trying to take him into the shower, but I'd have too many vital body spots exposed to potential shredding. :rofl: :shy:
Well, if today's experience is anything to go by, all you have to do is run a nice orange Jo Malone scented bath, wait till the bath is all frothy and inviting, turn your back for one second and in they will jump all by themselves! My heart sank when I heard the splash but my little angel had also managed to get out all by herself, phew! She was quite happy to be wrapped in a nice warm fluffy towel and patted dry, she now smells lovely - job done! Not that she was the one that needed the bath really!
Come on have you no sense of fun......!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by claudel
Brilliant,did you ever get your bath though,your little angel obviously took your nice warmed towel....!Quote:
Originally Posted by Joolz
well I did, but it had gone cold, and sadly no warmed towel!
I have eight or so furrows running across my chest that are still healing at the momentQuote:
Originally Posted by jckkerrison
( I'll spare the group the picture... :winkwink: :rofl: ) that bear testimony to my sense of fun w/ MC Elvis...
I thought that it would be fun to carry him outside and introduce him to a neighbor.
A different neighbor picked that moment to fire up their Harley, Elvis freaked out and clawed his way up my front. :suprised:
At least he missed my face. :koolkat:
He only ran about 20 steps, didn't even climb anything, just turned and looked at me like "What's your problem?"
I picked him up, took him inside, and broke out the peroxide...
Oh joys,fair enough will let you off then,Elvis let you down though,thought with that name he would have luved the Harley,bet the old peroxide stung a bit....!
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Originally Posted by Joolz
This is a great story!
So sweet :)
Thanks for all the information, I think Maisie's show days are over but I was curious as to the preparation necessary. Her new pastime is gardening she follows me around everywhere to supervise my work. I will adopt the more firm approach when next the comb comes out. Actually I think her first love is hunting, as I type she is pawing at the window wanting to go out in the dark I hope she gets the message that this is never going to happen.