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aggressive schnauzer when brushing

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Question
Our 6 month mini schnauzer becomes overly aggressive when we try to groom him.  It gets so bad that he'll draw blood.  Even putting on his dog collar is a serious task. Help.

Answer
You need to get this guy into on-going obedience classes and start practicing "Nothing in Life is Free" with him. http://k9deb.com/nilif.htm  He needs some serious behavior-modification, so I would contact your veterinarian for the name of a reputable animal behaviorist in your area before he escalates even more. And if he is sleeping with you at night, kick him out of your bed and put him in a crate at night. He needs to learn that YOU are Alpha and he is NOT.

Karen