I wasn't sure whether to put this here or in the grooming area so mods please move if needed.
My 3 month old puppy has snapped at me the last two times I have brushed her, actually these are the only times I brushed her. I thought the first time she was getting used to it..but this time she almost bit me. Her teeth touched my thumb and started applying pressure and I jerked back. I was so shocked..that I stopped grooming her and set her down...which is exactly what she wanted.
I know if they nip during play, you are supposed to ignore them...but what about grooming? She has nipped a couple times in play time and I have immediately ignored her which seems to work until she forgets again.
She is a pomeranian mix and her hair is just starting to grow more. I've gotten a lot of loose hair off of her both times...I'm using a generic slicker brush I found at Wal-mart. The bristles are rough, but I make sure I am gentle. I even tested it on my skin to make sure I wasn't being too rough.
Any help would be appreciated.
My 3 month old puppy has snapped at me the last two times I have brushed her, actually these are the only times I brushed her. I thought the first time she was getting used to it..but this time she almost bit me. Her teeth touched my thumb and started applying pressure and I jerked back. I was so shocked..that I stopped grooming her and set her down...which is exactly what she wanted.
I know if they nip during play, you are supposed to ignore them...but what about grooming? She has nipped a couple times in play time and I have immediately ignored her which seems to work until she forgets again.
She is a pomeranian mix and her hair is just starting to grow more. I've gotten a lot of loose hair off of her both times...I'm using a generic slicker brush I found at Wal-mart. The bristles are rough, but I make sure I am gentle. I even tested it on my skin to make sure I wasn't being too rough.
Any help would be appreciated.