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This topic has 3sd replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 16 years, 6 months ago by MsBinky.

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- 10/16/2007 at 6:47 PM
  Floppy
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  Floppy was really hesitant about me coming near him with the brush.
  
  I tried it with him out of his cage and I tried it with him in his cage…which was
  
  even worse and kind of funny because he would start grunting at me.
  
  Anyhow, a few days ago, I tried again to brush him but this time when he was
  
  already calmly sitting by me and I would pet him and then brush, pet then brush.
  
  and now he will just let me brush him…which is really nice since he is a holland
  
  lop he is pretty furry! haha..just wanted to share that with you guys!
- 10/16/2007 at 6:56 PM
  PocketFaeries
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  I’m so glad to hear it seems to be working out and going smoother for you in the grooming department! I have been trying to prepare Finn for grooming in stages, and it’s been going well so far. Simply put, I’ve got one word for you:
  
  BRIBE.
  
  Each evening, I have been offering Finn the special treat of little carrot bits while sitting in my lap on the sofa. Gradually, I go from gently petting Finn with my free hand, to brushing with the plastic bristle brush I have. So far, Finn hasn’t so much as flinched at the brush. With that angora hair, let’s just hope this lasts! I’m not brushing very hard.
  
  The main thing is, when Finn is fixed on those treats, nothing much seems to distract or bother him/her. You might see if that works as a distraction for your sweet bun. I began this evening ritual initially a couple of weeks ago when we got Finn with treats only. By the time the brush got worked into the routine, Finn was already comfortable with the idea of sitting in my lap for a snack. Let me know how it goes, and I’m sure I’ll be posting grooming questions…many of them…of my own soon!
- 10/16/2007 at 10:20 PM
  BinkyBunny
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  great ideas you two!
- 10/16/2007 at 11:52 PM
  MsBinky
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  Lol… I don’t have that problem. My buns run to me when they see the brush. I use the round rubber brush usually found in the cat section. The hair sticks to it, I can’t hurt the buns with it, and they feel like they are having a massage. Lol.
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