Rescue dog advice please.

myway_2

Hi we've just got a lovely springer from a rescue:D. His thirteen.
I've already got three young springer's.

Just wanted to give this old gentleman a nice safe place to spend the rest of his life.
Here's the hard part his coat is very over grown and his ear's are very matted in place's. I've got him booked in for a trim on thursday. What would you do if he get's stressed, Ask them to stop or let them get on with it knowing he'll be more comfortable after?. I've never had an older dog before, Just want to do what right for him.

poorly_scammo

Firstly, I think it's so lovely that you've adopted an older dog.

Secondly, I'd take the advice of the groomer. Would it be best to shave his fur like a sheep?

kjmtidea

You've got 4 springers :eek: I don't know whether you are brave or mad :rotfl:.

Humphrey10

The groomer will know what's best to do.

Also, if you have only recently got the dog, it might be better for you not to be in the room when he's being groomed, in case he does get distressed, and then come to associate you with the distressing situation, as it might be a bit too soon for him to be reassured just by your presence.

myway_2

poorly_scammo wrote: »

Firstly, I think it's so lovely that you've adopted an older dog.

Secondly, I'd take the advice of the groomer. Would it be best to shave his fur like a sheep?

Just hope heaven forbid if i couldn't look after mine anymore some one would love and care for them. yep i was thinking shaun the sheep:eek:. Not a look i like on springer's but if it's best for him in this heat his not doing too well.
Have spoken to the groomer, She does understand i don't care what he look's like she said she'll do what she can for now and do the rest when ever

kjmtidea wrote: »

You've got 4 springers :eek: I don't know whether you are brave or mad :rotfl:.

ERMMMMMMMM just mad:D:D

myway_2

Humphrey10 wrote: »

The groomer will know what's best to do.

Also, if you have only recently got the dog, it might be better for you not to be in the room when he's being groomed, in case he does get distressed, and then come to associate you with the distressing situation, as it might be a bit too soon for him to be reassured just by your presence.

Yes i agree that's why oh is going to take him in:o. Then nice kind me will be outside waiting for him with the treat's;):D

meritaten

My OH used to shave our springer every 'spring' ! but she was used to it! she didnt mind it one bit. an older dog who may not have had a clipping every year may get distressed. If your old gent is like my old meg then the main prob is matting around the ears - between the yearly 'shearing' I used to use an old razor and remove the 'extra ear flaps' as I used to call them. she loved being brushed and groomed so would I do it every few months when I groomed her.
the razor I used was one my dad used to have which took a single razor blade and I would very gently hold her ear out and swipe the razor in the direction the hair grew. short strokes and if it tangled stop! give her massive cuddles and start again! Its one of the reason I wouldnt have another springer - I am way too old for all the training walking and 'grooming'! but they are fantastic dogs - meg was thick as two short planks! but she made up for it in sheer niceness! she was a sweety! and for all her 'thickness' she had a lot of tricks she loved to show off!

myway_2

meritaten wrote: »

My OH used to shave our springer every 'spring' ! but she was used to it! she didnt mind it one bit. an older dog who may not have had a clipping every year may get distressed. If your old gent is like my old meg then the main prob is matting around the ears - between the yearly 'shearing' I used to use an old razor and remove the 'extra ear flaps' as I used to call them. she loved being brushed and groomed so would I do it every few months when I groomed her.
the razor I used was one my dad used to have which took a single razor blade and I would very gently hold her ear out and swipe the razor in the direction the hair grew. short strokes and if it tangled stop! give her massive cuddles and start again! Its one of the reason I wouldnt have another springer - I am way too old for all the training walking and 'grooming'! but they are fantastic dogs - meg was thick as two short planks! but she made up for it in sheer niceness! she was a sweety! and for all her 'thickness' she had a lot of tricks she loved to show off!

Haha yep they're a handful arn't they:D. What a good idea about the razer thank's for that. Two of mine are as good as gold but one is almost like a child on smarties:eek::D

mum2one

Can't help re the dog being groomed, but as other s have said, the groomer will take the lead, and def agree not being in the room, if the dog gets distressed, your get upset, (if your anything like me), better for you to come along with the hugs.

Your an amazing person, when we lost our Springer 2 yrs ago, we looked into rescue, but unfortunatrly thou we passed all the tests, the spaniels we'd fallen for had gone, and although we wanted to give an older Spaniel a home we couldn't put my daughter throu losing a dog,... we now have a very hyper, but spolit rotten springer, how you manage 4, I take my hat off to you.
I bet they all have the life of luxury xx

kjmtidea

myway wrote: »

Haha yep they're a handful arn't they:D. What a good idea about the razer thank's for that. Two of mine are as good as gold but one is almost like a child on smarties:eek::D

Yep, that pretty much sums up mine too :rotfl:.

rising_from_the_ashes

Awww, can't offer any advice on the grooming apart from what's been said already.

So glad he's found a lovely forever home - I rehomed an older dog several years ago now and it's the best thing I ever did!