Is your dog afraid of clippers? Here's how he gets used to them in 7 days

Short answer: A dog that is afraid of clippers usually gets used to them within 7 days with short practice sessions of 2 to 5 minutes per day. You build up from an unpowered clipper lying visibly on the ground, to sound from a distance, to the first actual stroke. You pair each step with a tasty treat.

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