Help Needed! Grumpy pup

[ldenne]

So our boy Tiberius almost 3 has been extra grumpy lately. Especially with the groomer. He always see the same one but the last two time he won’t let her trim or do anything with his nails - we have always touched and handled his nails and face. But even trying to wipe his face has become an issue for us.
He is not neutered and that has been suggested I just worry about putting him under with his possible breathing issues and the other option they gave was to have him sedated at the vet to have his nail trimmed [emoji43] I just can’t imagine that either. Any ideas from anybody would be great. Thanks in advance

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[Cbrugs]

Has he had a vet check up lately to make sure his health is good? Sometimes pain can cause grumpiness or aggressiveness.

I personally would not sedate just to get nails done.

If you have a good vet that is experienced with bulldogs, neutering should not be an issue.

 

[Clermont]

Agree,

Make sure he has Bulldog experience
Mine actually owns 2

And the kept Ty for 48 hrs, post op

 

[helsonwheels]

Agree with [MENTION=16619]Cbrugs[/MENTION]. sedate Is out of the question for nail clipping n neutering has nothing to do with his issues. He’s in pain somewhere. He needs a checkup at the vet.

 

[2BullyMama]

if this is a sudden change in behavior.... I agree, he is in pain somewhere and I would have a bulldog experienced vet check him from head to toe... explain the behavior change and make sure they listen to you.

BTW -- any changes in the house or to his routine? new family member, move recently?

 

[Dollys Owner]

Ear infections are one common cause of pain. Does Tiberius scratch at all at his ear or shake his head?

Tail pocket infections are another common cause. Does Tiberius have a tail pocket?

Orthopedic problems will be hard to diagnose without x rays.

 

[ldenne]

I’m sorry I haven’t been on have had some health issues of my own and dealing with kids and [emoji190] dog. Tiberius has gotten slightly better he is still grumpy. He doesn’t have a tail pocket - we do wipe after every poop. We did end up purchasing a doggie lift and better nail grinder and we have done his nails it takes my husband & son holding treating him and me doing the clipping/grinding. His vet appointment showed him healthy but touchy wouldn’t let them look in his mouth or ears - honestly doesn’t surprise me I am the only one at home beside my husband that can wipe out his face and ears. He got a perfect bill of health. We have noticed that his hip muscles are tight and have been working on him - my husband is a massage therapist and I’m in school for it. Dogs like humans needs love and massages too.

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[2BullyMama]

I’m sorry I haven’t been on have had some health issues of my own and dealing with kids and [emoji190] dog. Tiberius has gotten slightly better he is still grumpy. He doesn’t have a tail pocket - we do wipe after every poop. We did end up purchasing a doggie lift and better nail grinder and we have done his nails it takes my husband & son holding treating him and me doing the clipping/grinding. His vet appointment showed him healthy but touchy wouldn’t let them look in his mouth or ears - honestly doesn’t surprise me I am the only one at home beside my husband that can wipe out his face and ears. He got a perfect bill of health. We have noticed that his hip muscles are tight and have been working on him - my husband is a massage therapist and I’m in school for it. Dogs like humans needs love and massages too.

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Hey there! Whatever works to get it done... as long as he is healthy that is what counts. Hopefully, he will get less grumpy


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[helsonwheels]

I’m sorry I haven’t been on have had some health issues of my own and dealing with kids and [emoji190] dog. Tiberius has gotten slightly better he is still grumpy. He doesn’t have a tail pocket - we do wipe after every poop. We did end up purchasing a doggie lift and better nail grinder and we have done his nails it takes my husband & son holding treating him and me doing the clipping/grinding. His vet appointment showed him healthy but touchy wouldn’t let them look in his mouth or ears - honestly doesn’t surprise me I am the only one at home beside my husband that can wipe out his face and ears. He got a perfect bill of health. We have noticed that his hip muscles are tight and have been working on him - my husband is a massage therapist and I’m in school for it. Dogs like humans needs love and massages too.

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Hi there....I’m interested buying one of them cause there is no way I can clip Duke’s nail to this day. Right now it’s still shorten down from the walks n him speeding off the cement paths to run after Nyala or a toy...winter is around the corner so.....I’m looking into the doggie lift. You mentioned you need the husband n son... is it cause furball will still giggle out? Asking cause that will probably be Duke

 

[ldenne]

Hi there....I’m interested buying one of them cause there is no way I can clip Duke’s nail to this day. Right now it’s still shorten down from the walks n him speeding off the cement paths to run after Nyala or a toy...winter is around the corner so.....I’m looking into the doggie lift. You mentioned you need the husband n son... is it cause furball will still giggle out? Asking cause that will probably be Duke

My husband and son helped lift him up into it after we put the harness on him - he’s 76.6lbs of luv (not fat just built) and he would still try to swing around to nip at me when I was working on his nails - he used the door frame and his paws to move around [emoji23]. he was better then when on the floor and my son gave him some treats when he was still while i trimmed so we can try to condition him we will see I did get all four paws done so that is an accomplishment [emoji4]


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[helsonwheels]

My husband and son helped lift him up into it after we put the harness on him - he’s 76.6lbs of luv (not fat just built) and he would still try to swing around to nip at me when I was working on his nails - he used the door frame and his paws to move around [emoji23]. he was better then when on the floor and my son gave him some treats when he was still while i trimmed so we can try to condition him we will see I did get all four paws done so that is an accomplishment [emoji4]
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Duke’s 50lbs but this is Duke we’re talking about. He’s the type that can swing from walls or rip the frame out. Lol

Basically I’m asking, once they are hanging in up there, are they secured enough so even if they move a lot they won’t fall down?

 

[ldenne]

Duke’s 50lbs but this is Duke we’re talking about. He’s the type that can swing from walls or rip the frame out. Lol

Basically I’m asking, once they are hanging in up there, are they secured enough so even if they move a lot they won’t fall down?

I felt like he was secure the actual hanger is supposed to be drilled in we used our pull up bar and he did fine even swinging himself around though is he’s pretty active or feisty you may want an extra pair of hands Just in case I have no worry’s about Tiberius falling out of the lift though


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