Hi, I know how difficult it is grooming a squirming pup but it is a very important part of their life and needs to be done daily. I started brushing Toby as soon as he came home, using a soft bristle brush, to get him used to it. As he got a bigger, it was almost impossible to groom him on the floor, he wriggled about so much and kept biting the brush so I gradually moved him onto the grooming table (you can use a sink top, table top if you don't have a grooming table but make it non slip). I placed him on the table and fed treats and gave loads of "good boy" praises and this got his confidence quite quickly. It was then much easier to groom him and he stood still most of the time while I brushed, treated and praised. It's getting difficult again now though because he has a few little knots which he is not happy about me trying to remove, so I have to be very gentle so that I don't destroy his confidence of the table and being groomed. When OH is here, I get him to hold a tube of Primula cheese for Toby to lick and this takes his mind off his grooming and me trying to cut out the knots in his coat. It's also a good idea to get your puppy used to having his ears touched, ready for cleaning. Just lift them up and handle them gently, also the same with his feet. Pick a paw up and gently put your fingers between the toes. It all helps getting him used to being handled and building his confidence. It's hard work but it's very important to groom daily in order to maintain a nice coat and build puppy's confidence. Good luck.
