Aiden,
A while ago, I posted a cry for help regarding Hedy (bichon) and trying to groom her. You sent a wonderful list of suggestions, all of which we tried. We did make hed-way (ha-ha). However, we never got past the biting behavior. I wanted to tell you I have resolved the biting.... maybe not the problem.

After a month or two of Clicker and treat, I had to resort to the M method (muzzle). I am embarrassed to even say the word as I hate the idea of them. It did work. Or at least I have my fingers. She will "submit" when I use it. She still squirms, and her mouth is open as much as can be.... but I have been able to remove the intense mats that had to be pulling her skin. She did act somewhat relieved after I cut them out.

Given this scenario, do you have any suggestions of how to procede from here? What are your opinions on the muzzle method?

Thanks
Christy