08/02/2026
Sometimes what looks like anger or resistance is really fear held in the body.
Even the gentlest souls carry stories we may never fully know.
My boy had an intense fear of being groomed. I don’t know why, only that a year ago, the only way a very necessary groom could happen was with full sedation at the vet.
A month ago, something shifted.
For the first time ever, I groomed him peacefully. No sedation. No force. Just presence, patience (and a muzzle for safety).
Somewhere between the brush strokes and the shaving, his nervous system softened.
He realised his body was safe.
That touch didn’t hurt, it relieved tension.
That physical care actually feels amazing.
He fell asleep.
Since then, he’s been radiating love more than before. Trust has deepened. He seeks me out more, always on his terms though.
I can’t demand his attention… but he can absolutely demand mine 😂
And honestly, that feels like healing.
