A dog who is aggressive/biter should be groomed by who?

• A. A professional dog trainer
• B. The dog's owner
• C. A volunteer groomer
• D. A vet

Answer: (D)

When a dog is aggressive, safety and medical oversight are the top priorities. A veterinarian can quickly assess if pain, illness, or fear is driving the aggression and decide whether grooming is possible at all, possibly under sedation or with specialized restraint in a controlled, safe environment. This medical supervision helps prevent injuries to people and to the dog and ensures any grooming is done in the most appropriate setting. While trainers can work on behavior and the owner can participate in training, neither provides the medical assessment or the veterinary-approved safety measures needed for grooming a biting dog. A volunteer groomer or an untrained owner lacks the professional training and equipment to manage the risk, making a veterinarian the right choice to oversee or coordinate the process.