Today it was Buster who came to visit my grooming table. He is one of those Shih Tsus that require a helper to accomplish certain parts of the grooming process. The 'football' hold is what works with him to get his ears plucked. He tries every trick in the book to get out of getting his ears plucked...screaming, clawing, writhing, flipping, and straight up the side of my head!!! Sooooo, I only book him when I know I'll have help. I get my helper to tuck him under his arm and hold his front legs. That way I have two hands to deal with the waggling and bobbing head and get the job done. He does okay for nail trimming...hates to be bathed and drying is a three ring circus. Then he simply settles down and is a little angel for the haircut. His groom this time was a 5/8" blade for his body, scissored his legs with a short round face and round feet. He is a challenge but cute as a button by the end.