So Misa is as close to a sheltie as you can get without being a purebred sheltie. She is a mop. She needs hair trims. But she is also REALLY active, does not sit still, is very upset by grooming, and does not distract easily with food. So what is the easiest/safest way to trim her fur back, particularly around her bum and back legs, without traumatizing her and potentially hurting her as she flails and struggles and tries to run away? Right now one of my kids holds her while I go in with scissors, but it's obviously upsetting to her and I'm wondering if clippers or something would be safer/easier. Any tips on what tools to use and how to keep her calm and still enough to clip without injuring?
Here's Misa... she's gorgeous, but she needs a lot of upkeep and hates every minute of it! I feel bad that human selective breeding saddled her with this high-maintenance (but undeniably beautiful) coat!

Here's Misa... she's gorgeous, but she needs a lot of upkeep and hates every minute of it! I feel bad that human selective breeding saddled her with this high-maintenance (but undeniably beautiful) coat!
