ours don't have too much say in the matter..realize that we are dealing with thouroughbred racehorses at our place, so they aren't really pets per say. We just put the short lead on them, attatch it to a post and begin with the spraying. They get used to it after a while...I know of a couple that would much rather get the powerwasher than be escorted to the walker for a couple hours of round and round!