Nope, Abe just puts his head down on his chair and sighs while I do it like "hurry up Ma!" No drooling though. But he's not much of a drooler, compared to other BHs. Do you get the prescription kind or do you buy it over the counter? Abe only had one when he was a pup, and ever since we've tried this kind, I've had no problems. In case you were interested in trying a new kind, it's called Dermapet and it's presciption. It's like $17, but it's worth it.