It just takes patience. I would recommend that you use a small rubber band, and put about 3 turns in it. Its going to take time for the pup to realize that this is suppose to stay in. I find that's the biggest problem. I try to start my show kids as soon as the hair is long enough to pull up into a top knot. That way by the time they get to the stage that we're ready to show, they know what top knots are all about.
Also, if you're just starting out with topknots, don't put the bow in until the pup is used to having the hair pulled up in the first place. That will help a lot!
Yorkiebrdr - a/k/a

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