Thread: Bathing a puppy
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Old 08-13-2008, 05:02 AM   #7
nudiva37
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I would make sure that I don't spook him and talk real calm.
Depending on where you bathe him, my suggestion we be kitchen sink.
Get all the supplies you need because you do not want to take one hand off of him because he can jump out in a "New York Minute". Remember safety first always when grooming. Use a mild shampoo and keep the soap and water out of his nose. I do this my holding up their little snuts. I use water that is luke warm NEVER HOT OR COLD. Try it on your hand first. Get one of those little shower heads you can get at the beauty supply...
I talk in a calming voice the entire time and tell them how good they are.
I have just recently started a little nibble of treat if they sit still on command and don't jump out of the sink... Introduce the water slowly and calmly.
If you do it correctly and make it fun...he will look forward to bathe, if you scare him.. I think you will be up to a few night mare bathes...
This is new so expect him to be scare and try to flee...
You may use a blow dryer... I suggest you cut it on and let it run so he gets use to the noise before you put it on him. Make sure that it is low heat and test it on your hand if it is to hot for you it is really to hot for him. Start with slow blowing heat and air....and tell him how good he is... YOu will do this a few times before he starts to cooperate and realize it doesn't hurt and if I do this I get to cuddle with mommy longer...LOL
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