[katelin]

I bathe our puppies at about 4 weeks. I don't put them into a sink of water, just use a rubber hose sprayer to wet their bodies a little and use a very small amount of puppy shampoo. I don't wash their heads at this age or get water anywhere near their noses.

Usually young puppies don't need to be scrubbed. They just need to be rinsed a little. You want to make this experience as pleasant as possible. So if you don't have a sprayer, just use a warm wet washcloth to wipe the puppy's body. No need to use shampoo.

Always dry first with a towel, and keep them warm. Then hold a hair dryer about 2 feet away and gently blow dry. Fluff the hair with your other hand so it dries to the skin. Only wash during the day and preferably when it is warm so they don't get chilled.

Then a nice brushing with a "pin brush", lots of compliments and praise, and a treat when all is done.

Best wishes with your new baby.