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Mier · 07-13-2009, 08:34 AM

Okay to start Roxy is 1 1/2 yrs old and Charlie is 10 months. Ive had them both since they were puppies and I usually bath them once a week. Everytime I bath them they are absolutely terrified of the water especially in their face. I always use a cup to rinse the soap off and I pour the water on their head to get the soap off their faces... my questions are..
1. Is there a way to rinse the soap off that is less traumatizing, they freak out when the water is put in their face or eyes.
2. I think the water gets in their ears when I'm rinsing, I tried cotton balls but they always fall out... is it really harmful for it to get in their ears?
3. How can I make bath time fun time?

Thanks!!!

07-13-2009, 08:34 AM	#1
Mier Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 127	Help with bathing! Okay to start Roxy is 1 1/2 yrs old and Charlie is 10 months. Ive had them both since they were puppies and I usually bath them once a week. Everytime I bath them they are absolutely terrified of the water especially in their face. I always use a cup to rinse the soap off and I pour the water on their head to get the soap off their faces... my questions are.. 1. Is there a way to rinse the soap off that is less traumatizing, they freak out when the water is put in their face or eyes. 2. I think the water gets in their ears when I'm rinsing, I tried cotton balls but they always fall out... is it really harmful for it to get in their ears? 3. How can I make bath time fun time? Thanks!!!