Boo Boo shakes every time he gets a bath. He's used to it, he gets one every week. As soon as he sees me getting the stuff ready for a bath he runs and hides. He behaves well during the bath, even lifting his back legs so I can wash and rinse the inside of his leg. I've just accepted that he doesn't like it. I talk to him during the bath and give him little treats when he does good. Once he is out of the water he is just fine. He actually likes getting blow dried. He sits on a towel moving his head back and forth with the dryer. The only part he really hates is when I try to brush the hair on his face. Then he starts channeling ray Charles, bobbing his head back and forth to get away from the brush...It's just something that has to be done. While the dog may not like it, you just gotta remind yourself that it is part of taking good care of your baby and try not to feel too bad about it.
As for dogs going crazy after a bath...from my experience that is completely normal. Every dog i've ever had goes a little nuts.... |