My routine:
I always do the nails on a different day, less stress, I try to do them at least once a week so I only have to take a TINY bit off, I'm nervous to take a lot off.
Bath time - I prepare everything. towel by the tub, curtain out, shower head down and ready to use, ear drops on the toilet seat so I can grab them.
I grab doggie, turn on tap, test water, plunk doggie in tub, start water on dog, then let him have a drink from shower head. plug ears, wet face. turn off tap, douse in "Isle of Dogs" shampoo, scrub, rinse. Then I use conditioner, same brand, same procedure. I rinse for an extra few seconds.
I wrap doggie in towel so I don't drop him and so he can't squirm. I use ear drops that have a drying agent. I put them in a tiny dropper so I can get better aim.
Then I dry and brush.
Have a fun bath time.....
My other alternative - Call the groomer
that's where Harley is going Thursday
I only send him when his facial hair around his eyes gets long, cause I can't give good hair cuts (I keep him in a long coat, so I don't want to mess his looks up)