When Gracie was a puppy I bathed her in the bathroom sink. She was so tiny! Now that she is a grown up girl I bathe her in the kitchen sink. You might want to use a wet washcloth on his face around his eyes. They tend to freak if they get water in their nose so I try to avoid pouring water over the face.
I do the head and face first to get the scary part out of the way. Using a wet soapy cloth on the face and also rinsing with a cloth seems to lower the stress level. You may want an extra pair of hands if you are feeling kind of nervous about it. They can get very slippery.
Using an all natural shampoo will help keep from hurting the eyes or stripping the skin a and coat. I really think using a tub on a small pup is kind of scary for them. The smaller sink makes them easier to handle and it sure is easier on the back! |