Hello Everyone
 

Just found this sight on yorkies. I have a had mine since Oct. 2003. He was actually born the day I had back surgery so it easy to remember his birthday. His name is Buddy and I love him. He is so smart. He seems to know everything I tell him when I talk to him. He hates a bath. He doesn't seem to have a problem with splashing around the pool area but he doesn't like any other kind of water. I have a hard time when it comes time to take a bath. You can't mention the word because he will run behind the couch where I can't reach him. Also I put this smock on and if he sees it he will hide or if he sees the towels to dry him off with. He is funny to watch when his ears perk up and he knows what is going to happen by just talking about bathtime. :p :p Not so funny when I have to chase him down. :( You have probably talked about this before but this last year I have had a real time in him smelling bad not long after his bath. I have been trying whatever I can find but it doesn't seem to help. He constantly licks himself like a cat. Any one have suggestions on what I can do or try. Speaking about cats he lays on the back of my couch just like a cat would do. Glad I found this sight

welcome to YT.

I am sure someone will be able to help you.

I have not encountered that problem so I am clueless.
Good Luck!

Hi and welcome, sorry I am not much help but there are lots of people here that can hopefully give you some guidance. My yorkie hates to be bathed too, we have to lift up the couch while the other picks her out so you are not alone there. Hope to see pics of your furbaby too.

I'm not any help either, but welcome to YT!!

:wavey: Hi welcome to YT! You have found a place filled with knowledgeable, caring, fun yorkie owners.

My Bubba loves to lay on the back of the couch too :)

I would take Buddy to the vet & have his skin checked if he is licking like that - although I know sometimes licking is some type of OCD behavior that can occur in pets - my Bubba has licked upholstery before. :confused:

Also, I'm wondering if the horrid bath fear & the licking are related - I'm wondering what you are using for shampoo to bathe him. Perhaps it irritates his skin

Welcome to YT!!!!! :) I know you will love it here!

i was thinking the same thing ... perhaps a different shampoo might alleviate his hatred of baths?

i bathe mine with minksheen or petsilk products and they smell great all week! no "dog smell" or licking at all :)

ETA: welcome to YT! :D

welcome to YT.

Welcome, I just got a yorkie two weeks ago so her little traits have not been clearly identified yet but my other dog is a silky and he hates bath he starts shaking and when he hears the water but he behaves while he is getting a bath and he likes to sit on the top of the couch too but I he is always been around cats since he was a puppy..

Hello and welcome to YT :D

Welcome to YT ! :wavey:

Welcome :)

Welcome to YorkieTalk!

Thanks!! for your warm welcome to YT
 

I went to the store today and bought some shampoo with oatmeal in it. I am going to try it. A few suggested it in other threads. I have tried different shampoos already. I also found a spray called Perfect Scents I am going to try. You can also pour it into a special brush and brush it on their coat. We will see if it will help

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