Does anybody else bathe their Yorkie with the hose? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Mom2Milo · 03-02-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I guess there probably are some that adjust...I've never had one that adjusted pressures though. I'm just picturing this little dog who is already not fond of water and baths (and has severe anxiety as the OP stated in another one of her threads) being blasted by cold water. I just think that would only scare him more and make him more anxious and afraid of bath timr

There's a setting for a fine mist, one for a direct jet, and one for in-between pressures. I don't know that I've seen nozzles that DON'T have settings.

Catrina · 03-02-2008, 02:27 PM

yeah definitely too cold and prob uncomfortable unless you can adjust the spray and temp.. so you dont just spray everywhere.. remember its not good for them to too much water in their ears so just be careful!

patty58 · 03-02-2008, 02:29 PM

I would think it would be too cold. I always bathe Murfee in warm water and then blow dry him. But then I am a little overcautious with my baby boy

bjh · 03-02-2008, 02:32 PM

I think that was a horrible thing to do to that poor dog. How would you like a hose turned on you? I breaks my heart every time I read one of your posts. No wonder your dog has severe anxiety. JMHO

tumismom · 03-02-2008, 02:34 PM

hmm..i think the water might be tooo cold for them and IMO i wouldn't do it. I bathe mine in a bath tube with warm water. they love it in there, believe it or not. they just relax in there while i massage them. they love it!

lopresm · 03-02-2008, 02:44 PM

I nice warm bath is what your Yorkie needs. The hose pressure is much to strong and the water too cold for your dog. I had German Shepherds and only used the hose on very hot days to wash the mud off their coats after play.
Try putting him in a basin and into your kitchen sink. I find that the basin helps because our pup does not slip and slide. Also, the temperature of the water is tested on our wrists, just like a baby's bath.

We keep the running water away from the pup's face and use only the sprayer to wet and rinse.

When the bath is done, we wrap Remi in a big towel and place him on his grooming table. Nearby is a blow dryer on a stand that allows me to have free hands. The grooming table is wonderful because of the loop. This permits me to comb and dry quickly.

Remi always gets a special treat when his bath and grooming time is over.

littlewhip · 03-02-2008, 02:52 PM

The only sprayer i use is the sink one, That way you can adjust the temp and it works great, I would think an outside hose would be way to cold...All of mine are used to the sink and it only takes 10min tops..for each one

03-02-2008, 02:29 PM	#18
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	I would think it would be too cold. I always bathe Murfee in warm water and then blow dry him. But then I am a little overcautious with my baby boy __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

03-02-2008, 02:34 PM	#20
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 2,321	hmm..i think the water might be tooo cold for them and IMO i wouldn't do it. I bathe mine in a bath tube with warm water. they love it in there, believe it or not. they just relax in there while i massage them. they love it! __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB!

03-02-2008, 02:52 PM	#22
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	The only sprayer i use is the sink one, That way you can adjust the temp and it works great, I would think an outside hose would be way to cold...All of mine are used to the sink and it only takes 10min tops..for each one __________________

03-02-2008, 02:27 PM	#17
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	yeah definitely too cold and prob uncomfortable unless you can adjust the spray and temp.. so you dont just spray everywhere.. remember its not good for them to too much water in their ears so just be careful!

03-02-2008, 02:32 PM	#19
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I think that was a horrible thing to do to that poor dog. How would you like a hose turned on you? I breaks my heart every time I read one of your posts. No wonder your dog has severe anxiety. JMHO

03-02-2008, 02:44 PM	#21
lopresm YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 328	I nice warm bath is what your Yorkie needs. The hose pressure is much to strong and the water too cold for your dog. I had German Shepherds and only used the hose on very hot days to wash the mud off their coats after play. Try putting him in a basin and into your kitchen sink. I find that the basin helps because our pup does not slip and slide. Also, the temperature of the water is tested on our wrists, just like a baby's bath. We keep the running water away from the pup's face and use only the sprayer to wet and rinse. When the bath is done, we wrap Remi in a big towel and place him on his grooming table. Nearby is a blow dryer on a stand that allows me to have free hands. The grooming table is wonderful because of the loop. This permits me to comb and dry quickly. Remi always gets a special treat when his bath and grooming time is over.