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12-30-2008, 03:35 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada
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| bath? just a quick question .. how did you introduce your yorkie to his/her fist bath without scaring him/her? just asking cuz the last puppy i remember having was scared of water and i dont remember what my mom did to scare him :S |
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12-30-2008, 03:41 PM | #2 |
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| I didn't even think about an introduction. Never occurred to me, & maybe this helped. If you are fearful or whatever, he may sense it, & react accordingly. I do remember singing, to distract Gus, as I lowered him into a sink with knee high warm water. I don't remember the name of the song, but Squirt howled as I sang. I never give Squirt a bath. He gets a shower once a month.
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12-30-2008, 03:45 PM | #4 |
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| I used lotts of treats to associate bath time with good things. When a puppy comes in the shelter they ussually have never had a bath, so i start them off in ver litt;e water, just enough to get there feet wet and give them a treat, them i take them out and add a bit more water and give them another treat. You have to be careful and not give a treat when he/she is crying alot or shaking. Also remember dont have the water too cold. And not to hot either because a puppies skin is alot more sensative then ours. On the first bath i never washthe head (Unless its a special condition) Because that is the scariest part is when you try to make their head wet wnough to shamppoo. If her head is greasy or stinky or whatever just ue a damp facecloth and gently rub her fur wiiht it. Thats just my way, but im no expert..llol and its worked for me.. |
12-30-2008, 03:46 PM | #5 |
Dainty Dawgs Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Reno
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| I think most pups will be scared the first time...I usually run the water the whole time that my yorkies get a bath but I wonder if you just set them in a warm bath like you would a child if the transition would be easier...Mine hate the blow dryer more than the bath. I have to start the dryer while they are wrapped in a towel so they get use to the sound before I use it. Also I think the more baths they get the more comfortable they become. |
12-30-2008, 03:52 PM | #6 | |
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12-30-2008, 03:54 PM | #7 |
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12-30-2008, 03:58 PM | #8 |
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12-30-2008, 04:00 PM | #9 |
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| Don't worry about the first bath. Subsequent baths will be more of a problem. Gus senses when it's bath time, & hides.
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12-30-2008, 04:01 PM | #10 |
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| good point :P....i hope he doesnt get scared of water....dogs are more easyer to wash when they're not jumping around in the bath to get out :P...lol |
12-30-2008, 04:03 PM | #11 |
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| thats what the dog we have at my dad's do...lol...you'd think after ten years that he would find a different place to hide than behind the couch when we call him for a bath...lol |
12-30-2008, 04:09 PM | #12 |
Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California!
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| Tinkerbell absolutely loves the water! She often falls asleep during a bath For her first bath I remember filling up an old dishwashing tub enough to cover her up to the knees or so with warm water and just putting her in it and letting her play a bit, I used a cup to pour water over her body. My other yorkie Gizmo hates the water, especially the running water is very scary for him. I would suggest not putting the water on her head the first time and don't have the water running. I think some just like it and some don't, no matter what you do. |
12-30-2008, 04:11 PM | #13 |
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| I'm not sure about the significance of the 116 in your User Name, but your last post was 116. Had to happen at least once.
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12-30-2008, 04:12 PM | #14 |
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| its because i wanted to put 16(birthday) but it didnt work so i added a 1 to it ....if it answers? :S |
12-30-2008, 04:12 PM | #15 |
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| I never thought of introducing Bella to the bath. I think we started out by bathing her in the sink, but it was such a struggle, b/c she would try to climb out. So, my husband actually has to sit in the bathtub with her now. It's so funny, any time she hears the shower go on in our guest bathroom, she comes running to me and hides between my legs. Poor thing! And we can't even use the blow dryer on her. She hates it! She's exhausted after her bath. |
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