Very first bath for Max I have had him 2 weeks now and will be taking him his first bath (he got one at PetSmart 2 weeks ago so they could do his nails). I got some really good EarthBath Oatmeal and Aloe Shampoo. The pet rescue lady I adopted him from says he likes his baths. And judging from the fact he loves to peek in through the shower curtain when I am taking my shower tells me he does indeed love to bath. Just wondering what tips, do's and dont's to bathing a yorkie. Any input is greatly appreciated. |
Mine both hate for their baths. I coo and coddle and try to bribe them with treats during grooming time. Monkey will take the treats with his ears sideways and not looking at me. While Maddie REFUSES to even take the treats. I just keeping telling them that I love them and that is why I tortue them with bathing and brushing! My problem is they are so used to getting their way in almost every other area that they are convinced if they look pathetic enough I will stop trying. Good luck! You are off to a great start if he already likes it. |
Oh, Tibbe does the same thing. He pulls those little ears back sideways so hard it is very difficult to even get his ear cleaner in let alone the cotton swab. I had not had a Yorkie that could practically close up its ears B4 Tibbe. And when I am doing his toenails and he decides "not today", he can practically make a fist of his paw! It just somehow closes in on itself. He is so funny! He loves the water and the bath though - just not the ear thing and the toenails -sometimes good, sometimes not good. But in the end, he succumbs to treats and lets me do the nails. But those flat back ears and fist paws are so funny. |
Here is how we give a bath. Use the big utility sink with pull out nozzle. Get water to the right temp. Get towels and hair dryer ready. Put the dog in the bath. Lather body/feet/head/ but don't wash face yet. Lastly we use baby shampoo to wash face. To rinse face, Do not pour water on the dogs eyes or nose. Cup hand and pour water in the hands to rinse face. Work in conditioner and rinse. Turn off water and say :OK all done". Your dog will begin to know that phrase. Our dog then shakes while we guard our self with the towel. Then after shaking off some of the water, use your hand to wring out the water from their legs/feet/tail. Wrap then in a towel and begin to blow dry When they are young use a floor heater to keep them warm while you towel and blow dry. The key to making the bath experience pleasant for both the dog and the owner is preparation. Getting all the supplies ready and washing based on a procedure makes the washing as quick and painless as possible. Obviously you want to minimize the time your dog spends in the bath. |
Got an 11 lb Yorkie, otherwise using the sink with the pull out nozzle sounds best. I do have a flexible shower head that reaches down low enough to bathe him in the tub. |
Bath went reasonably well. I had treats at the ready and I think that helped calm him down. The hair dryer was a different story. Had it on low and still very apprehensive about it. Was a 2 person job to get it done. But after a while towards the end the anxiety level seemed to come down a lot. So hoping it gets better with time. |
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