Have you tried putting her in the shower with you? Probably sounds odd, but my Xavier LOVES showers! When he was a puppy, he actually jumped into the shower with me, and it's been showers for him ever since...

Our rescue girl, Sasha, never adjusted to liking baths. We tried everything possible, but it became obvious that whoever previously bathed her must have also been her abuser. In the end, my husband and I worked out a quick routine that lessened her fear but she never learned to like bath time.

Best wishes for you and Miss Mia! Reading all your responses, it looks like you've gotten some great tips! :-)

I've seen some great suggestions posted, and I agree with the others...whatever works. Sometimes it is the excitement in you that distracts them from their fear, others settle with nonchalant, matter-of-fact handling that you give them...but you do have to have that confidence to project it. Sometimes any distraction works, including TV, radio, a window to watch out of, etc.

I also have cats, and I didn't see any mention of trying to wash her like I would attempt to wash a non-willing cat, tho. You might try holding her up with your hand way up under her 2 front legs and supporting her chest so she has to stand on just her 2 back legs (on a non-slippery surface)...even if it's just for a water rinse at first. Make up a shampoo solution you can just squeeze on ahead of time, and use spray conditioner or a solution for that as well. You can use your kitchen sprayer, but use low water so it doesn't spray with a lot of force if she's scared of the spray. It ties up one of your hands having to hold her, but if you are able to get her used to a bit of nice warm water and massage that way, maybe she'll quit minding the bath as much...especially since you will also be working your magic with some of those other fine psychological techniques along with a positional one. Or, if she's big enough and you have a divided sink, drape her over the divide...front paws on one side and rear paws on the other side...and work quickly...use solutions. She would, of course have to be just enough shorter than the top of the divider so that she 'fits' but 'just barely' for this technique, but I have used it and they at first just seem to focus on figuring out how to get one end of the other over that divider because they lack the leverage. By then, the bath is over...and you've worked your magic and loved 'em up, and you may not even need to do it again. :p

I do wish you good luck...and hope the situation resolves quickly.

I sing to Georgie I am sure if someone was looking in they would think I am nuts LOL. He is the same way so ansy and hard to bathe. Good luck!

One of mine will bite me if I try to bathe her. I recently had to take her to the vet for him to mask her so they could wash and trim up her face but I don't want to have to do that again. This last time I took her to a groomer I held her while she tried to do her face and she still tried to bite but I left her to be bathed and the groomer said she did fine. I just hate taking her because I'm afraid if she tries to bite the groomer might be mean to her. This all started after trying a new groomer in town. She only did her face and I was waiting in the lobby but she has acted terrified ever since then. She is a shorkie so can't use a muzzle because her face is so short and I couldn't get to her face. She is on eye drops to keep the pressure down and it just makes her face get so matted and gross. I've tried only doing alittle at a time and that doesn't work. Don't know what to do.

I take my maltese yorkie mix Banksy into the shower with me. I wear an old long sleeved shirt so he can't scratch me if he tries to squirm out of my arms, but mostly he is calm. Anytime I tried giving him a regular bath he hated it and do anything to jump out and was so anxious it broke my heart. If I cuddle him close to my body while quickly washing and rinsing him its so much easier, he even reaches up to try and lick my face. I know its unconventional and I'm sure I'm spoiling him, but think its okay to make a few compromises for ever ones sanity :)

LOL, loved how she was called Sparky, she may be related to Miss Priss, she has all kinds of energy and is into everything BUT, she seems to like her bath, weird I know...just keep at it and she will realize she has no choice in the matter..Btw, I love the sound of Miss Mia...

I have taken both of mine into the shower with me to wash them, and they are fine...and did the kissy thing too. It was a little more back-breaking for me than washing both at the same time in the kitchen sink, and collecting them both in towels after was...err...interesting...:p...but it was a great way to wash all three of us in a very short amount of time...and fun, too. Plus, they have those carriers that their legs stick out of...I forget the brand...but the dog just kind of hangs in front of you. Might be an option.

LOL I'm glad I'm not the only one! Love my baby.

Nope...you're not! LOL I'd do it again, but I'd maybe want DH to collect at least one of them after we're all done....or at least hand me my towel through a tiny crack in the shower door...something! LOL Getting my towel...first...without them fleeing the shower sopping wet was interesting too...but I managed. It was a great idea, though, and worked really well, and they were possibly better (more comfortable ?) in the shower than in the sink. I do have a handheld shower sprayer which made it pretty easy. Glad you mentioned it...I'd thought about it, but didn't put it down at first. :D Take care!