Is bath time always going to be such a nightmare?

[Magnus]

Originally Posted by BabieChloe

The mat/towel is actually a really good idea, I didn't think of that. Chloe doesn't even want her favorite toy in the bath lol OR apples.. She just wants out. When I bathed her and dried her with the towel she ran out of the bathroom super fast and wanted to rip something.. She wanted payback lol. Puppies are so cute, but I really do hope she likes bath time atleast A LITTLE bit eventually.

What shampoo /conditioner do you use? I have noticed what I am using doesn't make her fluffy, her hair just looks weighed down slightly.

I think the slippery surface makes them even more nervous. I guess it's like us walking on ice. There are bunch of good products for shampoo/conditioner/spritz. Personally, I like GloCoat. I like the scent and the silky feeling. There's also many members that like ESPREE? You can purchase that from one of the YT member's site, toplinepet. (mimimomo, I think? Please correct me if I'm wrong.)

Zoey won't take any treats or anything else during her bath either. Once I'm done with her, she lets out her fury on our couch and pillows. LOL

[Zoey Zendaya]

Yep lay some towels on the floor and let them have at it. I also point. "Mr.HAirDryer" at her for a while and then pin brush.

I found it works better for me to wash her face , chest, and front legs first. Then dry a little with dry washrag , then continue on. She seems less stressed out than having her Face and eyes soaking wet thru out the whole ordeal

I use Chris Christensen products . It's just what my sister the groomer got me to begin with. They are fabulous. After shampoo and cream rinse I use After u Bathe same line , it gets all the soap out and makes brushing easier. Then after drying and brushing I love theit coat link coat dressing. Moisturizers their coat and takes the frizzies right out.So beautiful.

[BabieChloe]

Thank you everyone for the great advice!! Yesterday Chloe stepped into her poop and smudged it alllllllllllllll over herself so she needed another bath! I put down a towel in the sink.... And she didn't mind getting the bath, AT ALL!!!!! She even let me blow dry her and when I let her out she did shake for about 10 minutes but after that she just went to play. Usually she goes to sleep. I guess it really was the slippery surface that was scaring her!

[Magnus]

Originally Posted by BabieChloe

Thank you everyone for the great advice!! Yesterday Chloe stepped into her poop and smudged it alllllllllllllll over herself so she needed another bath! I put down a towel in the sink.... And she didn't mind getting the bath, AT ALL!!!!! She even let me blow dry her and when I let her out she did shake for about 10 minutes but after that she just went to play. Usually she goes to sleep. I guess it really was the slippery surface that was scaring her!

YEY~!~!~! Did you give her a treat after? I usually give them something they'd wouldn't normally get. Like cheese or little piece of hotdog. Something they absolutely love. Helps them to know that there's something good at the end of it all!

[jasminescottage]

Gracie gets bathed weekly in the kitchen sink. Started her at 9 weeks bathing. Each time she has been calmer and calmer. I just talk to her gently and say things like "there's nothing to be scared of.. feel how relaxing the warm water is." Finish then mircrofiber towel and cuddle then blow dry.

Started her grooming about 9 weeks also. Just a little here and there like Dremel on her nails, clipper for privates and pads of feet. Again, each week she gets calmer and calmer with it.

I think these things just take time and patience.

[mimimomo]

Originally Posted by BabieChloe

Thank you everyone for the great advice!! Yesterday Chloe stepped into her poop and smudged it alllllllllllllll over herself so she needed another bath! I put down a towel in the sink.... And she didn't mind getting the bath, AT ALL!!!!! She even let me blow dry her and when I let her out she did shake for about 10 minutes but after that she just went to play. Usually she goes to sleep. I guess it really was the slippery surface that was scaring her!

That's great! Just wondering if her under paw pads have a lot of hair on them? That can make things slippery. Keeping them trimmed will prevent the floor being slippery too if there's no carpeting.

[gracielove]

Gracie has never been a fan of bath time. I did find that when I started bathing her every week that she learned to become more accepting of the routine. Just like any other behavior you are trying to teach, the more you do it the faster they learn. When I would go back to only bathing every couple of weeks she would act up. Just make sure you use a shampoo that does not contain sulfate or other chemicals because they can be too drying to use frequently.

Gracie also gets a bath in the kitchen sink because my back cannot take leaning over a bath tub with her. I think being in the smaller sink makes her less nervous and I use a pet spray attachment that helps get the job of rinsing done much faster.

Blow drying is a good idea. Try giving a treat when whole process is over. It helps them develop a better attitude all around.

Have you tried putting a towel under her feet so she feels more secure in the bath. Sometimes their feet are slipping and the towel makes them feel safer.

[Zoey Zendaya]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

That's great! Just wondering if her under paw pads have a lot of hair on them? That can make things slippery. Keeping them trimmed will prevent the floor being slippery too if there's no carpeting.

Ohhhhhh speaking of trimming paw pads I need a different trimmer. Something that don't have such a loud buzz and small for her tiny feet. As she is getting older she is getting worse when it comes to that and I do it every month right before nail trimming time.
Any suggestions?