Face washing?
 

What is the best way to wash a yorkies face and make it smell nice and clean?

Puppy tearless shampoo and a wet wash cloth :D

I followed advice given here and started using BioGroom's Fluffy Puppy tearless shampoo on my boys' faces. The results were great. Cleans sticky beards very well, smells great, and isn't harsh.

Can you get Biogroom at the pet sstores or do you need to order online? I have done the washcloth thing but for some reason they are still smelly after a bath, But I use baby shampoo, maybe too gentle?

I use this during bath time as well. In between I use sensitve, scentless baby wipes or a wet baby washcloth.

I love Spa Lavish. It smells incredible - vanilla and blueberry!

Spa Lavish Pet Facial Scrub (8 oz)

I love Espree facial cleansers, they are tearless also. It is a light foam and just dab it on, work it in then wipe off with a warm wet cloth.

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Thank you alll for the replies. I ended up getting Biogroom Fluffy Puppy. It was the one our feed store carried at first glance. It worked beautifully. Some of these others that were mentioned I believe they carry as well. I may eventually try them all.:D

I like the sound of the foam in cleanser! Which scent do you use? They all sound good -- they should have a sample set. :)
I usually just use a little Fluffy Puppy on a wet wash cloth but sometimes it is an extra step or two to rinse it out well. Do you rinse these facial cleansers? I love Espree products so know I won't be disappointed, just not sure on which to order.

I use Tropiclean D-mat on my dog. It gets out the tear gook and also is fantastic to clean the beard hair. I use a square cotton pad and spray a dab of the D-mat on it before applying to face and beard. Then I take a wide tooth comb and gently brush out tangles made by eye gook and also water stains on the beard due to drinking out of a water bowl. It brushes out soooo easy. To rinse away the D-mat, I wet another cotton pad, squeeze out most of the excess water and wipe her face again. To dry, I use a 3rd cotton pad and pat her face dry.

Trying to wash face turned into a disaster!
 

:confused: What to do? I tried to wash Teppi's face with her Tropiclean tearless shampoo (hypoallergenic). I tried to introduce her to all the things I would be using including the water. I put some of the shampoo on a soft wet cloth & the minute I touched her beard she began to fight & wouldn't stop. It just got worse from that moment on! She also fights me really bad when I try to comb or brush her. I have a comb & brush that a groomer @ Pet Smart said would be the best. Her shampoo has very little scent to it but I'm not worried about that. I would appreciate some advice on how to keep her calm when trying to wash her face & brush her. After about 5min. of trying to wash her face I gave up. She was fighting so bad I was afraid she was going to hurt herself or scare her away from baths, grooming, etc. even more. She's going to the groomer in a couple of days so she'll get clean & prettier there but I want to be able to groom her @ home. I did a little clipping on a few areas that needed it but my Mom had to hold her & she still fought some. Any suggestions? :( Also, I read somewhere not to use scented shampoo on a Yorkie because it could cause skin problems. Is this true or does it matter if you use scented products to clean her up? Some advice would be really helpfull. I've had other puppies/dogs in the past (not Yorkies) & never had such a problem trying to groom them. (chows & Shih Tzus)

Scented shampoos formulated for dogs are fine, but your dog may have a preference for a particular scent. My dogs could not tolerate the smell of Chris Christensen's Day to Day products.

How old is Teppi? You might have to work with her, train her to accept grooming. Go slowly, and be patient, calm, confident, and reassuring. Talk to her, tell her what you are going to do, praise her when she is calm, and offer treats when she behaves correctly.

Work on grooming when she worn out after a play session or a walk. Don't attempt it when she is full of energy. Make grooming a relaxing and pleasant experience. I incorporate a lot of massage into the bathing and combing process.

Careful with water and shampoo near eyes and ears. Be sure to rinse very well to make sure nothing is in the eyes.

Hope some of this helps.

Oh, yes! I like to wake Kacee up for a good brushing and combing.:D

The one thing she loves and has loved since she was a baby is to have her face washed though. It's pretty cute.:)

Now I know for sure that Kacee is a perfect angel!

My boys aren't crazy about the process of washing their faces, but they like the end result of feeling clean and they love the attention. By the time we are finished bathing and blow drying, they are like butter melting. Then I give them a bed fresh from the laundry and they go off to dreamland. :p

how do you rinse all the shampoo off of their faces/heads without getting water in their ears? especially if they're really skiddish during bathtime

I've been using the Aloe/Oatmeal because it is fragrance free and thought that would be best for them because one of mine has sensitive skin. I just dab it on, wet the hair a little and rub it in then wipe off with a warm washcloth. Works good for a quick clean up and also use it on them when doing the full bath/spa. :)

I use a measuring cup to pour water down the back of the head and then the front, directing water away from the ears. I also hold down the ear flaps a bit, and I think my dogs keep their ears down. They have a lot of hair which may also help keep the water out. I have to use a washcloth on the sides of their heads to make sure no shampoo lingers at the base of their ears. Some books I have read recommend putting a cotton ball in their ears. I tried, but the cotton ball wouldn't stay put.

I want to try this product. Hopefully our Petco carries it in their Espree selection.

She is an angel. I don't know why, but she has always liked to have her face washed. I sit her on a chair in the bathroom and she sits there just so sweet. Now, the funny thing is that she tries to become invisible at bath time.:D

Maybe we can combine our dogs: Max likes having his body washed and Kacee likes having her faced washed. :p

That sounds ideal! Funny thing! Muffin always stayed on the mat until my bath was over. Kacee wants no part of it. She won't even go in there, if she thinks it's my bath time.:D

Washing face & brushing Teppi getting better!
 

:thumbup: Thank you for all your advice. I haven't tried to wash her face with any kind of products yet. I have just used a warm cloth to try to get her use to it or to get the eye stuff off. Trying to get the bath shampoo out of her beard took more time than she was willing to give. So I'm going to get something else to use on her face. The advice about grooming her after she's worn out for whatever reason works GREAT!!! I'm taking it slow & easy & following all your instructions. For now I do it @ the end of the day when we get ready for bed, after she has found a spot on the bed to curl up & go to sleep. She's not fighting me or trying to get away much @ all now. It's becoming alot more pleasant for both of us. I forgot, my Mom brought home this waterless bath spray just now that she got @ Wal-Mart. It's made by Minute Groom. You just spray, rub, wipe with no suds. It says that it cleanses, deodorizes, moisturizes with Aloe & Jojoba. Teppi goes to the groomer today for the 1st time so I'll try this new spray later when she needs a little clean up. It also says you can use it for a bath & has really simple instructions. If it works it'll be good for a quick bath when you need it & short on time. :D Thanks, Teppi & Pam

Has anyone used any of the petsmart products? Which would be the best for a puppy?

Thanks! ♥

ps - eyegoop - warm water, soft washcloth, comb... ;)

Some people like Pet Head. I haven't tried it. Haven't heard any reviews of the new Kong line. I personally don't care for any of the other brands.

I love BioGroom's Fluffy Puppy, but it has to be ordered online. Espree has a tearless shampoo available at Petco.

:D Sorry, meant to say she looks fine & smells fine. My mistake. lol

I have been using just a warm wash cloth and water, but thanks for everone advise on the wash to use to on their beards and to smell fresh again. I am going to order some.

I had to start sloww too with the brushing. Jack would not in the beggining stand for it. After going to the groomer he got better the after he seen me brushing Josie he thinks she is getting more attention then him. So now I try to hide when I brushing one cause then they both want to be brushed and waller (sp) all over me then it turns into play. They usually come up to me to be brushed in the morning when they see me getting dressed and doing my hair.