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Smokey2011 · 01-05-2012, 02:42 AM

Smokey gets a bath every 8 weeks when he goes to the groomer. We are at about 6+ weeks right now and he still has that delicious 'new puppy' smell. I comb him every other day and wipe his face and winky with a damp washcloth when he needs it. He is extremely 'active' and since I dont have the equipment or knowledge that the groomer does, I will continue to leave all this in her very professional hands. I think we will continue to do a modified puppy cut.. he looks really tough a little punked out. :>)~

Though I used to cut all of my sighthounds' claws (up to 16 paws at a time and no bleeders), I can't see myself trying to wrestle Smokey into submission long enough to do his.

Harrysmum · 01-05-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

Over the past 20 years, I've used all kinds of dog shampoos and conditioners and have actually found Patene people conditioner to be the best conditioner for my yorkie.

Me too!! Bet I get shouted at (again!!

)

I'm sure Andy can't tell what's me and what's Harry when it's dark.....!!! Sally + Harry x

MJsBella · 01-05-2012, 07:25 AM

What do you use on top of their little heads...I don't want to get shampoo in her face - or can I use it on her head/ears?

I have only had Bella for 2 weeks and she had one bath....she loves to play outside and is needs another bath! She is a stinky puppy!

Nancy1999 · 01-05-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MJsBella

What do you use on top of their little heads...I don't want to get shampoo in her face - or can I use it on her head/ears?

I have only had Bella for 2 weeks and she had one bath....she loves to play outside and is needs another bath! She is a stinky puppy!

Many of the dog shampoos are safe and won't sting eyes. Don't use human baby shampoo though, it's made to really help with cradle cap a very oily condition, and is too harsh for a puppy. You can put some shampoo in a cup and add warm water and use a baby washcloth to wash the face. Joey's learned to hold his head back to let me rinse it, but I still rinse the sides of his face with a cup.

lovespandp · 01-05-2012, 09:11 AM

** When using a human shampoo be very VERY careful! I had my fun with using it.

I was giving Pnut a bath, I was using head and shoulders on him. I took a little bit in my hand and went to put some under his chin, well his mouth was open and down the hatch it went.

I would say a teaspoon went in his mouth, as soon as I noticed I rinsed his mouth out, thought he was ok... As I was blow drying him he threw up, then again and again.

I called the vet and in we went! I felt like such a dumb bunny! I have a good realtionship with my vet, I use to work with him years ago... he looked at me and said " You know better, why did you use head and shoulders"?? Ugh I felt the size of a Pea!!

I know it was my fault, I have been bathing Pnut for years and never anything like that happened to me, so if I do use human shampoo it is only on his body!

MJsBella · 01-05-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Many of the dog shampoos are safe and won't sting eyes. Don't use human baby shampoo though, it's made to really help with cradle cap a very oily condition, and is too harsh for a puppy. You can put some shampoo in a cup and add warm water and use a baby washcloth to wash the face. Joey's learned to hold his head back to let me rinse it, but I still rinse the sides of his face with a cup.

Thanks! I will have to read the bottle. It is an oatmeal shampoo (not sure what brand) for puppies. It is like the top of her little head is oily but I did not use any of the shampoo when I gave her a bath.

We wash Bella's face everyday and she likes that.

To OP...did you give your baby a bath???

beecee · 01-05-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Breny

I bathe about every 10 days. I have one who actually gets "greasy" hair like a human

Mine is the same way. My GF likes to bathe him a lot more than I do. He does get more butt baths though. Even when it's trimmed he still gets poo there every now and then.

Christmas eve morning I paid dearly for not checking his butt after a poop...what a mess that was

So, more butt baths than body baths in my house heh

gryhndnut · 01-05-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MJsBella

Thanks! I will have to read the bottle. It is an oatmeal shampoo (not sure what brand) for puppies. It is like the top of her little head is oily but I did not use any of the shampoo when I gave her a bath.

We wash Bella's face everyday and she likes that.

To OP...did you give your baby a bath???

I think tomorrow is going to be the big day! Wish me luck!

Nancy1999 · 01-05-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gryhndnut

I think tomorrow is going to be the big day! Wish me luck!

Good luck!

chachi · 01-05-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

Over the past 20 years, I've used all kinds of dog shampoos and conditioners and have actually found Patene people conditioner to be the best conditioner for my yorkie.

Thats what I use too that or loreal vive

Mom to Hot Rod · 01-05-2012, 04:09 PM

I try to bathe my every 2 weeks. I groom mine myself and I usually wind up trimming them every other bath.

I currently use an oatmeal shampoo and a medicated conditioner that we got for Hot Rod when he was a pup for dry skin. I still use Bio Groom puppy shampoo for their faces and head. I figure it is safe around their eyes.

Good luck tomorrow.

beecee · 01-05-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gryhndnut

I think tomorrow is going to be the big day! Wish me luck!

You can do it! Take pictures

morkieholly · 01-05-2012, 05:19 PM

Good Luck! I can't imagine waiting that long, Holly would stink us out of the house! She gets bathed weekly.

MorkieMomma · 01-05-2012, 07:02 PM

I give Bella a bath once a week. Brussels gets his bath once a month now. (he's not a Yorkie, has no Yorkie in him at all and thus has fur, not hair).

At first it was every 2 days but now it's down to once a week.

Several members here told me that it's not just about the health of the puppy (which is of utmost importance), but it's also about their mood. By nature, dogs like to be clean...hence why the vast majority won't potty near their bed/food areas.

Bella would shiver when I gave her a bath, and she'd squirm and whimper. After a lot of suggestions here I decided to shower with her against my chest. That's the way we've done it ever since. She's very comfortable with her shower time now, and almost acts like she enjoys it. She even tolerates the blow dryer on low setting without chucking fits.

Hint: Warm up your bathroom with a small space heater before bathtime. You'll be a sweating mess...but your puppy will be very comfortable.

Kentuckyyorkie · 01-05-2012, 08:11 PM

I give my two a bath ever 10 to 14 days. I can tell by the dingy water they were dirty most of the time even though they don't always seem that dirty. They are so fluffy when clean and usually run laps around the house like they feel better too.

01-05-2012, 02:42 AM	#16
Smokey2011 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 90	Smokey gets a bath every 8 weeks when he goes to the groomer. We are at about 6+ weeks right now and he still has that delicious 'new puppy' smell. I comb him every other day and wipe his face and winky with a damp washcloth when he needs it. He is extremely 'active' and since I dont have the equipment or knowledge that the groomer does, I will continue to leave all this in her very professional hands. I think we will continue to do a modified puppy cut.. he looks really tough a little punked out. :>)~ Though I used to cut all of my sighthounds' claws (up to 16 paws at a time and no bleeders), I can't see myself trying to wrestle Smokey into submission long enough to do his. __________________ Smokey's personal assistant, Jeff

01-05-2012, 09:11 AM	#20
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	When using a human shampoo be very VERY careful! I had my fun with using it. I was giving Pnut a bath, I was using head and shoulders on him. I took a little bit in my hand and went to put some under his chin, well his mouth was open and down the hatch it went. I would say a teaspoon went in his mouth, as soon as I noticed I rinsed his mouth out, thought he was ok... As I was blow drying him he threw up, then again and again. I called the vet and in we went! I felt like such a dumb bunny! I have a good realtionship with my vet, I use to work with him years ago... he looked at me and said " You know better, why did you use head and shoulders"?? Ugh I felt the size of a Pea!! I know it was my fault, I have been bathing Pnut for years and never anything like that happened to me, so if I do use human shampoo it is only on his body! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."**

01-05-2012, 04:09 PM	#26
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I try to bathe my every 2 weeks. I groom mine myself and I usually wind up trimming them every other bath. I currently use an oatmeal shampoo and a medicated conditioner that we got for Hot Rod when he was a pup for dry skin. I still use Bio Groom puppy shampoo for their faces and head. I figure it is safe around their eyes. Good luck tomorrow. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

01-05-2012, 07:02 PM	#29
MorkieMomma Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Missouri, but will always be a Montana girl. Posts: 472	I give Bella a bath once a week. Brussels gets his bath once a month now. (he's not a Yorkie, has no Yorkie in him at all and thus has fur, not hair). At first it was every 2 days but now it's down to once a week. Several members here told me that it's not just about the health of the puppy (which is of utmost importance), but it's also about their mood. By nature, dogs like to be clean...hence why the vast majority won't potty near their bed/food areas. Bella would shiver when I gave her a bath, and she'd squirm and whimper. After a lot of suggestions here I decided to shower with her against my chest. That's the way we've done it ever since. She's very comfortable with her shower time now, and almost acts like she enjoys it. She even tolerates the blow dryer on low setting without chucking fits. Hint: Warm up your bathroom with a small space heater before bathtime. You'll be a sweating mess...but your puppy will be very comfortable. Last edited by MorkieMomma; 01-05-2012 at 07:05 PM.

01-05-2012, 07:25 AM	#18
MJsBella Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ND Posts: 70	What do you use on top of their little heads...I don't want to get shampoo in her face - or can I use it on her head/ears? I have only had Bella for 2 weeks and she had one bath....she loves to play outside and is needs another bath! She is a stinky puppy!

01-05-2012, 05:19 PM	#28
morkieholly Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA USA Posts: 183	Good Luck! I can't imagine waiting that long, Holly would stink us out of the house! She gets bathed weekly.

01-05-2012, 08:11 PM	#30
Kentuckyyorkie YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 355	I give my two a bath ever 10 to 14 days. I can tell by the dingy water they were dirty most of the time even though they don't always seem that dirty. They are so fluffy when clean and usually run laps around the house like they feel better too.