He's about a year and a half old is a cockapoo. So he's a medium small dog. He's really a sissy dog and when I turn the bath water on he starts shaking nonstop. I feel so bad for him!!! Help!!
2007-01-05 08:13:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a large mixed breed who was the same way. You gotta put yourself in the dog's position and see that a bath is pretty scary. The water running usually loud, the soap smells really strong, and they're being put in water suddenly, which is quite a shock. I solved the problem by wearin a bathing suit taking the bath with Lucky in a big kiddie pool, I used oderless shampoo as well.
Try getting in the water with your dog, show him it's okay and talk quietly to him to reassure him, maybe bring in one or two of his favorite toys to make the bath fun. Be sure to dry him off good and give him something to renforce that baths are fun, and next thing you know he'll be jumping in the bath by himself!
2007-01-05 08:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by solemntear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a problem like this with my dog when she was a puppy. She doesn't love taking baths, but she now tolerates them a lot better.
First, I already had the water ready when we went into the bathroom. I put my feet in the water and sat on the side with my pup on my lap. I talked in soothing tones and she was content. She started shaking when I scooped water onto her back, but after a bit of petting, water, and soothing talk, she came around. I was able to put her in the water and get the bath over with. After a few more baths, she didn't mind anymore and I could put her directly in the water from the start.
How many times are you bathing your dog? You don't need to give your dog a bath more than once a month unless he's extremely dirty. Giving him more baths than is needed washes away the protective oils in his fur and on his skin.
2007-01-05 16:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by VJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Draw the bath when he's not in the room (so he doesn't hear the water running).
Make sure the water is warm (not hot and not cold).
If he doesn't like being immersed in the water, just wash a portion of his body at a time, and talk to him in soothing, calm tones.
When he cooperates, make sure he gets lots of praise, and when the bath is finished say "all done!" and give him a special treat.
Do that every time he gets a bath and he'll start associating the action with reward.
Don't yell at him or "fight" with him over his bath; it will only make him more fearful of it.
2007-01-05 16:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing you do is NEVER let him hear the bath running, never make it too warm or too cold, a Luke warm to cool bath is preferred. Fill the tub with only 2 inches of water and when you put him in it you should stand in it with him and always put his favorite toy in it also. Use a small cup to pour water over him. Never use the shower. I have a Cairn Terrier who was the same way (scared shytless) but now she will jump in when told to. Good luck.
2007-01-05 16:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk nice to him a sooth him like you would if you were not bathing him make him like it and want it.
2007-01-05 16:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He just has to suck it up. You're not hurting him, he'll live.
One of my dogs didn't like the water when we first got him. When out boating he would sit in the boat by himself whining while the rest of us were in the water (sandbar). After two trips to the sandbar he couldn't take it anymore and eventually jumped in on his own. Now he LOVES the boat and swimming.
2007-01-05 16:17:00 · answer #6 · answered by KJ 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
put his favorite toy in the bath and make him put a little bit of a paw in at a time.
2007-01-05 16:16:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Vets have always the best advices.
2007-01-05 16:17:22 · answer #8 · answered by kinga310 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋