how do you wash a big dog in the winter?

Question

Do I just stick him in the tub?

Answer 1

If it is cold outside, then he shouldn't be outside wet. I suggest washing him inside a basement or overtop of a lot of garbage bags inside, or take him to a groomers

Answer 2

I've got a big dog (120 lbs) and I was dumb enough to wash him in the tub last winter. Yuck. The tub was filthy and he shook water all the way up to the bathroom ceiling. It soaked the toilet paper and got dog hair 8 feet high. It took him forever to dry and I think his fur might have been a little damp still when he had to go outside. After that, I realized that it's well worth it to just let him wait until summer for a bath outside or take him to the groomer.

Answer 3

Bathing Dogs In Winter

Answer 4

Don't. Unless he's gotten into something horribly messy or stinky, just don't bathe him til the weather warms up. If you MUST, then, yes, put him in the tub. Put a big towel in the bottom, to keep him secure. Be prepared with all the towels in the world, and keep the door closed until you have him fairly dry. He'll shake water all over the house. Don't let him outside at all while he's even a bit damp.

Answer 5

I stick my 90 pounder in the tub. Rinse, suds him up, rinse and dry with a towel. Takes no more than 10 min. And he stays warm. The other way is running a garden hose from an inside sink to the outside. I use warm water so he doesn't get cold. (If the air is really cold he disappears in his own fog bank). He's done within ten minutes, then I take him inside where he gets toweled down, then he's got all the time he needs to go ballistic.

Answer 6

This isn't that complicated. You can use the tub. Buy a detachable shower head, a hair catcher for the drain and some good dog shampoo.

Make sure the water isn't too hot, probably not the same temperature you would use on yourself, a little cooler but warm.

Then dry your dog off with a towel and don't let him/her out until he/she is dry.

Yes, you will have some residual hair but it isn't that hard to clean up and it is worth having a clean, good smelling dog.

Oh, they do make tearless shampoo for dogs, I highly reccomend that.

Answer 7

FYI they sell an attachment for your bath tub if you do not have a shower that will work. It is basically a hose with the end shaped like a hand to massage the skin and remove dander and it helps with skittish dogs. They are not afraid of the hand!!!!

Answer 8

Assuming there is a reason you feel your dog needs to be bathed, get some handiwipes and rub your dog all over with these. They should remove anything in his fur and leave him soft and shiny. No mess, no fuss, no big mess afterward and you don't have to worry about him catching a chill.

If the issue is just a body smell, use dryer sheets - one in each hand and wipe him all over with these. They will leave him smelling fresh and pretty and will even soften his fur.

Answer 9

I use either my bathtub or shower.Place a towel on the bottom of the tub or stall to keep your dog from slipping around and freaking out.

Answer 10

If you NEED to bath the dog, you can do it in the tub, or take it to a groomer. If you don't need to bath the dog, don't wash off his protective oils with a unnecessary bath. He needs those oils
to protect both his coat and his skin.

Answer 11

We use the bathtub and a hand held shower head. This way we can get him wet and rinse him off easily. It keeps the water from running into his face which he hates. Also alot of hands on while washing helps him to cooperate more.