giving your dog a bath
By TCampbell
@TCampbell (180)
United States
June 23, 2008 7:48pm CST
I'm sure there are many techniques on bathing dogs but the only way I can give my dog a bath without straining my back is to get in the tub with her. With that comes soapy water and dog hair, so much that I usually take a shower afterwards. Does anyone have a foolproof method of dog bathing?
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5 responses
@kaytee717 (188)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Sometimes I put the dog in the tub and just kneel and give him a bath. but one a nice summer day I find it fun and he enjoys it more we wash him in the back of the house and shampoo him with the hose. We kinda make a game out of it!
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@TCampbell (180)
• United States
24 Jun 08
I used to do the outdoor bath but it seems when I'm bathing one of the dogs the other three dogs just have to get involved somehow and we all wind up soaking wet.
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@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Hi there TCampbell, My dad used to place our dog's hand in his arm and facing him..then by that position, dad can rub him and soap his entire body, so far, the dog will not move, he was train since he was a puppy!
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
24 Jun 08
LOL....anyway, you can just do it once you will regularly give him a bath, he will get to use...Enjoy@
@TCampbell (180)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Hey checapricorn, how are things? I think maybe that's my problem with my doggies. I didn't train them to enjoy their bathtime. Maybe your dad can fly out to Tucson and give my dogs a bath. Take care.
@snowy22315 (182524)
• United States
24 Jun 08
My dog is small so I am able to lift him in and out of the tub without too much trouble. I dont like giving him a bath but I will do it. In the warm weather I am tempted to give him a bath outside but he is afraid of the hose.
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@Valenas (1507)
• United States
24 Jun 08
We have a bench outside, so I have my dog hop up on the seat, and I can wash her without bending over. She is a Labrador-mix, so this is not just a method for small dogs. This removes her chance to lean into me, and I will not get as wet or as hairy. After I rinse her off in the end, I put a lead around her (one that I do not mind getting wet, usually one from work because I accidentally bring them home), and we walk her around on the nearest white concrete walkway.
@TCampbell (180)
• United States
24 Jun 08
The bench might work for one of the younger pooches (I have four dogs) but I'd be afraid put my older dog on a bench, she has problems with her hips. But with the other dogs it might be o.k. I'll have to check into it. Thanks.
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@jenni2laugh (26)
• United States
24 Jun 08
I do the same thing as the questioner i actually get in the tub with my pug and have to wash him and then wash myself afterward.
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