How do you keep your dog still when giving him a bath?

well i have had many dogs...some liked taking baths and some just dint....the ones who dint... i used to chain them up near the bathing area and justlet the water flow around their feet for a while till they get used to it....then slowly i zstart splashing water on them as a game and they start enjoyin it.... and finally they get used to the water and the temperature in case its cold and then the real bath comes... :) worked for me as all my dogs have been labs.... so it depends on what dogs u have and their tempraments and upbringing so all the best to u.... but finally if nothin is working then get used to having a bath with ur dog!!

My dog really likes taking bath, as she likes to play with water. The only headache we have is, she likes to play with water while taking bath. So, we have to use a chain to tie her up while bathing her. Will putting her in a bathtub for bath help to comfort her? Or let her play with some toys while bathing her?

Our pet dogs are used to taking baths in the morning. They have been taking baths since they were just puppies. And now they are no longer afraid of taking baths, even if the weather is rainy or just simply cold. I find it amazing that our dogs love to take a bath when others do not really enjoy taking a bath and gets dirty again within five minutes. Our pet dogs are really pampered and we'd love them to stay with us longer to have some pets to take them to bath. I miss them already!

Well,I tie him in a leash but he is steady whenever I give him a bath.He follows me wherever I go.Then I wet myself as well for both of us to enjoy the water.

Well my mom hugs them down..lol. I have one dog whose really afraid of taking a bath..that whenever he hears the word "bath" he would really run and hide!

Good thing my dogs are used to taking bath regularly so they are behaved whenever they take bath. I don't know if you will believe me or not, but we let them decide if they want to take a bath or not. We show them the water and if they want or they are ready to take bath then they come to us. You may try giving them toys while taking bath so they will behave or you may also try to give them rewards after taking bath.

You have to make it a good experience for her..Use treats to entice her not pull and force her...Slowly and she will eventually get used to it...make sure water is nice and warm and water dosnt get into her ears...

Spank him gently on the butt. LOL! Cruel. Just kiddin'... Most dogs naturally dislike to take a bath--thanks to their mammalian instinct. Nevertheless, what I did with my puppy was I literally talk to him to get used to his morning bathing ritual (and spank him very gently when hr gets out of my grip). Now, he usually "volunteers" to take a bath in the morning (only once in every 3 days). What a good dog?!

My dog has never given me any trouble taking a bath. I guess because we gave her her first bath at 5 weeks old and it has been a regular routine ever since. How old is your puppy? Maybe they will get used to it with time. Make sure you don't get water in their ears or soap in their eyes. Anything that would traumatize them about bath time.

My dog, Gluteus, used to hate bathing. He used to bite me whenever I would pick him up for a bath. So what I usually do when its time for Glutes to take a bath, I would cover his head with a blanket or a big towel then he would not resist. When we are in the bathroom, I would caress him and make him calm down before wetting him. Then when he is calm, I begin giving him a bath. Then some treats afterwards. Another way I also used to do whenever I tell him to take a bath and he would run away, I would just ignore him. Whenever he tries to hug me or kiss me or come near me, I ignore him and tell him that he stinks and no hugs until he takes a bath. It works for my dog. Now, my dog goes to the bathroom on his own and waits. You can probably try humming or if your dog has a favorite toy, you can let him hold it while you give him a bath.

my dog who is 1nd a half yr old now loves to take bath every sunday ,he never run away since he was a puppy ,loves to take bath get him self cleaned when ever he comes back from walk .

my doggie is actually used to take a bath everyday. previously i used to wrap it with a towel and then unwrap it on a tumb.. :P but now it has become used to bathing. infact every morning at his bathing hour he licks my feet reminding me about his bathing time. and i am glad that he has taken his training so well. atleast he no longer bugs me for a bath. In fact you can use my tactics. wrap it in a towel, take it to the bath tub filled with water and unwrap it there. I am sure he will be actually taking bath like a good boy after a couple of such training... and yes, do clean his ears after bath.. all the best...!!

try to first get the dog relaxed and then while giving the dog the bath give them their favorite toy and or treat....=] good luck =]

Is your dog too big to fit in the shower with you? I have a blind rat terrier who hates baths, but as long as I have her closed in the shower, she's not too bad. If you get the shower head that has a cord so you can hold it and spray her to bathe her that may be easier. Just turn the water off once she's wet, apply soap, then rinse. Hope this helps. Good luck!