tx2478 Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 So first I am so excited my first topic on this thread. As you know i got a new dog Star. Well here is the deal she is underweight a little and she has never ever had a bath. even on our walk last night if there was water she bolted. Star is an inside dog but the smell is horrific. Now i am going to clean my floor today but she needs a bath and to be brushed. The brushing i dont think she will mind but how am going to give her a bath if she hates water. And is there anything you recommend putting on her for her to maintain a good smell. Dont get me wrong i know that dogs are going to have pet odor but since no bath it is really bad any help i will appreciate. Quote
rotten_two Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 here is my suggestion -- this is only my opinion . . . on bathing -- the tub, water, shampoo are all things you would introduce gradually in an ideal world over a period of time. now i understand you just got her and she is stinky poo but i think i would still try to do it gradually maybe over the course of a few days. work with her in the tub today maybe 1 or 2 quick 5 minute sessions until she is comfortable being in there --lots of praise and lots of way yummy snacks. then maybe tomorrow do the tub and run some water and see her reaction. always praise/treat for not stressin and being calm and accepting. if she seems ok maybe touch her all over as if you were lathering her up while the water is running. and then progress from there -- sprinkle her feet with water, etc. only progress tho when she is accepting and calm. in my experience dogs who are learning to take baths don't necessarily like to stand in water so maybe you can use a cup to wet her down and rinse her instead of filling the tub. be sure when you do finally really bathe her that you have someone to help with giving lots of treats. in the meantime one remedy for the stinky dog is nature's miracle. they make a spray deordorizer for stinkers haha -- petsmart has it. i would spray it generously on my hand and rub it all over her (then wash hands hahaha). i think if you take the time up front to do things gradually it will pay off later and she will associate baths with good things. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 28, 2004 Posted July 28, 2004 I agree with Rotten two. As for a quick fix there are some "waterless shampoos" that should be at Petsmart. They work wonders on my ACD and APBT when we have had last minute calls to go some where with them. Congrats on your new baby. Quote
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