Dog Bath Time Tips And Tricks For A Fun Time Bath Experience

Dog bath time isn’t a really fun time for some dogs – sometimes, it is not a fun time for you either, hence the reason you need some dog bath time tips and tricks . Bath times are quite stressful especially if your dog ain’t cooperating with you

Bathtime may be a messy, hairy hassle – from the pre-bath trembles to the dreaded wet-dawg tremors and the zoomies afterwards.

You may have seen or experienced the best and worst of dog showers, and trust me some of them are not even interesting to watch let alone experience. To help you out on this, some pro recommendations for making your dog’s bath go more smoothly, quickly, and neatly will be shared with you.

Many dogs find bathing to be a traumatic experience, but there are certain things you can do to reduce the stress for both you and your dog.

Please note, however, that none of these suggestions is a quick fix guaranteed to stop your dog from jumping with excitement every time bath time arrives. Nothing is really that easy, and a lot of it depends on how terrified your dog is over the bath in the first place.

A mature dog with a long-standing bath phobia will be more difficult to control than a young puppy with less anxiety to manage.

The one thing all of these suggestions have in common is that they will help your dog feel less anxious during bath time, and over time, you’ll start to notice a difference in how your dog responds to the wash. Here’s how to make your dog’s bath time less difficult.

Dog Bath Time Tips And Tricks

Below are some easy and amazing bathtime tips and tricks you should try out to make the bath time fun and a bit relieving for you and your dog.

Prepare Your Supplies Beforehand

Make sure you have everything you need for a successful dog bath within reach. Being organized is one of the most crucial things to keep in mind while trying to make bath time easier for your dog. This includes getting ready in advance your dog’s shampoo, towels, cup for rinsing, and any toys or goodies you would like to use.

If you leave your dog alone in the bathtub, where they are already anxious, while you go get the towels you forgot, they will get much more anxious.

Brush That Pup Before Bathtime

One of the best ways to prevent mats and tangles from getting worse during baths is to brush your dog before letting them in the tub. By removing loose dog hairs, it will help increase the lifespan of your drain by avoiding or reducing drain clogging. Use this opportunity to give your dog’s coat a good combing to remove any mats using the optimum brush type for your dog. Brush BEFORE you take a bath since water makes knots immensely worse.

Exercise Your Dog Beforehand

You can make bath time less stressful for your dog if you exercise them first. Even though it can be calming, exercise alone won’t make your dog fall in love with the bath. Additionally, any exercise, whether it be physical or mental, might aid in letting off some extra energy.

Will they be able to burn off enough energy to avoid going crazy and getting the zoomies after a bath? I don’t think that reaction ever goes gone, so probably not. But you can both have an easier time if you give your dog a good workout before the wash.

Give Plenty of Praise and Treats/Use Toys or Treats in the Tub

Using toys, praises and/or treats is another way of calming your dog down during bath time. You may need to distract your dog with high-value treats depending on how afraid they are. Bath time can be stressful for dogs. Make sure to praise your pooch before, during, and after bath time to help him recognize bath time as a positive experience. 

For our more nervous fur babies, another family member can help hold your dog during bathtime. They can also be sure to lavish him with praise.

Use covers for your pooches’ ears

Your dog’s eyes won’t become irritated if shampoo and conditioner are kept away from their face. The inside of your pet’s ears should always be kept dry as this will help ward off ear infections in the future.

When giving your dog a wash, you can put a cotton ball in his ears to keep them dry. Instead of washing and lathering shampoo on your dog’s face, we at the Lounge recommend utilizing our facial and ear wipes.

Fill The Tub Before Your Dog Gets In

Filling the tub with warm water before your dog enters is another approach to help reduce their anxiety. To us, the sound of running water may seem uninteresting, but for dogs who detest taking baths, that noise—along with any water splashing—adds a lot of added stress.

You can do well to get some plain eye ointment from your veterinarian and ask her to demonstrate how to use it. Additionally, insert a little piece of cotton inside each dog’s ear canal to keep water out; just remember to remove it after the bath.

Make Sure Your Tub is Nonslip

Does your dog wobble and slide about in the tub? If that’s the case, you’ll want to ensure that you make a surface for them that won’t be slippery. Losing your balance in the bathtub is a terrible experience, and dogs experience the same anxiety. Therefore, check that your tub’s bottom is nonslip before giving your dog a bath.

You can spread out a thick towel, and non-slip mats with pimples for your dog to stand on if your tub doesn’t have a mat or any other items that prevent slippage.

Use a Cup For Rinsing (If Your Dog is Afraid of the Faucet)

*Using a faucet isn’t a big deal if your dog enjoys that. It’s likely that your dog won’t enjoy getting rinsed off with the faucet or shower head if they don’t enjoy taking baths. They make a lot of noise, and the added sound of all the extra water splashing around might frighten dogs.

Doing the rinsing in a cup often seems quiet and less imposing. Additionally, using a cup provides you with more control over preventing water from getting into your dog’s eyes and ears.

Be Gentle When Washing Your Dog’s Face

If you want to make your dog comfortable in the tub, keep in mind that their eyes, nose, and ears need to be protected. Getting water in your dog’s eyes or ears can only make them more anxious if they are already anxious. You’ll have more control and be able to stop water from splashing into their eyes, nose, and ears if you use a washcloth.

Get In The Bath With Your Dog If They’re Really Nervous

As easy as it sounds, sitting in the bath with your dog will help reduce their anxiety if they are afraid of it.

Use the Ideal Lather Technique

It is advisable to start at your dog’s neck and work your way down to his feet and back to avoid having to rewash and rinse any of your dog’s beautiful fur. To get rid of all the filth and any extra, work up a thorough lather. Rinse your dog completely since any shampoo or conditioner residue can irritate its skin.

Dry Thoroughly

Dogs don’t like the way shampoo smells. Mint, pine, and citrus are simply not as alluring to dogs as the smell of decaying materials. Don’t let your dog outside until he is entirely dry to avoid having your hard work immediately muddy; otherwise, he will roll in the mud before your very eyes.

Dry your dog’s face, ears, and feet using one towel before covering him like a horse blanket with another. If you’d like to move things along more quickly and your dog isn’t scared of the noise, you can use a blow dryer. If you do decide to use a blow dryer, make sure to select the coolest setting to prevent skin burns. Dog-specific dryers blow air that is at normal temperature.

By blowing the water out of the coat, they speed up drying so that it may dry more quickly in the air. This is a time-saving investment if your dog has long hair that will pay off in the long run.

In order to prevent your dog from soaking you after his bath;

With your thumb and forefinger, take his muzzle in your hands gently. A dog begins to tremble from the back of his head, and if he is unable to turn his head, he is also unable to turn his body. Put him in a “shaking allowed” zone after you’ve given him the finest towel drying you can manage, and then set him loose.