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Originally Posted by Average_Joe
Q: Bathing. What is the rule of thumb for frequency, water temp., soap, and getting them not to hate it?
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Bathe early in life and they are more likely to have fun with it later. Most dogs will never lke it, though, and it's probable that yours won't either. Just try to make it fun for them. Introduce tthem to the bath tub or whatever you're going to bathe them in before it has water in it. Let them sniff it, play around in it together, etc. Then, when you bathe them, have everyone around and maybe some toys. Make them feel comfortable.
For most dogs, bathing is like going to the DMV. They don't look forward to it, they want to get in and out as soon as posible, and when they're done they feel a lot bettter.