Dogs also need bath just like what human does. Do you find out that bathing your dog is not that easy? Well, actually you can make bathing a pleasant part of your dog’s life, no matter what age, size, sex or breed of dog. There are two important things that you should do: Teach your dog to associate bathing with things he or she loves and take it slow and easy.
First, you have to realize that many dogs find bath time unpleasant however you can guide your dog to learn to tolerate or even enjoy bathing session. Here is the way: Just right after putting him into the wash tub, give your dog a tasty treat such as a small bite of chicken or cheese. After toweling him off, immediately ask him to play a rousing game of tug or give him his favorite treats. When you do this over and over, your dog will realize that taking a bath is a fun thing to do. Second, it takes time to gradually introduce your dog to bathing. Spend two days or more to take him into the bathroom and put him in the tub with a few tasty treats. Then, spend more days by giving your dog his tasty treats after turning on the water or sprayer without giving him the real bath yet. Then, on the upcoming days you will be able to bath your dog. Remember the special treats after bathing, dog needs that.
