| I use Red's absolute favorite treats (Canine Carry-Outs... yuck) for nail trimming, ear cleaning, and bathing. And he LOVES doing these 3 things because of it. I just gave him a bath last night, as a matter of fact.
When I first started getting him used to it, I'd get him into the tub and give treats. Then run the water and give treats. I had hubby help me hold him and continuously feed him treats while I did a short bath. Now I can tell him to hop in the tub, soak and suds him up, and do a million rinses while he just stands there waiting for his next treat. I give them to him at intervals or after he lets me do something to different to him. I don't know what I'd do without those nasty Canine Carry-Out treats, LOL!
He gets baths every couple months, or if he gets really dirty/dusty from being up north at the cabin or something. In between baths, I wipe him down with a damp washcloth and Miracle Coat Waterless Shampoo spray. |