My 3-month-old Lab hates baths. How can I make bath time fun?

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How should I prepare my 3 month old Lab to begin to start taking showers I tried to shower him for the first time yesterday but he was very afraid of the water. How should I approach the situation next time around ? Any tips or pointers I should be aware about ? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 17 days old | 10 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Baby steps! Make it a fun experience for Leo. If Leo has a favorite treat, you can use this to your advantage. Start by just bringing him into the tub or area you bathe him in, and offer lots of treats and praise without turning the water on. Once he is comfortable, you can then start gently letting the water run next to him, without actually bathing him. Again, treat and praise each time you do this. You can then transition to gently running water over him while offering treats and praise, and then move onto a full bath. It may take some time, and you will need to do this in steps. If at any time Leo starts to become afraid, going back to the previous step until he is comfortable is best. Over time, he'll associate the area with fun, rather than fear.

My 3-month-old Lab hates baths. How can I make bath time fun?

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