My dog hates baths. How can I make bath time less stressful for him?

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When i talk to bee about bathe he always gets sad. What can i do next. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 35 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Most dogs don't like baths, so it's understandable Bee would get sad. It is best to try and get him used to it gradually. You can start by just bringing him to the bath and giving him a lot of treats so he begins to associate the area with good things. From there you can gently pour a cup of water over him, or run the tap next to him while giving treats. If he's comfortable with that, gently washing and rinsing him, followed by even more treats will help make it more comfortable for him. Over time, as he gets used to it, you can reduce the number of treats given. If he gets too stressed out or anxious, take a break and try again later at the step he was most comfortable with. It may take some time, but it will help keep him from becoming too fearful or upset.

My dog hates baths. How can I make bath time less stressful for him?

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