| At first, new puppies are cuddly and smell sweet. | | | | to allow the dog to sit in a water-filled tub. Pour |
| But once a few days have passed, the new | | | | very small amounts of water on your dog. This |
| puppy smell turns to stinky puppy smell. This | | | | will help your dog acclimate to the feeling and |
| means it's time for a puppy bath. Before bathing | | | | temperature of the water. It is very likely that |
| a puppy, you should make sure that your puppy | | | | you will not be able to complete a bath your first |
| is eight weeks old or older. You should help your | | | | attempt. You may need to try several times to |
| puppy adjust to bath time. Having your puppy sit | | | | get your puppy accustomed to the routine. |
| or stand in the tub may help. If their first puppy | | | | Before you begin bathing your puppy, make sure |
| bath is a pleasant experience, future baths will be | | | | you have all the items you will need close at hand. |
| much easier. Before the bath is over, you should | | | | Gather the puppy shampoo, a towel and |
| make sure that your puppy is completely rinsed. | | | | something to hold water for rinsing. The latter |
| Getting soap in her ears or in her eyes will ruin a | | | | item will help you not get water or soap in your |
| first bath. | | | | puppy's eyes or ears. You should also keep |
| Although most dogs do enjoy playing in water, | | | | cotton balls and a soft cloth nearby. The cotton |
| they often do not enjoy bath time. Many puppies | | | | balls are perfect for cleaning your puppy's ears. |
| have very delicate skin and shampoo can irritate | | | | The soft cloth is used to clean your puppy's face. |
| them. It is important to use a dog shampoo that | | | | Bathing a puppy can become an easy part of a |
| is specially formulated for puppies and their | | | | dog owner's grooming process. It just takes time |
| sensitive skin. Before bathing a puppy, it is | | | | to create a routine that works for you and your |
| recommended that the puppy be eight weeks old | | | | puppy. The first bath is critical for establishing |
| or older. You should only bathe a puppy once a | | | | success in the future. The most important thing |
| month. An option to get you through weeks | | | | to remember is to use gentle shampoo on a |
| without baths is to use puppy wipes, which help | | | | puppy that is at least eight weeks old or older. |
| you get rid of dirt while giving your puppy a fresh | | | | Keep the first bath short and focus more on |
| scent. | | | | making the puppy comfortable instead of getting |
| Breaking in your dog to enjoy baths is important. | | | | him squeaky clean. To make your life easier, have |
| Your dog will certainly be uncomfortable at first, | | | | everything you need at your fingertips before |
| but if you establish a set routine your dog will feel | | | | you start on your puppy bath adventure. |
| more comfortable with baths. One suggestion is | | | | |