Nava's Mommy Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hello everyone ! I don't know if you guys remember, but Nava has always been scared of water. She finally went into the beach! She loved running around the shore and splashing the water lol. This is one of the silly pictures I was able to take. She is still extremely scared of the pool and it's nearly impossible to bathe her, any advice on that? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Nice picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I can't help I'm afraid as I don't bath my dogs, though they do like the pool Lovely pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 On the very rare occasion we have to bathe Bear, we usually harness her up and one person holds onto her lead whilst someone else washes her with the outdoor hose. Try to do it as quickly as possible as she really hates getting bathed. No problem with rolling around in muddy puddles though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 ahh bless her she looks like she's having a great time! I've not much advice re the baths - it's always a wrestling match with my 3 lol do you use cold water or warmish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nava's Mommy Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 On the very rare occasion we have to bathe Bear, we usually harness her up and one person holds onto her lead whilst someone else washes her with the outdoor hose. Try to do it as quickly as possible as she really hates getting bathed. No problem with rolling around in muddy puddles though! Thank you, I've never used a harness i think that will really help. ahh bless her she looks like she's having a great time! I've not much advice re the baths - it's always a wrestling match with my 3 lol do you use cold water or warmish? I use warmish water . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 My White German Shepherd Echo is exactly the same. Won't go in the paddling pool and runs petrified from the hose. But will romp in the sea and swim happily. Dumb as a bucket of spanners my girly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 That is great that she is enjoying the beach. Nice pic!!! I have heard of a few people having problems with their huskies not liking swimming pools. It seems the stepping off the edge is the problem, and looking down into the water. With the beach and river they just walk in. As strange as it may seem... if you can get her to take a run up and jump in the water it may work. For wash time I get in the shower with Ronin, close the door and use the hand held shower-head to wash in warm water. The other way is to have a second person feed little treats while washing. And use a light collar and lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatipu Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Beaches are fun Great pic~ With pools it's a great way to build trust with your dog. Jelly used to be scared of our pool as well but I just consistently got into the pool with a lead and gently pulled her in . A lot of bribing had to be done and just a step towards the edge of the steps of the pool was a successful day. She eventually got to the end after a few days of trying and swam and since then she enjoys it a lot more. As for bathing, I usually use treats to keep her still otherwise she'll just walk around me and tangle me up lol. Peanut butter kong and she'll just let you do whatever to her lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chula Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I can only bathe Chula outside with the hose, or in her plastic paddling pool. She flat out refuses to get in a bathtub, shower, groomers stall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nava's Mommy Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Thank you everyone and sorry about the late responses , life has been crazy. Nava actually started to love her kiddy pool and the other day she got curious and jumped in the big pool. I think she was expecting something different because she ran out and doesn't get near it anymore. We will work on that when the weather isn't so ugly. As for the bath, it is just impossible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 She looks beautiful. [emoji7] I have one who it's impossible to bathe too. Even the two of us combined can't manage it, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nava's Mommy Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 She looks beautiful. I have one who it's impossible to bathe too. Even the two of us combined can't manage it, lol. thank you !! its a good thing she's not a baby anymore cause i don't have to bathe her as much as i used to lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 We've got a doggy deodorant spray that we use very occasionally and tbh I have to chase her to even use that! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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