Doggy Bathtime...

Andy wrote:

> Hi,
>
> How easy it to give a dog bath ?

Have had 2 labs. One was okay to bathe; the other (my
latest) is easy, but have only washed him outdoors. Part of
the trick is a) getting dog into bathtub and b) keeping dog
there long enough until finished!
>
> Our lab is now 8 months old ( we've had him for about 4 months) and I think
> its now probably a good time to give him a bath and smarten him up abit.

why? If he is dirty or stinky, then yes bathe. Labs should
be brushed regularly, altho I am guilty of only doing it
occasionally.
>
> Any advice ? I'm not sure if he is going like it as he doesn't think much of
> water (always walks around puddles, etc..)

Labs are by nature water dogs (love to swim, great
retrievers for water fowl hunting). Having said that, my
first lab did not read that chapter and hated swimming.
When it was really hot and I wanted to cool him off, I had
to go into the water first and encourage him. He's go in -
get water and give me a look as if to say 'can I get out
now?' Have not had experience with new guy yet.

Having said that - both my labs love puddles and have been
known to lower themselves into revolting, muddy water.
>
> I'm thinking of employing the services of one of those mobile dog washers
> that operate, are these worth it ?
>
> TIA
>
> Andy.
>
>
Adding to what Paul said in his response:

Labs should probably not be bathed too often. They have a
very dense coat and natural oils which protect them from
water and the cold. Other than that comment, I agree with
the previous post.

My current lab loves when I use a hair dryer!

When I have washed either dog (except for when there is a
'have to', like an encounter with mud or wildlife), I try to
do it in the warm weather and keep the dog outside until
dry. Because of their thick coats (I think it is actually 2
layers) and the oil, they take a long time to dry.


And I'll echo - have fun!
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Barney loves the part of bath time where he gets all lathered up. His fur
is so thick that it really takes a good massage to get the suds down into
his fur to do any good. He just stands there and soaks up the suddsing but
he HATES getting rinsed. Once the lathering is done it's a real challenge
to get his to stay still long enough to make sure all the soap is out of his
fur.

Then there is Brandy...........:) This is one goofy dog as best as we can
tell she is lab/basset/beagle. Large lab head & thumping tail, short little
legs, and howls just like a beagle. She hates baths and will run and hide
if she knows she is getting one. She loves the river and will jump right
in. Loves to roll in mud puddles and other assorted goodies. But she hates
to go out in the rain and absolutely detest walking in wet grass in the
morning. She will defiantly pee & poop in the drive way rather than get he
dainty feet wet in the early morning dew. Then as soon as the suns out and
the grass is dry she's out in the yard in a flash to do her business.

Oh well gotta love them even though they have their little quirks.
Celeste

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>
> Hi,
>
> How easy it to give a dog bath ?
>
> Our lab is now 8 months old ( we've had him for about 4 months) and I
think
> its now probably a good time to give him a bath and smarten him up abit.
>
> Any advice ? I'm not sure if he is going like it as he doesn't think much
of
> water (always walks around puddles, etc..)
>
> I'm thinking of employing the services of one of those mobile dog washers
> that operate, are these worth it ?
>
> TIA
>
> Andy.
>
>
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Ha. I tried to picture that mix!!! and behaviors because they have to be
goofy! P
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> Barney loves the part of bath time where he gets all lathered up. His fur
> is so thick that it really takes a good massage to get the suds down into
> his fur to do any good. He just stands there and soaks up the suddsing
but
> he HATES getting rinsed. Once the lathering is done it's a real challenge
> to get his to stay still long enough to make sure all the soap is out of
his
> fur.
>
> Then there is Brandy...........:) This is one goofy dog as best as we can
> tell she is lab/basset/beagle. Large lab head & thumping tail, short
little
> legs, and howls just like a beagle. She hates baths and will run and hide
> if she knows she is getting one. She loves the river and will jump right
> in. Loves to roll in mud puddles and other assorted goodies. But she
hates
> to go out in the rain and absolutely detest walking in wet grass in the
> morning. She will defiantly pee & poop in the drive way rather than get
he
> dainty feet wet in the early morning dew. Then as soon as the suns out
and
> the grass is dry she's out in the yard in a flash to do her business.
>
> Oh well gotta love them even though they have their little quirks.
> Celeste
>
> "Andy" <andyww14 DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > How easy it to give a dog bath ?
> >
> > Our lab is now 8 months old ( we've had him for about 4 months) and I
> think
> > its now probably a good time to give him a bath and smarten him up abit.
> >
> > Any advice ? I'm not sure if he is going like it as he doesn't think
much
> of
> > water (always walks around puddles, etc..)
> >
> > I'm thinking of employing the services of one of those mobile dog
washers
> > that operate, are these worth it ?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Andy.
> >
> >
>
>
>
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