You may ask yourself, “Why does my dog avoid baths at all costs?” Bathing your dog isn’t always straightforward, and you’re not the only pet parent dealing with it. Fortunately, we’ve discovered the most efficient methods for washing your dog.

Baths aren’t something that dogs despise. Baths, on the other hand, run counter to your dog’s wolf instinct to retain the scent of its environment while hunting. Dogs adore rolling in the dirt and mud, despite the inconvenience it causes their owners.

Your dog’s discomfort with a bath may be due to unfamiliarity as well. Most pet owners despise giving bathing as much as their dogs enjoy getting them. If your dog hasn’t had a wash in a while, it might be apprehensive about returning to the procedure.

We have three essential ideas for encouraging your dog to enjoy bath time are included below. Let’s learn how to get your dog to love baths.

Tip #1— Start Young

Allow your dog to stand in a puddle of water as soon as possible. This will assist them develop their view of water. It will help them think, “You don’t just drink it; you may also bathe in it!”

You can also teach an adopted dog to swim with you. Start by reintroducing your new buddy to water as soon as you’ve built confidence in them. Keep track of their level of comfort around the water. Depending on how they react, you may need to adjust your approach or offer them a favorite treat as an incentive.

Another note: Take your dog for a walk when it’s raining, place it on the first step of a pool or have fun in the wet sand of a beach. Water surrounds us. The sooner your dog learns that water isn’t to be feared, the easier bath time will be.

Tip #2— Train them at our Pet Fresh Dog Wash Facility

After a nice long walk or day of running errands with your pup, take your canine to your nearest Pet Fresh Dog Wash and instruct him to sit, stay, shake, etc. Reward the action with a treat and walk your dog up to our luxury pet wash station. Repeat this action a few times, instructing your dog to do commands it’s familiar with before you begin to make it a positive experience. If you forgot your treats, no need to worry because we have treat dispensers at most of our locations.

Next reward the action of it getting in the tub of the our pet wash station. Repeat this training every time you bring your dog to Pet Fresh. Then your dog will be more comfortable entering the empty bathtub.

Another note: Allow your dog to walk freely around our luxury pet wash station and become used to the area. You may also use the shower hose while it sniffs around to assist your dog get acclimated to the loud noise before it gets in the tub. You get 20 minutes of dog washing for $15, which is a lot of time, so we highly suggest this because dogs can be very sensitive to the noise of the water.

Tip #3— Change Your Attitude

We don’t believe you have a terrible attitude about your dog during bath time, because how could you? It’s your buddy! However, it is something we need to discuss since dogs are highly sensitive to changes in body language, energy, and mood. If you have a bad attitude while attempting to get your dog into the tub, they will fight with you.

Before bathing your dog, take a deep breath and relax. Keep a good attitude and be optimistic. You’ll be surprised at how much of a difference even little adjustments may make.

Helpful Things to Keep in Mind:

Patience is a virtue: Nothing happens all at once. It might take a few washes for your dog to become acclimated to the bath procedure at our luxury pet wash stations.

Find their motivation: Bribery can be a powerful incentive. Find out what motivates your dog and use it as a reward.

Don’t force it: Dragging your dog into the bathtub will make it a negative space in their mind. We want your dog to always have a positive experience at Pet Fresh.

Make it fun: Talk to your dog when giving him a bath. Tell him that he’s doing a good job and give him kisses.

Pet Fresh Dog wash is the ultimate luxury dog washing experience, and we want to help you, help your pup feel that way. This is because our facilities are beautifully designed, clean, and easy to use, making you and your pup feel like it is their own home.