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Verodoll · 01-12-2011, 06:06 PM

Is this strange? LOL! When I had my other Yorkie her breeder said she was so crazy about her yorkies that when they needed a bath, she would take them in the shower with her. She said it soothes them, makes bath time easier, and is a great bonding / fun time for both. For Layla's first few baths I did it in the sink, but just last week I took a shower with her. Haha, is this strange?

Does anyone else do this?

Yes, its true! I'm coocoo for Layla!

I just thought I would randomly add that. lol!

ArmaniMan · 01-12-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Verodoll

Is this strange? LOL! When I had my other Yorkie her breeder said she was so crazy about her yorkies that when they needed a bath, she would take them in the shower with her. She said it soothes them, makes bath time easier, and is a great bonding / fun time for both. For Layla's first few baths I did it in the sink, but just last week I took a shower with her. Haha, is this strange?

Does anyone else do this?

Yes, its true! I'm coocoo for Layla!

I just thought I would randomly add that. lol!

I have a few times- I don't find it to be any special bonding time or anything, lol. Just a few times when one really needed to get clean and I was in a rush I just took them in the shower real quick with me because it went faster. Mine are very well behaved at bathe time either way so I don't know if it helps to soothe but it might with a dog that is nervous of bathe time.

Cha Cha · 01-12-2011, 06:10 PM

muah ha ha ha.... My dh will shower with the dogs. If he has to give them a bath, he prefers to do it that way. Moka loves bath time, and I never have any problems with her shaking or anything, but Mylee hates it. However, in the shower she doesn't fight it so bad, so maybe there is some truth to that calming affect because he holds her the whole time.

shodanusmc · 01-12-2011, 06:19 PM

Nope, if I showered with Maxine, Carlo would expect the same or he would pout. Max gets washed in the Laundry room Tub, and Carlo goes to the Training facility that also does grooming.

sugarmamma · 01-12-2011, 06:19 PM

I shower with Sugar. It keeps her warmer till she is released

And besides....I like it too! I DO feel like she feels safer this way though, snuggled into me while all soaking wet

lovespandp · 01-12-2011, 06:21 PM

Yup, Peanut and I love to shower together!!! Its easier on my back, and its faster!

Ringo1 · 01-12-2011, 06:22 PM

I haven't tried it. I think Lucy would be afraid of the water coming down on her. Hmm. Might have to give it a shot; she really needs cleaned up!

ArmaniMan · 01-12-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

I haven't tried it. I think Lucy would be afraid of the water coming down on her. Hmm. Might have to give it a shot; she really needs cleaned up!

I was worried about this at first too but they didn't seem to be phased by it at all.

RachelandSadie · 01-12-2011, 06:27 PM

i shower with them sometimes. It's much easier on my back and saves time and water. they get wet while i'm showering and then i soap them up fast and hold them up under the water to rinse. they prefer that to the cold kitchen sink or tub and it's kinda nice having company in there

sometimes the whole family hops in. Bentley, Sadie, mommy and daddy

and we all save time and water lol hey Save the Planet, Shower with a Buddy or three

anyways

Verodoll · 01-12-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I shower with Sugar. It keeps her warmer till she is released

And besides....I like it too! I DO feel like she feels safer this way though, snuggled into me while all soaking wet

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Yup, Peanut and I love to shower together!!! Its easier on my back, and its faster!

I have big boobies so bending to shower them has always been soooo painful.

The bath solution was definitely better for me cause of the back issues, too.

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I haven't tried it. I think Lucy would be afraid of the water coming down on her. Hmm. Might have to give it a shot; she really needs cleaned up!

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I was worried about this at first too but they didn't seem to be phased by it at all.

I don't think she'll be afraid. It's kind of like rain when you think about it? *shrugs*!

princessizzy · 01-12-2011, 06:31 PM

I never gave it a thought..lolol

.. But what I great idea

.. Oh but wait.. How do you keep from getting water in their ears?

Izzy has such sesitive ears as it is...

Verodoll · 01-12-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Nope, if I showered with Maxine, Carlo would expect the same or he would pout. Max gets washed in the Laundry room Tub, and Carlo goes to the Training facility that also does grooming.

LOL!! Awww!

Verodoll · 01-12-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by princessizzy

I never gave it a thought..lolol

.. But what I great idea

.. Oh but wait.. How do you keep from getting water in their ears?

Izzy has such sesitive ears as it is...

Not sure you can? I just make sure to dry off Layla's ears after.

princessizzy · 01-12-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rachelandsadie

i shower with them sometimes. It's much easier on my back and saves time and water. They get wet while i'm showering and then i soap them up fast and hold them up under the water to rinse. They prefer that to the cold kitchen sink or tub and it's kinda nice having company in there

sometimes the whole family hops in. Bentley, sadie, mommy and daddy

and we all save time and water lol hey save the planet, shower with a buddy or three :d anyways

lmao!!!! Love it!!!!

viviansnickers · 01-12-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

i shower with them sometimes. It's much easier on my back and saves time and water. they get wet while i'm showering and then i soap them up fast and hold them up under the water to rinse. they prefer that to the cold kitchen sink or tub and it's kinda nice having company in there

sometimes the whole family hops in. Bentley, Sadie, mommy and daddy and we all save time and water lol hey Save the Planet, Shower with a Buddy or three

anyways

OH REALLY RACHEL....WOW!!!! LOlllll!!!!!!

I would get nervous that Snick would stick his nose in the wrong place, like sniff out some mildew I may have missed (don't worry I have cleanliness OCD & don't have mold) or soap scum and try to lick it or sniff it and keep sniffing it-you know how they do that. I don't know, he hates water anyway so prob would never get in with me. Also, my shower is like my quiet little "me" time.

Snick & Viv

01-12-2011, 06:06 PM	#1
Verodoll Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 211	Showering WITH your furbaby? Is this strange? LOL! When I had my other Yorkie her breeder said she was so crazy about her yorkies that when they needed a bath, she would take them in the shower with her. She said it soothes them, makes bath time easier, and is a great bonding / fun time for both. For Layla's first few baths I did it in the sink, but just last week I took a shower with her. Haha, is this strange? Does anyone else do this? Yes, its true! I'm coocoo for Layla! I just thought I would randomly add that. lol! __________________ Willow & Layla's Mommy Like my personalized avatar? You can have one too! Visit my store for details on prices and packages.

01-12-2011, 06:10 PM	#3
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	muah ha ha ha.... My dh will shower with the dogs. If he has to give them a bath, he prefers to do it that way. Moka loves bath time, and I never have any problems with her shaking or anything, but Mylee hates it. However, in the shower she doesn't fight it so bad, so maybe there is some truth to that calming affect because he holds her the whole time. __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

01-12-2011, 06:19 PM	#5
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	I shower with Sugar. It keeps her warmer till she is released And besides....I like it too! I DO feel like she feels safer this way though, snuggled into me while all soaking wet __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

01-12-2011, 06:21 PM	#6
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Yup, Peanut and I love to shower together!!! Its easier on my back, and its faster! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

01-12-2011, 06:22 PM	#7
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	I haven't tried it. I think Lucy would be afraid of the water coming down on her. Hmm. Might have to give it a shot; she really needs cleaned up! __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

01-12-2011, 06:19 PM	#4
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	Nope, if I showered with Maxine, Carlo would expect the same or he would pout. Max gets washed in the Laundry room Tub, and Carlo goes to the Training facility that also does grooming.

01-12-2011, 06:27 PM	#9
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	i shower with them sometimes. It's much easier on my back and saves time and water. they get wet while i'm showering and then i soap them up fast and hold them up under the water to rinse. they prefer that to the cold kitchen sink or tub and it's kinda nice having company in there sometimes the whole family hops in. Bentley, Sadie, mommy and daddy and we all save time and water lol hey Save the Planet, Shower with a Buddy or three anyways

01-12-2011, 06:31 PM	#11
princessizzy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 799 Blog Entries: 4	I never gave it a thought..lolol.. But what I great idea.. Oh but wait.. How do you keep from getting water in their ears? Izzy has such sesitive ears as it is... __________________ My Sweet Little Izzy Yup, She's stolen my heart!!