When can I give our new pup his first bath? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

GlamrGirl · 08-23-2006, 05:01 AM

He still smells like a puppy which I love! But this morning, he decided to roll around in the grass and now he is kinda stinky!

Gracie2006 · 08-23-2006, 05:20 AM

I would say go for it! By the time I picked up Gracie from the breeder at 8 weeks of age, she had already had 3 baths. I give her a bath once a week.

GlamrGirl · 08-23-2006, 05:29 AM

Ohhh ok! Great! Thanks so much...I just wasnt sure. I dont know why I forgot all this stuff, I guess its been sooo long since my other yorkie was a pup. I feel like a total idiot!

Pipersmommy · 08-23-2006, 05:33 AM

When I picked up Piper at the airport, she was covered in poop from head to toe, from being in a crate for so long. I fed her at the airport & gave her nutri-cal & water. The 1st thing I did when I got her home was to give her a bath.

snickers mom · 08-23-2006, 05:37 AM

i brought snickers home on a friday and monday she had her appt at the groomers for bath and puppy cut
i didnt want to scare her doing it on her 1st day home
she was around 10wks at the time
hope this helps!

RLC12345678 · 08-23-2006, 05:39 AM

When did you get your pup? You don't want to give it a bath the very first day you have it...it would be too stressful in my opinion. But if you have had him a couple of days, then go for it! I would put a towel in the dryer so when you are done you can wrap him up in the warm towel!

GlamrGirl · 08-23-2006, 05:42 AM

I got him on August 11th. Now that i think of it, When I got him he was super clean, so maybe the man I got him from gave him a bath already? I didnt even think of it until now! So it looks like lil' Archie is getting his first bath (from me) today! The towel in the dryer is a GREAT idea! Thanks!

GlamrGirl · 08-23-2006, 05:49 AM

Also, any suggestions on what kind of shampoo to use?

blondflava · 08-23-2006, 06:00 AM

I use the Tropiclean For Puppies, it has the most amazing smell of coconut that stays on the puppy (on mine for a whopping half a day or so.. LOL). The brand was suggested by YT too... The first bath I gave him I was he was kinda shocked, it mustve been his first one, I put him in the kitchen sink. Then I had to give him another one with special anti-dandruff shampoo by the vet (the dandruff's gone now thank God). Then he went through a bout of diarrhea and every morning I'd put him in a bathtub on the anti-slip mat and just wash his privates and face. He actually doesn't mind the tub. But I also keep bribing him with pieces of turkey so no wonder... Then it's one of the few times he wants to cuddle with me, sitting there wet in his fluffy towel...... I like the bathtime.

Pipersmommy · 08-23-2006, 06:03 AM

I switch alot like I do my self, but I always stay with a no tear puppy for their face. 4 paws majic coat for puppies, Vet solutions, aloe & oatmeal shampoo, than I condition good after.

08-23-2006, 05:01 AM	#1
GlamrGirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 73	When can I give our new pup his first bath? He still smells like a puppy which I love! But this morning, he decided to roll around in the grass and now he is kinda stinky!

08-23-2006, 05:20 AM	#2
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I would say go for it! By the time I picked up Gracie from the breeder at 8 weeks of age, she had already had 3 baths. I give her a bath once a week. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

08-23-2006, 06:00 AM	#9
blondflava Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 1,183	I use the Tropiclean For Puppies, it has the most amazing smell of coconut that stays on the puppy (on mine for a whopping half a day or so.. LOL). The brand was suggested by YT too... The first bath I gave him I was he was kinda shocked, it mustve been his first one, I put him in the kitchen sink. Then I had to give him another one with special anti-dandruff shampoo by the vet (the dandruff's gone now thank God). Then he went through a bout of diarrhea and every morning I'd put him in a bathtub on the anti-slip mat and just wash his privates and face. He actually doesn't mind the tub. But I also keep bribing him with pieces of turkey so no wonder... Then it's one of the few times he wants to cuddle with me, sitting there wet in his fluffy towel...... I like the bathtime. __________________ Izabela ... and Pepper Rest in peace, Kora, you're always in my

08-23-2006, 05:29 AM	#3
GlamrGirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 73	Ohhh ok! Great! Thanks so much...I just wasnt sure. I dont know why I forgot all this stuff, I guess its been sooo long since my other yorkie was a pup. I feel like a total idiot!

08-23-2006, 05:33 AM	#4
Pipersmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Fl Posts: 1,808	When I picked up Piper at the airport, she was covered in poop from head to toe, from being in a crate for so long. I fed her at the airport & gave her nutri-cal & water. The 1st thing I did when I got her home was to give her a bath.

08-23-2006, 05:37 AM	#5
snickers mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 687	i brought snickers home on a friday and monday she had her appt at the groomers for bath and puppy cut i didnt want to scare her doing it on her 1st day home she was around 10wks at the time hope this helps!

08-23-2006, 05:39 AM	#6
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	When did you get your pup? You don't want to give it a bath the very first day you have it...it would be too stressful in my opinion. But if you have had him a couple of days, then go for it! I would put a towel in the dryer so when you are done you can wrap him up in the warm towel!

08-23-2006, 05:42 AM	#7
GlamrGirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 73	I got him on August 11th. Now that i think of it, When I got him he was super clean, so maybe the man I got him from gave him a bath already? I didnt even think of it until now! So it looks like lil' Archie is getting his first bath (from me) today! The towel in the dryer is a GREAT idea! Thanks!

08-23-2006, 05:49 AM	#8
GlamrGirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 73	Also, any suggestions on what kind of shampoo to use?

08-23-2006, 06:03 AM	#10
Pipersmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Fl Posts: 1,808	I switch alot like I do my self, but I always stay with a no tear puppy for their face. 4 paws majic coat for puppies, Vet solutions, aloe & oatmeal shampoo, than I condition good after.