Never Bathing her myself agaiN! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

kelsie123186 · 05-25-2007, 09:40 AM

Yesterday my little Bailey girl went to the dog park and had a blast, but some bassett hound slobberd ALL OVER her back! So when it came time for bed Bailey needed a bath. I have never bathed her before (she usually goes to the groomer) The getting wet part wasnt so bad, but when it came time to dry her off (with a blowdryer) It terrified her! I felt horrible! She curled up in a little ball in my lap and burried her head and wouldnt stop shaking!!!! I guess the noise must have scared her (the blowdryer wasnt on hott and it was far away from her so i know i wasnt burning her) she was terrified and I absolutely HATED doing that to her... Im NOT going to bathe her again unless she absolutely cant get into a groomer. It was so traumatizing for her and it broke my heart! Has anyone else had this problem with their baby???

Anna Banana · 05-25-2007, 09:42 AM

Wobie doesn't like baths or blow-drying either. He shakes and whimpers, but I know I'm not hurting him so I do it anyway, very gently. He's not upset afterwards, so I don't think its a big deal...

mattymac · 05-25-2007, 09:47 AM

My Lily isn't one for baths either. I started a thread asking for some advice on giving a puppy his or her baths. Many people told me to put a towel in the dryer to warm it up..so when she is all bathed, wrap her in the warm towel. I towel dry her and then blowdry, but i keep the blow dryer on for a minute before so she doesn't freak out at the sound.
If you bathe her again, I would definitely try the warm towel thing. It worked for me

diggy4 · 05-25-2007, 09:52 AM

Ive started using blow dryer on myself in the living room so he gets used to the sound. He can run if he wants, or stay and check it out. Right now he does a lil of both but was really curious when he seen Bella all sprawled out loing it! He was like HUH???? WHy is she not trippin out right now????? lol

Surfie and Tiki · 05-25-2007, 09:53 AM

Different blow dryers have different pitches. Surfie will shake if I use a dryer that squeals, I bought a new one and now he lays there as calm as can be. Don't know if that is the problem in your case, some pups just don't like baths.

Cidney · 05-25-2007, 10:03 AM

Dont give up, associate bath/blowing time with something she really likes. My dogs love to get groomed and brushed because they know they will get to go for a walk to show off how pretty they are. Also, they get use to the soundof the dryer, mine did anyway.

Breny · 05-25-2007, 10:08 AM

I bathe and groom all of mine myself. However I never blowdry. I towel dry and hold them wrapped up like a baby and usually put a Tee on them if there is a chance of a chill.

Don't worry, it'll get better

Stella's mom · 05-25-2007, 10:08 AM

I put a towel in the microwave for a minute, one for the second I finish rinsing her and another one to use when that one cools off. (she's very cold natured) After all the "spa" towels she doesn't need much drying with the hair dryer and tolerates it.

sarahkathleen · 05-25-2007, 02:50 PM

Sassy always hangs out with me when I'm getting ready in the morning. I use the hair dryer on myself every day, so she's getting used to it.

When I bathed her for the first time last week, she didn't have any problems with it. I wrapped her in a towel and used the dryer on her while she was still in the towel before I moved to drying her fur directly.

pea496 · 05-25-2007, 03:20 PM

Conner doesn't mind his bath, but he hates the blow dryer. I just towel dry him, then he runs around the house and finishes the drying process.

mizzwanned · 05-25-2007, 03:56 PM

At first Teddy and London were both scared of taking a bath and def. the blowdryer but they have gotten used to it and actually run around when i dry them. I guess the more you do it the better.

Gingergirlsmom · 05-25-2007, 04:18 PM

Don't give up. Work on getting her used to the blow dryer. If she was that scared with you, just think what it must be like at the groomers...there are lots of good suggestions in this thread for acclimating her!

Poor baby. Poor mommy. I don't know who I feel worse for!

Buddah<3r · 05-25-2007, 05:16 PM

I don't blow dry Buddah. He is ok in the bath. He doesn't like it but he doesn't freak out. The blowdry is another story. I just wrap him in a towl get all the water out of his hair I can then I let him run wild. He acts so crazy! After he calms down I spray him with some leave in conditioner and brush him. Seems to work better than the blow dry. Buddahs hair isnt too long yet so I'm not sure how great it will work when he has a full coat.

SweetPea53 · 05-25-2007, 05:21 PM

I have only bathed my lil one twice in the kitchen sink as my vet says she is still too young to go to the groomer...she is a bit hesitant, but I have purchased a small pool so that during the summer I'm hoping she will get used to being in the water so that bathing isn't so tramatic for her....I also have a blow dryer in my downstairs bathroom which I turn on to cool everynight and blow dry her for about a minute or two just to get her used to it....she is getting much better with the blow dryer now...I really don't want to use a groomer if I don't have to..... too many bad experiences with different groomers nipping/cutting my Sweet Sheltie "Fussie" when she was alive (She is now in Dog Heaven) she would come back with cuts on her tummy...broke my heart

Buddy-licious · 05-25-2007, 05:50 PM

I am sorry to hear that she was so scared!!! Buddy was too the first time I ever used the blow dryer on him but now he loves it. He actually seems to enjoy the warm air blowing on him. When I do his face I turn the dryer on low.
Hopefully, Bailey will get use to it and not be scared.

05-25-2007, 09:40 AM	#1
kelsie123186 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nevada Posts: 323	Never Bathing her myself agaiN! Yesterday my little Bailey girl went to the dog park and had a blast, but some bassett hound slobberd ALL OVER her back! So when it came time for bed Bailey needed a bath. I have never bathed her before (she usually goes to the groomer) The getting wet part wasnt so bad, but when it came time to dry her off (with a blowdryer) It terrified her! I felt horrible! She curled up in a little ball in my lap and burried her head and wouldnt stop shaking!!!! I guess the noise must have scared her (the blowdryer wasnt on hott and it was far away from her so i know i wasnt burning her) she was terrified and I absolutely HATED doing that to her... Im NOT going to bathe her again unless she absolutely cant get into a groomer. It was so traumatizing for her and it broke my heart! Has anyone else had this problem with their baby???

05-25-2007, 09:42 AM	#2
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	Wobie doesn't like baths or blow-drying either. He shakes and whimpers, but I know I'm not hurting him so I do it anyway, very gently. He's not upset afterwards, so I don't think its a big deal... __________________ Anna and Wobie

05-25-2007, 09:52 AM	#4
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Ive started using blow dryer on myself in the living room so he gets used to the sound. He can run if he wants, or stay and check it out. Right now he does a lil of both but was really curious when he seen Bella all sprawled out loing it! He was like HUH???? WHy is she not trippin out right now????? lol __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

05-25-2007, 09:53 AM	#5
Surfie and Tiki My little Beach Bums Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,218	Different blow dryers have different pitches. Surfie will shake if I use a dryer that squeals, I bought a new one and now he lays there as calm as can be. Don't know if that is the problem in your case, some pups just don't like baths. __________________ Janell, Surfie, Tiki, and Kona

05-25-2007, 10:08 AM	#7
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	I bathe and groom all of mine myself. However I never blowdry. I towel dry and hold them wrapped up like a baby and usually put a Tee on them if there is a chance of a chill. Don't worry, it'll get better __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

05-25-2007, 09:47 AM	#3
mattymac YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 467	My Lily isn't one for baths either. I started a thread asking for some advice on giving a puppy his or her baths. Many people told me to put a towel in the dryer to warm it up..so when she is all bathed, wrap her in the warm towel. I towel dry her and then blowdry, but i keep the blow dryer on for a minute before so she doesn't freak out at the sound. If you bathe her again, I would definitely try the warm towel thing. It worked for me

05-25-2007, 10:03 AM	#6
Cidney Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 99	Dont give up, associate bath/blowing time with something she really likes. My dogs love to get groomed and brushed because they know they will get to go for a walk to show off how pretty they are. Also, they get use to the soundof the dryer, mine did anyway.

05-25-2007, 10:08 AM	#8
Stella's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,090	I put a towel in the microwave for a minute, one for the second I finish rinsing her and another one to use when that one cools off. (she's very cold natured) After all the "spa" towels she doesn't need much drying with the hair dryer and tolerates it.

05-25-2007, 02:50 PM	#9
sarahkathleen YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, IN Posts: 7	Sassy always hangs out with me when I'm getting ready in the morning. I use the hair dryer on myself every day, so she's getting used to it. When I bathed her for the first time last week, she didn't have any problems with it. I wrapped her in a towel and used the dryer on her while she was still in the towel before I moved to drying her fur directly. __________________ Sarah 's her little girl Sassy

05-25-2007, 03:20 PM	#10
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	Conner doesn't mind his bath, but he hates the blow dryer. I just towel dry him, then he runs around the house and finishes the drying process. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

05-25-2007, 03:56 PM	#11
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	At first Teddy and London were both scared of taking a bath and def. the blowdryer but they have gotten used to it and actually run around when i dry them. I guess the more you do it the better. __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

05-25-2007, 04:18 PM	#12
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Don't give up. Work on getting her used to the blow dryer. If she was that scared with you, just think what it must be like at the groomers...there are lots of good suggestions in this thread for acclimating her! Poor baby. Poor mommy. I don't know who I feel worse for! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

05-25-2007, 05:16 PM	#13
Buddah<3r Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Posts: 226	I don't blow dry Buddah. He is ok in the bath. He doesn't like it but he doesn't freak out. The blowdry is another story. I just wrap him in a towl get all the water out of his hair I can then I let him run wild. He acts so crazy! After he calms down I spray him with some leave in conditioner and brush him. Seems to work better than the blow dry. Buddahs hair isnt too long yet so I'm not sure how great it will work when he has a full coat.

05-25-2007, 05:21 PM	#14
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	I have only bathed my lil one twice in the kitchen sink as my vet says she is still too young to go to the groomer...she is a bit hesitant, but I have purchased a small pool so that during the summer I'm hoping she will get used to being in the water so that bathing isn't so tramatic for her....I also have a blow dryer in my downstairs bathroom which I turn on to cool everynight and blow dry her for about a minute or two just to get her used to it....she is getting much better with the blow dryer now...I really don't want to use a groomer if I don't have to..... too many bad experiences with different groomers nipping/cutting my Sweet Sheltie "Fussie" when she was alive (She is now in Dog Heaven) she would come back with cuts on her tummy...broke my heart __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy

05-25-2007, 05:50 PM	#15
Buddy-licious Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charlotte,nc Posts: 1,976	I am sorry to hear that she was so scared!!! Buddy was too the first time I ever used the blow dryer on him but now he loves it. He actually seems to enjoy the warm air blowing on him. When I do his face I turn the dryer on low. Hopefully, Bailey will get use to it and not be scared. __________________ Rhonda, Buddy-licious and Sammie