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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on September 27, 2008 at 2:27pm

My daughter bathes Sidney in her shower (She puts on a swimsuit and gets in with him), using a handheld shower head..

We like to use:
Earthbath Tea Tree Oil & Aloe Vera Totally Natural Pet Shampoo
16 oz. - Tea Tree Oil & Aloe Vera

Earthbath Totally Natural Pet Shampoos

* Totally natural, 100% biodegradable and gentle
* Free of toxins, phosphates and enzymes
* Animal cruelty free
* Offered in a variety of styles to fit every need--from extra conditioning, dry, itchy skin relief to hypo-allergenic fragrance free formulas

This shampoo makes him smell so good and his fur so silky and soft.
We bought it at a local pet/feed store, but I believe the big chain stores sell it too.

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Permalink Reply by Madog on September 27, 2008 at 7:00pm

Thank you ladies. I went to Petco and got the EarthBath for Puppies. And I got the between bath stuff also. I want a good smelling dog crapping in the conference room at work. :)

I read online to use a tub mat so that they have traction. So I picked up one of them.

I thought I would take him down to the boat launch so he could play in the water some for practice. He took a ducking in a friend's fish pond and it didn't faze him. So I have high hopes for him and bath time.

One good thing is Madog loves being dried off. He will head to the bathroom if he is wet after a walk and want his trying time. Which quickly will spiral down int a game of doggie towel bondage that leaves him all bundled up on the floor unable to see anything.

Wish me luck. Sometime in the next 24 hours we will have a clean doggie.

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Permalink Reply by Alla on September 27, 2008 at 7:21pm

We still haven't had a first bath. I am scared!! :)
Madog, let us know how it worked :) photos would help too :)

Also... what respectable "all" thinks about Trader Joe Tea Tree Oil Shampoo (for people?) Can I use it for a dog?

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Permalink Reply by Madog on September 27, 2008 at 7:25pm

Oh sure you are going to make me go first. Thanks a bunch. :P

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Permalink Reply by Jessica on September 27, 2008 at 7:29pm

Make sure you try to make the bath a fun event. If you are nervous, your dog will sense it. Maybe a couple days before his first bath you have him play in the bath tub and give him lots of treats.

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Permalink Reply by Madog on September 27, 2008 at 7:37pm

Good plan. I think I will do that tonight and bath him tomorrow.

I also read to use a washcloth on his head so not to get to much water in the ears.

It's going to be the best darn bath any dog has ever had. Fun, fun, fun.

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Permalink Reply by Madog on September 27, 2008 at 8:08pm

First three minutes of cuddling in the tub was a success. I gave him the cardboard tube that was in the tub mat. That went over big.

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