Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Featured Video. Read More. Your Privacy Rights. To change or withdraw your consent choices for TheSprucePets. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page. Guidelines for bathing a puppy Once your puppy has had his vaccinations, or if you really have no other choice and need to bath him earlier than this, it's important to follow these guidelines.
The ambient temperature needs to be quite high 30 degrees centigrade during the first week, then you can gradually turn down the heat and the water should be good and warm.
Specialised products. Use products that are specifically formulated for puppies. Their skin and fur will be very sensitive to any other kind of product.
Bath size. You can use a sink or a bowl. Take care with eyes and ears. After the bath, carefully dry your puppy as quickly as possible. You could use a hairdryer, always taking care not to burn him.
If a puppy has never had one before, a bath on his third birthday because he meets a skunk or steps in some engine oil, is going to be a pretty traumatic experience. The other benefit is really for you. Some breeds of dog, especially some of the sporting breeds have a natural strong body odor.
Labradors and other sporting dogs can be very smelly. Some dogs are affected more than others. My yellow Lab for example smells very strong if not bathed occasionally. While my chocolate Lab has only the mildest body odor. Many dogs smell stronger as they get older.
Older dogs can get very smelly if not bathed occasionally. As can dogs that are more likely to get grubby due to having folded skin, like a Bulldog, or short legs, like a Dachshund. Bathe your puppy once a week for the first three or four weeks, then once a month until they are six months old, then at least twice a year after.
Then, bath-time should be a peaceful non event for your dog. The whole experience will be no big deal. Some dogs will need bathing more regularly than others due to their coat type. Curly dogs like Poodles or Doodles need bathing more often than Labs or German Shepherd dogs with their straight double coats.
Dogs with short single layered coats will need the least scrubbing! Baby shampoo can be used in an emergency. Check the previous link for a great option. Bathing your dog in the bathtub is fine for older dogs, but some puppies may panic if plunged into a giant white bathtub. You can help accustom your puppy to the big bath by standing him in it for a few seconds, a few times a day. A popular alternative for bathing a puppy is the kitchen sink.
But be careful as wet puppies are slippery and if he wriggles out he may fall and hurt himself. If the weather is fine you can do the whole thing outside, using a portable dog shower. I actually use one of these in the bath too, for my dogs. This is because the shower head in my bath is not detachable. You use the spray to cover the pup with water, then lather up the shampoo, then use it to rinse off. My portable dog shower has made puppy bath time much easier.
And the 5 litre tank is enough for one adult Labrador without refilling. Especially if you make her wet with water from a cup first. You can also get battery operated portable shower heads. These have a little pump at one end that you stick in a bucket of water. I should think they are easier to store than the pump action container type that I use.
And has the extra benefit of smelling wonderful! Some dog shampoos are suitable for young puppies, but you do need to read the label. First of all, make sure you have everything ready. Or a portable shower. This will remove excess dirt and hair. Brushing helps rid the dog of shedding hair. This will also prevent tangles or matted hair after the bath. You do not want your puppy to be burned or to be too cold in the bath.
Make sure the bath is comfortable for the dog. A rubber bath mat under the dogs feet will make them comfortable. Sometimes the dogs can slip and hurt themselves during bath time. You must select the correct shampoo for your dog.
Use only puppy shampoo on your dog. These shampoos and conditioners are designed for your pup. Human shampoo and dish soap can be too strong for your delicate puppy.
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