There are 1 or 2 reasons for this and today we’ll look at why your loved pooch suffers from dog bath anxiety and what you can do in order to make bath time less stressed for you and your dog. Dog anxiety can be a difficult issue and today we offer some pointers that may help manage bath time.

Water From Above.

A lot of dogs might not appear to mind the rain, but the majority of dogs will take shelter when it is raining. The reason behind this is that dogs don’t like water coming from above.

Methods to Bath your Dog to Reduce Dog Bath Anxiety.

Where.
Choose the bath tub or washing sink to bath your dog. Which you choose to use will be dependent on your dog’s size. On warmer days you might need to bathe your dog outside employing a garden hose on low pressure.

Water Temperature.
Water temperature could be a important element in your dogs anxiety of bath time. The water should be temped. That is that you can not feel it as cold or hot test the temperature of the water on your wrist before applying it to your dog.

Anti Slip Protection.
One more reason why your dog fears bath time is they do not feel safe. Dogs love to be sure footed and any risk of slipping is bound to make them more worried. You can use an anti slip bath mat or merely employ a towel in the base of the bath and this will make your dog feel more safe and sound.

The way to apply the water when you give your dog a bath.
The nicest thing you can do when bathing your dog is to start wetting their feet first and slowly work up the legs, then under the belly, across the back and ultimately over the top of the head. Watch out not to have the water running to strong and do not ever have the water running over the muzzle or eyes.

It is far better to wash the muzzle and round the eyes with a wash cloth and to never have running water around those areas.

If you do run water directly over the dogs face they will panic. You’ll also must be careful not to run any water in your dogs ears. Water in the ear canal can lead to infection.

Your Approach.
When washing your dog always be in a good mood, be calm and praise your dog consistently. Comments like “good boy” in a calm consistent voice will help your dog relax.

If your dog tries to jump up or get out of the bath, understand this is their reply to a situation they feel they don’t have any control of.

Just say “No, get down” in a quiet and voice, lowering your voice so they understand that you are not pleased.

As fast as they get down, or you help them to get down and back in the bath, praise them again. This way they will be able to establish what you expect of them.

After Bath Playtime.
When you give a dog a bath they will likely be feeling outside their comfortable area and a little doubtful.

The post bath playtime is critical to help them dry off and give you the chance to re-connect with your dog.

Enjoying some play, either within or in the yard will distract them till they are almost dry, it is fun for the two of you and your happily distracted dog will be less likely to go and take a roll in the mud.

Next, discover plenty of other helpful pointers that may help reduce dog bath anxiety and make bath time much more enjoyable for you and your dog. Find out more about other indications of dog anxiety and find out if your dog is just being disobedient or has anxiety issues.