{"id":1168,"date":"2023-11-29T10:50:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T10:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2024-02-06T02:49:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T02:49:52","slug":"how-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/index.php\/2023\/11\/29\/how-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO MAKE BATH TIME LESS STRESSFUL FOR YOUR DOG"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1168\" class=\"elementor elementor-1168\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adca7d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"adca7d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-133490f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"133490f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet-1024x447.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1170\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet-40x17.jpg 40w, https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet-50x22.jpg 50w, https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet-120x52.jpg 120w, https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet-75x33.jpg 75w, https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet-800x349.jpg 800w, https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/stage_How-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-pet.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5db10e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a5db10e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7133654 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7133654\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Different dogs react to the prospect of having a bath in very different ways. For some splashing about in the water is a fun activity, whereas others merely tolerate it and some can find it to be a source of stress and anxiety.<\/p><p>If your dog hates the thought of a bath it can also become a stressful activity for you, so here are some tips on how to achieve a harmonious bath time for both of you.<\/p><p>If your dog isn\u2019t used to bathing, chances are they won\u2019t warm to it straight away. Getting your pet used to the idea could take time and will require some groundwork and patience from you.<\/p><p><strong>1. GETTING USED TO THE ATMOSPHERE<br \/><\/strong>If you intend to use your bath to wash your dog, this is a good place to start. Before you even introduce any water, let your pet become accustomed to the area. In a dry bath, put in your dog\u2019s favourite toys and let them play and explore. Be prepared with treats so that they start to associate the bath with getting a reward.<\/p><p><strong>2. START SLOWLY<br \/><\/strong>When your dog seems comfortable with the bath (this might take a few sessions) you can slowly add a little water. Be prepared for your dog to try and jump out \u2013 offer comfort with a calm and soothing voice indicating that it\u2019s no big deal, but don\u2019t try to physically restrain your pet. If you were in an unfamiliar place which starting filling up with water \u2013 you\u2019d try to get out too!<\/p><p><strong>3. PRAISE, DON\u2019T PUNISH<br \/><\/strong>Dogs learn by positive reinforcement. This means that shouting at them or trying to physically restrain them won\u2019t work, and it could the problem worse. Instead, use a calming voice and offer their favourite treat as a reward for good behaviour. If your dog starts to associate bath time with getting something that they like, they\u2019re much more likely to tolerate it.<\/p><p><strong>4. LOTS OF ATTENTION<br \/><\/strong>After you\u2019ve attempted this process it\u2019s important to give your dog plenty of attention. They may want to go off and be by themselves for a little while, but be on hand to make a fuss of them and give attention when they want it.<\/p><p>When you do give your dog a full bath it\u2019s best to choose a quiet time when there isn\u2019t much activity going on in the home, and when your dog has recently eaten a meal, as they\u2019re more likely to be calm.<\/p><p>There are also a range of products you can purchase to help keep your dog calm. These usually plug in and release calming pheromones, so they may be worth a try if your pet is still resistant to bathing.<\/p><p>For more detailed tips, check out our article on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/index.php\/2023\/11\/29\/how-to-bathe-your-dog\/\">how to bathe your dog<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Different dogs react to the prospect of having a bath in very different ways. For some splashing about in the water is a fun activity, whereas others merely tolerate it and some can find it to be a source of stress and anxiety. If your dog hates the thought of a bath it can also &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/index.php\/2023\/11\/29\/how-to-make-bath-time-less-stressful-for-your-dog\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">HOW TO MAKE BATH TIME LESS STRESSFUL FOR YOUR DOG<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"menu-40x40":false,"menu-50x50":false,"menu-120x120":false,"woocommerce_thumbnail":false,"woocommerce_single":false,"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"mark.yan","author_link":"https:\/\/furminator.com.au\/index.php\/author\/mark-yan\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Different dogs react to the prospect of having a bath in very different ways. 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