My dog won't stay still for baths. What water temperature is best?

The trick that worked best for my dog, which was absolutely terrified of the tub to the point where he would dig his claws into my arm and try to climb over me, was to smear peanut butter all over the sides of the tub. It worked like a charm for him and I've recommended this trick to several other owners of dogs that do the same thing and they all seemed to have nothing but positive results. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Baths can be fun or really scary. I would work in desensitizing your pup about baths. You c am do this by making the bath a positive experience. I would work with really yummy treats and putting them in the tub. No bath. Just getting used to getting in the tub and having a treat. You could even start putting his food in there (as long as she can reach). Keep working on this until she goes in and out easily on her own without much coaxing. Then next time I would have treats in one hand and turn the water on and off. Keep offering lots of treats and praise. Still no bath. Do this daily until she’s no longer worried about the water. Then you can start to work on getting her wet and progress until she’s comfortable with that too. Secret trick is smearing peanut butter (all natural of course!! Make sure it has no sweaters and NOT XYLITOL, it’s highly toxic). It usually keeps them busy working on that while you bath.

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! This us unfortunate! I would first watch out for your safety, I do not want you to get bit. I would try wiping peanut butter on the tile or the bath tub and see if turning the water on and spraying around him (not one him at first) eliminates the growling. Gradually over time, if this works, try wetting him then bathing him. If this doesn't work I would ask your Vet for a short acting sedative like Trazadone to give 2 hours before the bath to help calm him some. Then last option is to muzzle him so you can bath him safely. I wish you the best! https://www.simplemost.com/peanut-butter-on-wall-makes-dog-sit-still-bath/

Lukewarm water is best - around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. If you’re asking about room temperature I’d say if it would be comfortable for you to take a shower your dog should be fine as well. Some short haired dogs can be sensitive to temperature changes and might shiver for a short time after an indoor bath - this isn’t dangerous.

You can try an over the counter calming supplement such as zylkene or composure in combination with offering rewards during the bath such as treats. It will work best if you have two people, one to bathe the dog and one to feed treats while the bath is going on. You can even take a long wooden spoon and put peanut butter on the end so they can hold it in front of her face and she can lick the spoon while being bathed.

It is ok to give Baxter baths in the winter. I'd have a heater in the bathroom to keep the room warm for when when gets out of the bath. You can also get a heated towel rack, and dry him with heated towels. I hope this helps.

Huskies are not a breed that inherently likes water but you can do things to try to get Luna to like baths. Try smearing peanut butter on the side of the tub and allowing her to lick it off during bath time. You can also try giving her high value treats during the bath. Its important that she does not get these treats at any other time. Lastly, try not to become frustrated with her. She will pick up on the negative energy. Be patient and slow. I hope this helps!