Comb out your puppy’s coat. Gently tease out any knots.
Put on clothes that you can get wet or change into old clothes or wear a waterproof apron.
Decide where you are going to wash the puppy. To bath a large breed puppy indoors, the bathroom is the best place, because it is the most waterproof room. However, a small puppy will do just fine in the sink in the kitchen or bathroom. Prepare the area. Be it a sink or a tub, place a slip-proof mat at the bottom so your puppy feels secure and isn’t slipping around.
Choose a nice, mild shampoo made for dogs. It should smell nice and have something else to offer like moisturizing effects, or be promoting coat shine.
Fill the tub without your puppy in it. Run the taps until the water is pleasantly warm, around the temperature you would happily bathe a baby in. If in doubt, do the ‘elbow’ test, where you dip your elbow in the water to see if the temperature feels slightly warmer than your skin.
Pet your puppy and speak calmly to him or her throughout the whole bathing process. Doing this will soothe it and will keep it from splashing around as much.
Concentrate on reassuring your puppy. Just keep in mind that the first bath can be a scary time for your puppy, so remember to be as gentle as possible with all you do. Pet your puppy throughout the whole process, keeping your dog calm and happy.
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