How to bathe a BIG dog who hates water!

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • Do you have a BIG dog who hates water? I do and it's bath time! In this video I share some tips on how to make bath time for my big baby easier for him and for me! As big as Boss is, he is afraid of rain, thunder, water, sprinklers, wind and...well you get this idea! So bath time has always been interesting. Today I'll share what I have learned to help AND what not to do! If you like this video please like it and don't forget to subscribe! And by the way, please post a picture of your furry baby in the comments below. I love dog pictures:-). If you have dog bath tips please share!
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Komentáře • 102

  • @revabbyjoovitsky5152
    @revabbyjoovitsky5152 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Follow-up: Success! I finally bathed the dog, in the yard, with 5 buckets of warm water, shampoo and she did not whine, cry or fight. Amazing. Thank you for this inspiration! I am alone, an older lady, with PD and a fairly big dog.
    Aviva in Akko

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 měsíci

      That makes me happy 🙂! Thank you for the update!

    • @angelab4652
      @angelab4652 Před 11 dny

      Thank you!
      I get it. I am gonna try this!

  • @christiansaravia7865
    @christiansaravia7865 Před rokem +2

    Thank you! I have a boxer/hound mix and a chihuahua/dachshund mix and the chiweenie isn’t too hard to bathe even though she hates baths but the boxer mix is able to get out of the tub lol

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před rokem

      I couldn't even get Boss IN the bathtub let alone watch him exit!!!!!🤣

  • @ibbase447
    @ibbase447 Před 3 lety +6

    They make a waterless shampoo for dogs and I love it! If anyone’s wondering you can buy this at Amazon or Walmart. Makes them smell really good too and disinfects them! Harmless!

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +5

      I do use a waterless occasionally on Boss but he is a big boy and he tends to need a bath every once in a while! I hate that Frito chip smell on the their feet... yuk! And I love the way he shines after a warm bath. Actually I think he secretly likes the way he feels after his bath. After a couple years now he is a lot more tolerant! But in the winter, absolutely use a waterless.

  • @MCgueeel
    @MCgueeel Před 3 lety +4

    so lovely to watch grandma wash a dog. -Philippines

  • @bellamayetheparanormalinve9150

    Love your voice and your pup! He’s totally in love with you❤️ Great job. I’m with you- need two for him❤️

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you!! Yes, my Boss completely stole my heart! I miss him terribly but am so glad I got the 3 amazing years with him, Senior dogs - so special and wind up dumped way too often. When you adopt a senior you get quality not quantity!

  • @MCgueeel
    @MCgueeel Před 3 lety +10

    so lovely to wash a grandma wash her dog what adorable.moments yeah it's been a years. -Philippines

    • @MCgueeel
      @MCgueeel Před 3 lety

      watch*

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +3

      I really love this old boy but I have to confess...washing him is not my favorite thing to do! But he is a pretty good sport about it! Not washing is not an option:-)))))

    • @SlavetoSiberianCorgskies
      @SlavetoSiberianCorgskies Před 3 lety +1

      @@MCgueeel someone needs some editing lessons

  • @bengeary4013
    @bengeary4013 Před 4 lety +7

    Thanks this helped a lot we have a Dalmatian which hates water makes bath time not fun

  • @karencaballero1256
    @karencaballero1256 Před 4 lety +14

    thank u sooo much this is his first-time....He's a german shepard x Husky

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 4 lety

      Sounds like you have a big boy too! I am so glad this helped you. Let me know how your baby did with his bath! It's been a year now for Boss and this method. He is better about it but he will escape given the smallest of chance:-))))).

    • @leonacrnekovic2700
      @leonacrnekovic2700 Před 4 lety +4

      @Chloe Pratt I do :)

    • @zenseed75
      @zenseed75 Před 4 lety +3

      @Chloe Pratt I care... hateful much? Sure hope you aren't a dog owner...

    • @osare3607
      @osare3607 Před 4 lety +1

      Chloe Pratt i care, btw do you mean kind instead or find? XD

    • @sanguinemlotus1508
      @sanguinemlotus1508 Před 4 lety +2

      Chloe Pratt lmao ur white stfu

  • @Zootedcabooted
    @Zootedcabooted Před 2 lety +2

    I have an English mastiff who hates water. This video is perfect. Let’s hope it works!🤞🏼

  • @crystalmoon4419
    @crystalmoon4419 Před 3 lety +5

    Yes! Treats and compliments helped the process for me!

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome! Sounds like the bath went well for you and your pup! My Boss is extremely treat motivated:-))). I try to keep a healthy stash of homemade lo cal treats for him.

  • @2Hearts3
    @2Hearts3 Před 11 měsíci +2

    It's tough-- thank you for this view of your method. I have exactly this situation with two Labs, neither of which tolerates a bath. And I'm elderly with no help. It's tough and they now have fleas. It's a daily struggle. Even more difficult in cold weather, coming soon.

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 11 měsíci

      You poor thing! My sister used to do use bath towels, a bucket of light soapy water and then a clear water rinse towel. He never smelled! But if your babies have fleas you might want to talk to your vet. Those need to be taken care of.

    • @2Hearts3
      @2Hearts3 Před 11 měsíci

      @@itsnotjustdogs yes, and the vet has recommended against commercial drugs and collars, as toxic and risky for my 15-yr-old dog. And some essential oils pose similar hazards. Will keep trying, thanks.

    • @revabbyjoovitsky5152
      @revabbyjoovitsky5152 Před 4 měsíci

      Older gal here with big dog in the Western Galilee. I lived with a Lab for two years during which time I witnessed her bathing once, with 2 of us holding her down. Now I am alone with a Canaan Dog, roughly the same size, strong and hates water. I got her to enter the shower area with a treat/bribe but when I turn on water, she runs. So thank you for this method. I can get 3 more buckets and tether her to the yard swing maybe that will result in a less dusty dog. I also have to look for that mitt, I've never seen that before, I have a brush, she still sheds much. Eats salmon dog kibble. She tolerates other dogs as long as they are properly introduced. She does not tolerate cats. So not sure what she will do at the dog salon (there is one), she growled at the vet.
      Aviva in Akko

  • @reginamartinez6482
    @reginamartinez6482 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Clearly our dogs have different definitions of hate. THIS is still a dream for me.

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 měsíci

      I'm laughing. God love them all!!! They keep life interesting don't they!

  • @ScorpioCrystal
    @ScorpioCrystal Před 2 lety +1

    I heard the train and it immediately reminded me of Sacramento, as I am here too. Lol Beautiful dog 💕

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 2 lety

      Yup! You can hear the train EVERYWHERE! Big part of the history. At first I thought it would bother but it really doesn't. And thank you, Boss was a beautiful and adorable,(if you can be that big and still be called adorable!) dog. I miss him but now can begin to remember the fun and funny parts.

  • @zenseed75
    @zenseed75 Před 4 lety +8

    Beautiful Boss. Getting ready to bath my rottie mastiff mix for the first time. He looks a lot like your boy. Just adopted a little over a month ago. ❤ Thanks for the tips!

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you! We love our Boss. A rottie mastiff!!!! Wow! Would love to see him! PM me on my facebook with a photo!!! (facebook.com/YourDogOnAWalk/ ) These big guys are gentle giants and often the biggest babies:-)))).

    • @zenseed75
      @zenseed75 Před 4 lety +1

      @@itsnotjustdogs okay, just got the DNA results back, he is 50/50 Rottweiler x Cane Corso. 😍

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 4 lety

      @@zenseed75Wow! What a powerful mix of love! My daughter had a friend 'in transition' with a gorgeous Rotti. We babysat his boy for about a month and he stole our hearts!!!! He was a love bug. When he was settled and came to get him he discovered he was addicted to popsicles and completely spoiled!!!!!! I bet he is gorgeous too:-).

  • @dorismartin2567
    @dorismartin2567 Před rokem +2

    oh i needed this!!!!

  • @christinedestacamento2484

    I am having trouble because my dog threatens to bite whenever he sense that its bath time.

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 2 lety +2

      Your poor baby! Sounds like he is VERY fearful. Did he have a bad experience? I would recommend a trainer or better yet an animal behaviorist. Research it carefully :-). And let me know how it goes.I would love to hear your progress.

  • @gretchenkale1463
    @gretchenkale1463 Před 4 lety +1

    I have a pit bull/Weimaraner, a German Shepard/rough collie, and a border collie. They are all massive, and bath time is a pain. The pit bull mix, hates water. The German Shepard mix is really nervous all the time, so he doesn’t like baths. And the border collie, runs around while I bathe her. It’s a LOT of work... 💦

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 4 lety +1

      Oh my gosh! I guess I'll quit whining :-)))).You've got your hands full! I will say Boss has gotten a bit better now. But if you release your hold on him during bath....he's GONE!!!!

    • @gretchenkale1463
      @gretchenkale1463 Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah, it’s no fun having to chase a wet and soapy dog across the yard. 😂

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 4 lety

      @@gretchenkale1463 But we love them anyway don't we:-)))).

    • @gretchenkale1463
      @gretchenkale1463 Před 4 lety

      Of course! They are my best buddies!

  • @Nosyperson5
    @Nosyperson5 Před 2 lety

    My Labby stinks so bad but he's not ready for a bathe, thanks for this video😆

  • @mad8805
    @mad8805 Před 2 lety

    I have a big Bernese mountain dog who has SO MUCH fur and only sometimes likes to swim but hates the hose

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 2 lety

      Bernese mountain dog!!! Definitely BIG!!!!! Funny how they manage to train us isn't it :-)))))))

  • @luah.9997
    @luah.9997 Před rokem +1

    I have a big dog that probably hasn’t has a bath in about 2 years because he’ been with my dad but were getting him soon should i get all the old hair or as much as i can before i give him a bath and if so which types of soaps do i use for the dog?

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před rokem

      Wow! 2 years!!!!! And yes, get as much hair as you can off. That alone might make him feel good. But I like shampoo that is as natural as possible. Oatmeal is soothing. Please let me know how the bath goes! Go slow. He may just love it! I had a stray I found and I was expecting some sort of battle to give him a bath. I soaped him up and he slowly melted into the ground. He LOVED it! :-))))))))))) You just never know.

  • @riggedbyrachel8390
    @riggedbyrachel8390 Před 3 lety +2

    My 160 lb mastiff did everything you imagined in the bathroom. It. Was. Awful. 😂

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +1

      I have this mental image....I am laughing hard...sorry, I can't help myself because I know exactly what It. Was. Awful. can mean:-))) I am thinking mastiffs might be prone to hard headedness. If that's a word!

  • @DesertSages
    @DesertSages Před rokem

    Excellent!!🎉😂❤🎉😂❤

  • @jennaerachelle6061
    @jennaerachelle6061 Před 3 lety +1

    Not me watching this 9 minutes before I bath her. Her nails are long she’s like 5yrs old and never had a bath

  • @MrCpolzin
    @MrCpolzin Před rokem

    Lovely video, thank you ! Time to wash my Bull Mastiff and Chihuahua then xo

  • @symere1026
    @symere1026 Před 2 lety

    Thanks I have a Rottweiler mix Doberman

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 2 lety

      Love the mix!!! I'm betting on the large side?:-))))

    • @symere1026
      @symere1026 Před 2 lety

      Yea he's 100 pounds

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 2 lety

      @@symere1026 Yup, that qualifies for the Big Boy Club:-))))). Gentle giants aren't they.

  • @iamdjsluggo
    @iamdjsluggo Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome! Thanks !

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +1

      So glad you enjoyed it. With winter coming, at least I hope its on the way, I plan to do the indoor version of this!

  • @_-Sweets-_
    @_-Sweets-_ Před 3 lety +2

    I have a 175 lb bullmastif and i need to do this outside as well cuz she ain't having the bathtub 🤣🤣

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety

      Wow! 175! That is a big dog!!!!! I'll bet she is beautiful. I tried once but couldn't even get Boss through the door! Panic attack. Like NOPE, don't even think about this:-)))). And no one says NO quite like a BIG DOG! Right!

    • @_-Sweets-_
      @_-Sweets-_ Před 3 lety

      @@itsnotjustdogs give me your email and I'll send you a pic of Bella😊

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety

      @@_-Sweets-_ I would LOVE a pic of your Bella. Great name! send it to Deborah.lee.hayes@gmail.com

    • @_-Sweets-_
      @_-Sweets-_ Před 3 lety

      @@itsnotjustdogs email isnt correct

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +1

      @@_-Sweets-_ Sorry about that, I am having some issues with my computer! But I think it is resolved. I got your pictures...she is a true beauty!. Sweetest face ever! I replied to your email just now, did you get it? (I hope so or I might throw this computer across the room! grrrrr)

  • @rduran4693
    @rduran4693 Před 4 lety +3

    What happens if a dog haven't take a bath for a year?

    • @trinitycope3849
      @trinitycope3849 Před 4 lety +2

      You should bathe him or her so there skin won’t mess up

    • @jelliesinbellies
      @jelliesinbellies Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah they start itching
      They might be uncomfortable

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +2

      Yikes! Didn't see this! Why on earth would anyone not bath a dog for a year!!!! I would think he would smell and I agree with the others, itch. Best to bath them!

    • @jelliesinbellies
      @jelliesinbellies Před 3 lety +3

      @@itsnotjustdogs My dogs are way bigger than me and my Big brother and my dad don't wanna give them baths because it's a pain. They always Run away if they see a Hose or if we go in the bathroom. Even if we get them in the tub one wont last a second before jumping out and one can only last like 2 minutes before trying to find a way to escape and jump out

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +3

      @@jelliesinbellies I totally get it! These guys were my sister's babies. She used to use towels to wash Boss. A towels with soap and a couple with just water to wipe it away. That might be an option:-). Warm water helps too. In winter we do it kind of like they give bed baths in the hospital! Bigger ordeal but works in a pinch:-))).

  • @mrsbowers2282
    @mrsbowers2282 Před 2 lety

    What is that mit called

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 2 lety

      www.amazon.com/Mr-Peanuts-Glove-Grooming-Deshedding/dp/B01M3OK310/ref=asc_df_B01M3OK310/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198060275213&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15259370955510370666&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032520&hvtargid=pla-351934667488&psc=1
      hope this link works for you! They are dog grooming gloves. They actually sell them in most pet stores and of course... on line🙂. Hope this helps

  • @davycrockett4395
    @davycrockett4395 Před 3 lety

    Geesh excellent job. I have 4 more at least that size u ready for them?

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety

      Oh my gosh! Four big dogs:-))))). You are a hero!

  • @azncooler
    @azncooler Před rokem

    How do you dry him and have him stay standing??

    • @deborahhayes2718
      @deborahhayes2718 Před rokem

      It’s actually wasn’t a REAL stand 😂. The minute bath was over he was edging for the door

    • @deborahhayes2718
      @deborahhayes2718 Před rokem

      Looks like a stand but I always had his collar !

  • @annelisasdogmomadventures6753

    Girl this is clickbait - you should meet a dog who really hates water

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +2

      Ha ha! You know I am really surprised at the number of dogs that don't like water - or a bath! There are a lot of them.

    • @Tia-Marie
      @Tia-Marie Před 2 lety

      @@itsnotjustdogs - My Saint Bernard/German Shepard mix absolutely hates bath time, it's a lot of grooming wipes and brushing for me.

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 2 lety

      @@Tia-Marie He must be awesome! what an interesting mix!

  • @jeanninedefeyter7633
    @jeanninedefeyter7633 Před 2 lety

    My dog would not like the water poured on him.

  • @ban_stars8415
    @ban_stars8415 Před 3 lety

    My dog fell on the pool 2 times as a puppy and now he is scared to death of water

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety

      Pools can be scary for dogs. I always worried about that when I had a pool so I had a pool fence. But before I did my Lab/Great Dane fell in. He was a terrible swimmer! Although not afraid, he never really liked water either!

    • @Tcole444
      @Tcole444 Před 2 lety +1

      @@itsnotjustdogs
      I find it easier to wash my husky on the back of my pick up truck. I pick a warm day and break out the doggie shampoo and hose and bucket. He likes to go for a ride and air dry.

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 2 lety

      @@Tcole444 That is just hilarious!

  • @jtm9945
    @jtm9945 Před 2 lety

    You guys try a 140lb Kangal watch any video of them jumping and the power of those hind legs and you will feel lucky

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 2 lety +1

      I had never heard of a Kangal. Had to google it and yup, they are BIG!!!!!

    • @itsnovxz4115
      @itsnovxz4115 Před měsícem

      i’m trying to bathe mine, HATES IT, how did u bathe them?

  • @davycrockett4395
    @davycrockett4395 Před 3 lety +1

    😏

  • @Tcray430
    @Tcray430 Před 3 lety

    Better off with a water hose .

    • @itsnotjustdogs
      @itsnotjustdogs  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh my gosh! I can't imagine squirting Boss with a water hose!!!!! He runs in the house if I water plants just in case he might get splattered! This was created for dogs who HATE water, rain, puddles, just about any kind of water!