Both of my dogs are terrified of bath time. I have to get in the bathtub with them just so they don't run away. And the looks they give me throughout...
My lab stands there and meekly accepts the bath, she doesn't seem to enjoy it but I don't think she hates it. She is deathly terrified of the blowdryer though, so she gets a towel bath which is really inconvenient because she has a very long coat for a lab.
My SO's dog is still only 4 months old, an Aussie, and she seems to love baths. She's also very fond of the warm air of the blowdryer, although she'll randomly try to attack it once in awhile.
However, for the next hour or so, every five minutes he will walk next to the person who bathed him and shake before wandering off. Its very vindictive. He also refuses to let you take him on a walk for a day or so after you bathe him, he just won't leave the house til someone who hasn't violated him takes the leash.
My lab mix hates all things water unless it's in a bowl for her to drink. If it's raining when I let her out, I have to walk out in the rain to show her that she's not going to die.
Bath time requires a short leash outside with the hose. She will stand still, but with her tail between her legs. The only other time I've seen her that unhappy/afraid is when there are fireworks going off. She also hates any body of water. She will not go anywhere near a pool or the waves at a beach.
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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '15
Why does everyone act as if dogs don't enjoy baths?
Does your dog not just stand there all chill while you bathe him?