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Hi there. I have a 45lb shepherd mix that we rescued a couple months ago. I wanted to give her sometime to adjust to us and trust us since she is very submissive and scared of just about everything before we gave her a bath. Today I tried. I had everything ready to go. Toys, treats, towels, dog shampoo. None of that helped. I tried to lure her to the tub. She would not go into it at all. She wouldnt even eat treats placed on the edge of the tub. She was eating treats away from the tub in the bathroom. I m guessing my best bet is to just go really really slow. But any other tips would be great. Thanks in advance and sorry this is question is long.
I live in Edmonton so bathing her outside is unfortunately not an option right now. Since it has been well below freezing for most of the winter sometimes getting as cold as -30. Thanks again
Thanks everyone so far for all the info.
I just havent been in this situation thats all. I have a 90lb rotti mix and I have no trouble getting her in the bath, but I also had her from a pup and made sure to get her in the tube a lot. Lucy the 45 lb dog in question will let me cut her nails, brush her and clean her ears...Just not the bath. I ll get there I m sure of it and thanks again for all the tips and suggestions.
All the best and thanks for reading this rather long Question.
Thanks everyone so far for all the info.
I just havent been in this situation thats all. I have a 90lb rotti mix and I have no trouble getting her in the bath, but I also had her from a pup and made sure to get her in the tub a lot. Lucy the 45 lb dog in question will let me cut her nails, brush her and clean her ears...Just not the bath. I ll get there I m sure of it and thanks again for all the tips and suggestions.
All the best and thanks for reading this rather long Question.
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This is a tough one ! You don't know if it's the water she's afraid of ( may have gotten sprayed in the face before you got her, or plunked down into water that was too hot for her) or maybe had an experience of slipping around on a shiny tub surface. It could even be the smell of the shampoo that's seems strange to her. Maybe try an unscented dog shampoo- just in case that's the problem ! When I wash my rough collies, I put a large rubber mat in the tub, for added traction. Also, when I was first training them, I started by letting them get used to the water just running down the lower part of their legs first. Once they got used to the fact that the water was safe, I slowly move the hose ( attached to my shower head )up their body so they can get used to it gradually. The next baths they have are a breeze, because nothing bad happened the FIRST time ! Be sure that you are VERY calm and not excited when picking up the dog to put her in the tub. The less talk from you the better, as any sound can tend to make them excited. Be sure, also, that the dog is in a calm, submissive state of mind. If you're calm assertive, and the dog is calm submissive, you should have no trouble getting her into the tub.Be sure to be very patient, too, and unhurried as they can ALWAYS feel exactly what state of mind you're in ! I've watched Cesar Millan on the Dog Whisperer show handle dogs that are afraid of being washed, and this is how he does it. If the dog starts to struggle at all, it means she wasn't in a calm submissive state, so start again when she's ready.Be sure you are TRULY calm assertive, and the dog is TRULY calm submissive. It'll take time, but you'll get there ! I wouldn't take her to a groomer that may be too busy or hurried to take the time to TRAIN the dog to accept bathing, as they may unwittingly only make matters worse by struggling with the dog.To me, best she learns it from the person that she will inevitably trust the most - YOU ! Good luck!
This is a tough one ! You don't know if it's the water she's afraid of ( may have gotten sprayed in the face before you got her, or plunked down into water that was too hot for her) or maybe had an experience of slipping around on a shiny tub surface. It could even be the smell of the shampoo that's seems strange to her. Maybe try an unscented dog shampoo- just in case that's the problem ! When I wash my rough collies, I put a large rubber mat in the tub, for added traction. Also, when I was first training them, I started by letting them get used to the water just running down the lower part of their legs first. Once they got used to the fact that the water was safe, I slowly move the hose ( attached to my shower head )up their body so they can get used to it gradually. The next baths they have are a breeze, because nothing bad happened the FIRST time ! Be sure that you are VERY calm and not excited when picking up the dog to put her in the tub. The less talk from you the better, as any sound can tend to make them excited. Be sure, also, that the dog is in a calm, submissive state of mind. If you're calm assertive, and the dog is calm submissive, you should have no trouble getting her into the tub.Be sure to be very patient, too, and unhurried as they can ALWAYS feel exactly what state of mind you're in ! I've watched Cesar Millan on the Dog Whisperer show handle dogs that are afraid of being washed, and this is how he does it. If the dog starts to struggle at all, it means she wasn't in a calm submissive state, so start again when she's ready.Be sure you are TRULY calm assertive, and the dog is TRULY calm submissive. It'll take time, but you'll get there ! I wouldn't take her to a groomer that may be too busy or hurried to take the time to TRAIN the dog to accept bathing, as they may unwittingly only make matters worse by struggling with the dog.To me, best she learns it from the person that she will inevitably trust the most - YOU ! Good luck!
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i need help to transfer on and off machienes, so are there in home videos that might work?
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I dont know you disability or your financial situation but if you can afford a hot tub aka spa working out in it decreases the risk of micro tears in muscles. Something disabled people can be prone to, especially people with FM.
The warm water relaxes your muscles so they dont tear as easily and you can lift small hand weights, do stretching movements to stay limber, and do whatever exercises you are able to do - ab crunches, leg exercises etc.
I had a hot tub when I owned my own home, and I was in a lot better shape then I am in now. Less aches and pains too.
I would phone different gyms and see if there is one that works with disabled people. I know where I live there are people trained to work with customers with FM and other disabliities. (or so they say)
DONT purchase a membership until you test their trainers, a lot of them lie about working with disabled people and have no special training in the area, appparently. I came across a number of complaints about this while researching -
I dont know where you are but once more the UK comes shining through with their programs for the disabled. see links below
Fitness & Lifestyle Programs at the Rick Hansen Centre in Edmonton http://www.steadwardcentre.org/ I am not finding anything really in Canada or the US except for this one centre in Edmonton.
I dont know you disability or your financial situation but if you can afford a hot tub aka spa working out in it decreases the risk of micro tears in muscles. Something disabled people can be prone to, especially people with FM.
The warm water relaxes your muscles so they dont tear as easily and you can lift small hand weights, do stretching movements to stay limber, and do whatever exercises you are able to do - ab crunches, leg exercises etc.
I had a hot tub when I owned my own home, and I was in a lot better shape then I am in now. Less aches and pains too.
I would phone different gyms and see if there is one that works with disabled people. I know where I live there are people trained to work with customers with FM and other disabliities. (or so they say)
DONT purchase a membership until you test their trainers, a lot of them lie about working with disabled people and have no special training in the area, appparently. I came across a number of complaints about this while researching -
I dont know where you are but once more the UK comes shining through with their programs for the disabled. see links below
Fitness & Lifestyle Programs at the Rick Hansen Centre in Edmonton http://www.steadwardcentre.org/ I am not finding anything really in Canada or the US except for this one centre in Edmonton.
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