I would just go slow and gentle with the water, not to make very sudden movements with it as to scare him. Possibly just use a gentle/tearless shampoo to ensure the entire experience is pain-free without any shampoo getting into the eyes (or at least if it does it doesn't hurt!)
Does he like to be brushed? I've noticed sometimes with dogs who like to be brushed using a bath brush or grooming glove can make it somewhat enjoyable as it almost gives them an all over massage and gets all their itches. It also makes sure the shampoo gets through the thick coat.
The most important thing is to rinse, rinse, rinse and make sure no shampoo is left behind!
Something like this: http://www.petplanet.co.uk/shop_dev/assets/new_product_images/interpet/rubber_grooming_glove.jpg
Or I even love these zoom groom brushes: http://www.petnutritionproducts.com/productimages/images/zoomgroom_dog.jpg They can also be found for a few bucks at petco/petsmart
Pandora isn't too wild about baths but she LOVES being brushed and she will arch her back and keep trying to get closer and closer to me during a bath if im using that glove on her. If I stop she'll start nudging my arm, lol.
You could even learn how to do a proper pet massage and make it a very relaxing experience.
Does he like to be brushed? I've noticed sometimes with dogs who like to be brushed using a bath brush or grooming glove can make it somewhat enjoyable as it almost gives them an all over massage and gets all their itches. It also makes sure the shampoo gets through the thick coat.
The most important thing is to rinse, rinse, rinse and make sure no shampoo is left behind!
Something like this: http://www.petplanet.co.uk/shop_dev/assets/new_product_images/interpet/rubber_grooming_glove.jpg
Or I even love these zoom groom brushes: http://www.petnutritionproducts.com/productimages/images/zoomgroom_dog.jpg They can also be found for a few bucks at petco/petsmart
Pandora isn't too wild about baths but she LOVES being brushed and she will arch her back and keep trying to get closer and closer to me during a bath if im using that glove on her. If I stop she'll start nudging my arm, lol.
You could even learn how to do a proper pet massage and make it a very relaxing experience.
