[xxxxxxxxhantsmummy]

My 2 kids are desperate to have a bath with Honey!!! Does anyone else do this or is it unhygienic ? I was going to make sure she was clean first!!!! Strange question I know! X

 

[ali-s.j.]

What a sweet idea - it sounds like a lot of fun, how old are your kids? I am just imagining the mess it will make......

 

[Turi]

When Saffi and I came back from a very wet walk over the weekend she was really dirty and I was freezing. I was trying to bath her and she kept struggling and getting mud everywhere so eventually I gave in, stripped off, grabbed her and stood under the shower with her. She didn’t quite know what to make of it! If Honey is clean before the bath then it should be fine from a hygiene perspective but bear in mind that puppies have claws and rough pads and if she panics and wants to get out she might unwittingly scratch the children as she scrabbles to get out.

 

[xxxxxxxxhantsmummy]

Children are 9 and 5! Whenever I am in the bath she tries to get it, may give it a go and keep a close eye on claws! Will post some pics after!!!! Could be fun!!! X

 

[ali-s.j.]

When I was 9 we went on holiday to Norfolk and I swam in the sea with my Cavalier, my daughter used to take our Cocker in the sea swimming too - she had her on the body board at one point! As long as Honey is happy with the bath, I don't see any harm, if you keep it shallow and supervise closely - post some pics

 

[emmelg]

My 2 kids are desperate to have a bath with Honey!!! Does anyone else do this or is it unhygienic ? I was going to make sure she was clean first!!!! Strange question I know! X

When we first bathed bailey my 3 yr old daughter stripped of and tried to get in the bath with him but i stopped her, i dont know why i think i was just like(you can't get a bath with a dog) but then when i think of it i dont really see why not, as they dont shed hair and as you said would already be clean) the only thing i would suggest is to just make it as a play/not wash bath no bubbles/shampoo etc as your dog may be allergic to some of these products(well that is only my opinion) id love to see some picsif you decide to..

 

[kendal]

my mum had a bath with Inca when she was a pup as they both got drenched.

echo tried to jump in the bath with me but i have never let her. but iv been tempted to let her

 

[ali-s.j.]

I take up all the space in my bath - Izzy would have to perch on top of my tummy - not a nice picture!

 

[Turi]

Have fun! I wish Saffi enjoyed baths more... would certainly help keep her clean!

 

[Fifi]

I did go in with Gaia when she was smaller, just thought it would help her feel more comfortable in the bath. Needless to say, I went straight from shared bath to shower

 

[ali-s.j.]

Have fun! I wish Saffi enjoyed baths more... would certainly help keep her clean!

Izzy hates baths too - but when you are a blonde and like mud as much she does, she has no choice in the matter!

 

[susanb]

: - ) Gisgo did once jump into the bath with my son (aged 7). He is always trying to get into the bath and did succeed. Nobody came to any harm. I would not recommend it, though, as puppy claws are just too scratchy and I was very worried about how & where my son could end up scratched! Also there was kid's bubble bath in there and I don't think that is ideal for puppy skin.

Having said all that, my son thought it was brilliant and would do it again if he could......and Gisgo must have enjoyed it as he still tries to jump in whenever he gets near enough.