First bath!!

Most puppies receive their first bath within a few days of arriving to our home.  No particular reason, just something I've always done.   Fizz managed to go 10 days without hers.....so today was bath day! :)

Tried to get James to video for me, but that didn't work so well, so no actual bath footage.   I started by running warm water into the tub, about 1/2" worth.   She didn't love having her feet in that at first, but was not too upset to eat scrambled eggs.   She was sprayed off with the shower sprayer, and then lathered up with an oatmeal shampoo that shouldn't be too harsh on her puppy coat.   She stood nicely without complaining.   Finally, I rinsed her with a small plastic saucer that is one of the kids' bath toys. 

I have yet to meet a Rottie who doesn't do post-bath race around and rub routines.   Fizz started hers soon after being out and dried off.   Funny how much easier this is to manage with a small puppy than with a 75+ lb adult who feels the need to tear about the house, rubbing its wet self across all furniture.   Dogs usually leave the bath room on leash, and go straight to their crate to prevent them from "scrubbing" my furniture and walls.   Enjoy a bit of puppy cuteness!