I decided to give the puppers a bath today. I thought I'd start with Lola but apparently today is not a good day for her because I can't get her in the tub. LOL This past summer we used the hose and bathed her outside, no problems then, but it's waaay too cold for that now. She loves water but she's terrified of the tub itself.
With Bubba at first I used to drag him in litterally, now even though he hates it he'll step in on his own because he knows he doesn't have much choice. I tried that with Lola and she plants her butt on the floor and I can't budge her.
I've tried throwing yummy treats in the tub while it's empty or full. Still no go. She wants the treats sooo bad but refuses to put one foot in the tub. If I gently try to lift her front legs over the side of the tub she will pee. So I know she's completely terrified but I don't know how to help her get over it.
Anyone have any tips on how to desensitize her to the tub?
Worse case scenario I'll get hubby to lift her today when he gets home. But I'd like to work on her fear in between baths. Something I could have her do daily. Maybe get her to jump in and then back out?