I bath dogs daily...some freak out about it really bad...most are ok. Normally the water seems to calm them down. For the dogs that freak out about it, I'll grab their collar (well, the collar/leash type thing they are tied with) and when I use the water, I also rub my hands with the water so they don't notice the spray as much...and I spray it really close, right in the fur. Talk to them gently.

Reggie has never liked baths, but he's not too bad. Smokey seems to rather enjoy them at times...he likes the warm water.

I've never bathed Nebo at home. After working at a groom salon, i don't think I ever would. For me, the entire purpose of his bath is to help with shedding...as he doesn't stink anyway. I LOVE the high pressure blow dryer, works wonders on a shedding dog!