How to bathe a Shih Tzu or a Brachycephalic Breed

Bathing a Shih Tzu can be challenging especially the face.
Because Shih Tzu's are a Brachycephalic breed, meaning they are a short nosed dog, washing the face can be difficult.
Be careful not to get water in the nostrils.
Using a cup or a cloth may be safer for face washing or better yet use a water less shampoo on the face.
When using a shower hose to wash a face, put it on low pressure and use your thumb and fingers to spread the water on the face. Never blast the water hose into the face, the dog can choke and possibly drown or get a lung infection.
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[@LoveofGrooming]

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[@dropcamera4716]

1st person who was gentle with the pup out of all the videos I've watched

[@joanlouviere971]

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[@denisepollitt1021]

Dropc Amera . Agree. I would be very happy to have her bathe my dog. Have you seen the one where Dede Croy literally power shower's right into the dogs face to get the 'crap' out of it's eyes? Shocking!

[@Amber-kn2eq]

Can’t beat a Shih Tzu that’s just had a bath... the cutest ❤️

[@jenniferdunn5815]

Lol this is exactly how my shih tzu reacts to baths the face is the hard part...I prefer to use a wash cloth around the eyes and nose though

[@daniellamann9438]

so jealous...if this is him misbehaving...my little one is an absolute lunatic

[@cherylvelker4248]

My mother was a groomer. She always protected the eyes with mineral oil and put cotton in the ears before bathing the dog. This is my first Shih Tzu and your videos are very helpful. I appreciate the patience you show with the dogs. I hate seeing groomers in the retail stores where speed seems to be the priority and not the comfort of the dog. Thank you!

[@fortnitegamingboizgames8333]

I got a shih Tzu he always tries to escape lol

[@mariahgonzalez9441]

Mine too lol

[@vellalavydhyanata3116]

The most cutest pet one can think of.

[@sunking2001]

These dogs are well behaved while being bathed. I lived with two Shih Tzu dogs (brother and sister) and used to bath them with me in the shower. I used Johnson's Baby Shampoo on them. I didn't have a detachable shower head, but, used to hold them up to the shower head for rinsing. They loved being towel dried...then dried using my blow drier...they were like "little models being pampered." After...they smelled so good...and they knew it! Great dogs!

[@MsP2793]

i come from an entire family of groomers (im the 4th generation) and have been doing it since i was a child. you seem to have alot of patience and didnt half ass the bath like some people tend to do when doing a difficult dog. ive found that by putting my hand on the top of the head, right above the eyes like a visor when rinsing it, seems to help alot to keep them from freaking out. i do the sides and chin the same as you did here, i just try to cover the nose. I also always rinse the eyes with eye wash after rinsing soap off just to be safe. but you seem to really care about these poochies and you do very nice work. however if i was you, i would definitely get one of those suction cup with the ring to clip a noose to lol!

[@karenkinser4871]

Wow! That is a great idea! I don't like bending over a bathtub, so I had the deepest sink I could find (14") installed in one of my bathrooms. I chose a faucet with a pull down sprayer - (Costco) . . . and I got a noose, but didn't yet figure out how to 'mount it'. Your suggestion of a suction cup with a hook is a GREAT one! Thanks so much!

[@josemari61]

I do the body first, thoroughly shampoo & scrub the legs, paws, underbelly, chest and mane. And you can do that twice for a thorough clean fur. The head is last so it doesn't get uncomfortable and frisky. They like warm water too

[@youvegotmel9923]

AWW YOU BATHED HIM SO GOOD i LOVE IT!

[@Sara-uz1rz]

he’s beautiful

[@esmeraldaestrada581]

This was such a great video! Thank you! It’s so hard for me to give my shih tzu a bath & this was super helpful! Your pup is a major cutie btw!!

[@wildcat77]

I thought 💭 it was just my Shih Tzu that gave me a hard time to get a bath. ❤️ my boy.

[@stardaddyo9]

That pup is adorable

[@zelfcake2545]

Thank you so much! I just got a new Shih Tzu and I needed to know this for the first bath!

[@lauriebrady7670]

My dogs are halfway out of the tub (although it's a laundry tub, not a proper groomer's tub), and one cries the whole time. All the dogs in your videos are so well behaved.

[@marshellykira4149]

How adorable your puppy ❤🐶 I also have my dog that I love so much 😊

[@Stenorio]

That's nice!😄

[@claindastuart6790]

He's adorable!

[@ercyil7827]

You are so kind with your dog, he is sooo cute

[@ThatDoggyChi]

Very sweet and gentle! I love this! 🐶💕Love from Chi💕

[@paulachadwick9726]

Such a cutie he looks abit like my furbaby great tips thanks x

[@ebbiejae]

This is my son all of the way.. he hates baths

[@msdeedee199]

Ebonie Jackson love u .just like me ....😉son

[@rosestuddard1681]

One drop of mineral oil in each eye protects from chlorine water or shampoo. It also softens the dried gunk and helps the shampoo wash it away. Johnson’s baby shampoo is my choice for face.

[@th3ocw870]

Rose Studdard that’s helpful

[@trajanwancha1649]

thanks for showing because my shih tzu dog is to playfull and running while taking a bathe

[@teresatott]

omg hes so cute. that face kills me

[@Dianahumada]

The struggle is real when it comes to their faces!! One of my girls loves baths and the other one does not!! But i love them and i love giving them baths

[@dwest6846]

I actually think they are the coolest dogs lmao

[@SunlightProper43.2]

❤thank you; what a sweet pup and thankful thank you for considerate guidance

[@CocosMama100]

I’m looking up videos so I can properly bathe my shih tzu for the first time. I cringed watching some of the other groomers. I totally agree with other comments, you are so gentle and patient, but also confident and efficient. Thank you so much!

[@haroof]

Great job. Picked up some pointers.

[@joannwebb5543]

I love watching your videos because you are caring and kind to your furry clients. I have a shih tzu and I enjoy your videos. They help me a lot. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and kindness.

[@saleenahamid2220]

I usually hold the ears down over the canal so as to not get water in the ears when applying water. Very gentle with the puppy which is vey nice and considerate to the dog.

[@Boddissatva]

My 3.7 pound girl hates her bath. Thanks for these tips.

[@emmaharrod2934]

This video is so cute your rock

[@soma7940]

What sort of sprayer are you using in your bath tub? Is it a shower hose modification, or does it attach to the bath spout?Nice piece of equipment that I could definiltey use.

[@sheliahutcherson168]

Thank you for showing how to handle cleaning the face, it is the hardest part of bathing my Yorkie

[@brendalou111853]

Thanks for the great video. We're building a dog tub right now. Where did you get your sprayer and hose?

[@xochitlarenas1442]

My dog is also a shitzu but she is a mix of shitzu and a bichon frise i love her so much!:) Ps your dog is so cute

[@ladyb7440]

thank you love the videos

[@cherixbiggs5819]

What a good dog!

[@marguerite34ful]

I miss my pancake shih tzu

[@beverlycook4913]

Thank you. Good example...

[@Sara-uz1rz]

i love my shih tzu he’s such an angel

[@CapeCodBelle]

Thanks for sharing! My dog is half poodle, and she has a longer nose, but it's still helpful to know for future reference. Many people are unaware that these dogs need special washing instructions.

[@coraleedaigle9428]

love your videos!

[@LoveofGrooming]

That's great! Thanks for watching.

[@susancaiazzo7197]

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[@Victoria-br3eg]

Love of Grooming what's the dog's name. Is it your dog?

[@AnitaGMills]

We have 2 Shih Tzu dogs and they react exactly like this at bath time. I talk to them all the way through bath time just like you do, lots of reassurance because they really hate having the face washed. Mostly I have to use a face washer. Thanks for all the tips on how to hold the face in the video, I will try that out maybe using a cup or small plastic watering can ( improvised shower head!) to control water pressure as I don’t have a nifty hand held tap attachment you have in this video.

[@debbiegagne4593]

I had a shi tzu for 14 yrs and struggles bathing her but my newest 4 month old is just absolutely crazy in the bath lol! It's pretty stressful but I keep trying my best..tks for your tips in the video

[@Wannaryd]

Loved the video. Very helpful too. Can you tell where to get the hose and sprayer?

[@LoveofGrooming]

Thank You. I got the hose from a Restaurant supplier, I cant remember which one but I am sure most will have this hose.

[@LoveofGrooming]

This is the hose that I use amzn.to/2wZdiG5

[@pegasus514]

if u clean their eyes daily, there is no hard stuff on their faces. i clean my baby w/pads specially created for "eye boogers". hence, no problems on bath day.

[@lindabertino5987]

My shih Tzu loves baths😂

[@coleenbarrera1607]

Great video!

[@jimwong2823]

Your Shih Tzu looks just my Shih Tzu

[@user_1202]

Awwwww I have a shih tzu named TiVo

[@hannah_08]

I have a ship tzu and when I wash her she always escapes because of the blow dryer

[@mirandarobinson25]

This is so funny bc I have a shih-weenie and this is exactly how difficult it is to wash her bc she loves to pace back and forth 😂

[@love_anj1738]

Mine are used to getting a bath and every quarterly i send them to the grooming shop to get properly groomed but sometimes they wanted to get away too when i bathe them, just the face that is a challenge but either way it gets done. Love my two shih tzu Casper and Happy! 🐶❤️🐶❤️

[@lxdygrey3743]

my shih tau has always been super calm when I do this, I don't have a bath, I have a wet floor but I always struggled to wash his face. thanks for the video

[@aylinramos8170]

thx am giving u like and am ur new subscriber

[@popgirls4627]

I have a black and white girl malteze shi tzu and every time i take her to bath she is like in a rodeo riding a bull and im trying to chase to put some soap she is just wild when shes in the bath😂😂😂😂😂😊😀😀😀

[@susanmcnutt5786]

I pick off the crusty stuff around her eyes before the bath, so it will not be so hard during the bath. But their faces get stinky and need some tear free shampoo on it. I have never gotten any in her eyes. You just have to be careful.Though she doesn't try to get away , so it's not as hard.

[@asteria14]

My shih tzu does the same thing 😍

[@shaikirfan9482]

so cute

[@TI77Y7ACE]

“So u can’t blast water in their face.. they don’t like it.” .. as she blasts water in his face lol u can use yur hand to wet/rinse his face! Or make a visor with yur hand to protect eyes/nose. Sorry I jus love them so much ! Patience is hard sometimes. Good job tho thank u for posting.. great description and thoroughness with rinse. Cute baby u have !! In love 😍

[@LoveofGrooming]

I did not blast water in his face, at least I hope I didn't. It may look like that in the video but I assure you I don't blast, I only wet the hair there. I have seen groomers actually blast the face and the dog will swallow the water, it goes up the nose and in the mouth, they start choking and vomiting, so that's what I meant, 😁

[@juanfr818]

Hi! Two questions. How old is your dog? What kind of camera did you record this video with?

[@LoveofGrooming]

Hi, he is 6 years old. This is the camera that I used: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DMS0KAC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=onna03-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00DMS0KAC&linkId=076c33adf4b6188ea60f15397f0874af

[@sowmyaammu8756]

Which shampoo u will use

[@aylinramos8170]

I wanted to ask when do u bathe him

[@vellalavydhyanata3116]

While in U.S. I loved to give bath to my daughters' Shi tzu.

[@islandboy9580]

is the sprayer hose attached to the shower head unit , this sprayer looks high quality and assume is up there in price, can you share price and brand also. thks

[@LoveofGrooming]

Hi, here is the link to the shower hose amzn.to/2hW2pyC

[@TheAutumnSkyeShow]

So cute

[@AngelAAAAAAAAAAA]

Do you mix up your shampoo in the squeeze bottle with water?

[@LoveofGrooming]

Yes, I mix my shampoo with water. I pour the shampoo in first and then add warm water and shake it up.

[@mego6222]

that looks a lot like my old dog jack who passed a while ago

[@blueysmommatpaz6588]

Super squirmy wormy What kind of shampoo do you use?

[@LoveofGrooming]

Hi, this is the shampoo that I am using amzn.to/2s9XtYl

[@worldwidehandsome7178]

Cute😁

[@jinhit6708]

Im learning about puppies still. I have a yorkie mixed with a shih tzu.

[@eevee-chan9607]

For the face I just use a washcloth. My shihtzu is small enough to fit in my kitchen sink and that helps to keep him still. To dry, a hairdryer in the cool setting is ideal but avoid using it on the face because it can be suffocating, again, do to that pushed in face. I highly recommend using cotton balls in the ears because shihtzu's are prone to ear infections. After washing your pup use a good ear cleaner, let your dog shake it off and swipe the ear with another two clean cotton balls. Afterwards, you can use the hairdryer on the cool air setting to help dry the inside of the ear. Another very handy item is swimmers drops, if you dog loves playing in the rain or getting in the mud, swimming, etc. these drops help the ears stay dry.

[@rashikagarg3131]

how do you dry him? also how often do you bathe him?

[@LoveofGrooming]

Most shih tzus should be bathed at least monthly or every 2 to 3 weeks. Drying is done with a high velocity dryer. Check out my other videos, I have one on drying.

[@starlite556]

Blow drying is a good way but NEVER put it on hot.

[@LemonTree9280]

My Shih Tzu Pennington literally tries to climb INTO the tub everytime I go to the bathroom...its crazy he looooves baths. My last Shih Tzu Marley cried and whined every bath

[@nicoledugmore6945]

Wow amazballs

[@themaggattack]

If they do get water up their nose will it hurt them or give them any health issues?

[@LoveofGrooming]

The water will cause sneezing or coughing. It will bother them for a few minutes but should be fine after. If you get too much water in the nose, they can possibly drown, so be careful.

[@carolannhenry6962]

I Also Have A Shit In The Zoo... LoL Shih Tzu... You Are Right About The Challenge With The Face,,, Mine Is Called JC, He Is 12 Years Old But Acts Like He Is 2... I Would Not Know What I Would Do Without By Best Friend...

[@earlmorton6265]

We have a Shih tzu we named Me Mo. Sixteen years old... hates baths. Constantly moving during the whole ordeal. He has a seven year old Jack Russell named Li ko for company. Can't separate the two.

[@LolaCarta]

Did you water down the shampoo so it's easier to apply?

[@LoveofGrooming]

Hi, yes you are correct, I dilute the shampoo with water.

[@LolaCarta]

Ok, thank you. I usually don't do that but it ends up being more complicated (not doing it).

[@angelacarter5729]

I live in the U.K And would love to know where i can get a shower head like that to bath my Lhasa Apso And if it would fit a shower head in the U.K ? Thank you .

[@LoveofGrooming]

Hi, here is a link to the shower hose from my Amazon store. You can ask if it will fit and if they ship to your area amzn.to/2zfaMdV

[@johnfranklin4267]

Hi you are doing great I have a quick question. When can you bathe your dog

[@LoveofGrooming]

What kind of dog do you have?

[@saimittapalli9668]

Can you use hot water and not that really cold water but like normal temperature cold water

[@LoveofGrooming]

Use tepid water, not too warm or cold and never use hot water.

[@BaysLB]

I use a wet washcloth around the eyes first. I do use a washcloth on the body to help get the dirt and or fleas off. Using a light color cloth you can see the debris. I also use a conditioner to help with tangles when you blow dry .

[@soniamendez5696]

Sam Bays what kind of condition

[@BaysLB]

I know I was told not to use human products but, I did use a human conditioner. I used Suave.

[@BaysLB]

Sonia Mendez I was told not to use a human conditioner but, I did. I used Suave with water. We called it a "cream rinse".

[@soniamendez5696]

Sam Bays thank you

[@soniamendez5696]

Sam Bays How do you make there hair do long

[@user-nt1ch5ps2f]

can you use dog conditcener?

[@LoveofGrooming]

Yes you can use dog conditioner.

[@imanirivera9226]

Awww😍😍

[@shaikirfan9482]

which shampoo did u use

[@LoveofGrooming]

+Shaik Irfan Hi, this is the shampoo that I use amzn.to/2G5fvB6

[@msdeedee199]

What's the shampoo that keep then white

[@LoveofGrooming]

Hi, I use this shampoo has my whitener amzn.to/2xplxMB

[@cindypinnock4496]

Did you dilute your dog shampoo?

[@LoveofGrooming]

Hi, yes the shampoo was diluted.

[@phantomking7246]

My always snorts when she gets bathed and she hates bathes

[@beehead5661]

Taking good, proper care of a shih tzu, the ONLY way to take care of shih tzu or any pet, requires a lot of work. I can only speak from my own experience, the love and entertainment my Shih Tzu gave me made caring for him a labor of love that I was happy to do..

[@alexisdcruz]

I lost My shih Tzu this pup looks like my pup :c I miss my shih tzu sylvia so much :(

[@nonyabusi1132]

A good groomer. Be very careful in selecting a groomer for your Tzu. Get refs from at least 5 Tzu people having been with the groomer for at least one year. My groomer is excellent as is this groomer but there are bad Tzu groomers out there having caused aspiration pneumonia. You don't want any bathers -helpers - either as a good groomer in my area does the bathing. A groomer does it all not her teen daughter as bather to save time to make more money.

[@cherixbiggs5819]

Nonya Busi good info!!! I am new to the Tzu!!!

[@Vlad2319]

When my mom had one and her vet bathe her when she needed intensive bathing. Otherwise I'd bathe her, she didn't have a problem with the face or water.

[@starlite556]

I refuse to take a pet to the groomer because I have heard too many horror stories over the years.

[@elainejessicaaragon6321]

What to do if your shih tzu dog shake like they drying it off while watering them? How to prevent or avoid them because i got so wet badly and my dog will shake drying himself

[@LoveofGrooming]

Hi, I place my hand on the shoulders of the dog to stop them from shaking off the water but sometimes it does not help and I get soaked.

[@sierradrinkwalterxo]

My shihtzu is exactly like this when bathing, maybe even more dramatic.. they can be tough to wash!

[@kaseyperryman8888]

How is the sprayer hooked up? Thanks!

[@LoveofGrooming]

Hi, the sprayer is hooked up to my taps. I needed an extra attachment to make it fit. I bought a tap that has the ridges on it so I can easily attach the hose. I will try and show it in a future video

[@kaseyperryman8888]

Thank you for replying! I’d love to see a video. 😃