How To NOT Totally Screw Up Your Puppy’s First Bath! (EP 15)

Train your puppy to like taking a bath! We will also train Kona the puppy in a completely new place too!This video is sponsored by BARK! For a free extra month of BarkBox or Super Chewer box go here: BarkBox: BarkBox.com/dogtraining Super Chewer box: superchewer.com/dogtraining
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[@zakgeorge]

Here is a playlist with all of Kona's episodes in order: kzbin.info/aero/PLMssKIjsDxXktS_GEPDecXWrRauAYqrK9 If you have a puppy, don't forget they are going to grow up into a full-blown adult dog soon!! SUBSCRIBE to this channel and check out our other series and videos for advice on training ALL kinds of dogs... Thank you for being here!! Leave a comment and let us know what you think about this series, and give us your suggestions for future videos!! 🤩

[@kaciesonya6363]

As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home kzbin.infoUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.

[@brittanymauck5913]

These videos are oddly soothing. He is so kind to his animals.

[@gunnjorunjungeengelsen6612]

....and very patient 🙏 I have learned so much watching Zak’s videos and it is working ! My flatcoated retriever is a good example - I feel like a mini-Zak practicing what he shows us.

[@stephaniebarker472]

Kona is an unusually calm pup and Zak is a great trainer. I’d love to see these techniques used with a more challenging dog.

[@Ohsnapitshana]

I volunteer my pup 😅

[@JulienTant]

I was wondering... can we all agree they Kona is just doing great on everything and this is not your average dog xD

[@MatthewHolmes7]

...or maybe Zak isn’t your average trainer

[@alishawallo5670]

I would conclude when you do it as right as you can do it, things go better.

[@noelsnave9395]

@@MatthewHolmes7 simmmmmp

[@sakshamkesarwani4770]

@@noelsnave9395 oof weirdo

[@lisetteem588]

Well Kona is at least half standard poodle..... there pretty cool.. but I think if we treat animals and kids like he does. we would live in a better world in general.

[@Seven-vu3md]

I always gave my dog lots of treats in the bathtub when he was still smol and now he loves bathing and when for example I clean the bathtub then he sits in front of the tub and wants to take a bath

[@LisaGallegos]

aww so cute

[@ghost-bu4nq]

do you give him treats without bathing or with bathing?

[@Seven-vu3md]

@@ghost-bu4nq When he was a puppy I just put him in the bathtub without turning the water on and gave him treats to make a positive bond with the bathtub itself. Then after I did that a few times (took some days) then I put him in the tub and gave him some treats and then I slowly turned the water on and gave him treats too. I did that a few times as well and later on I turned the water completely on and also gave him treats. I also made him a bit wet and slowly cleaned his paws for the first time. He didn't really like it back then but after I trained more with him (For example he once rolled in shit and of course needed a bath) and giving him treats in the tub and when the water is on and while actually bathing them, he now loves bathing and I don't need to give him treats anymore

[@gracieallen8285]

I’ve watched hours of Zak's videos and not once did he ever say 'no' to a dog. And I really like his positive attitude.

[@lisetteem588]

I dont really get that? I love him and what he does and would do basically the same. but I think it's ok to say no if they're biting?

[@buzzbarks7384]

My Buzz loves his bath....I started when he was a puppy with treats and now he loves his bath...The funny thing is he hates the rain..Figure that out! lol

[@coyotesmile8972]

Give him treats in the rain!

[@bankroll_bucket5845]

I don't think dogs like cold water I.E rain

[@danielsenterprises3213]

Rains don't give treat

[@Radha_G_28]

Your patience is second to none! You are such a GREAT trainer!

[@Gautham1Srivatsav]

Actual bath starts at 19:08

[@Jdawes37]

I feel a bit guilty watching this. 😳The first time I bathed my puppy, I just dunked her under the faucet head and all. Lol She’s obsessed with baths now and tries to even come in when we are bathing! Glad I did not scar her for life 😅

[@whatheck6797]

😂😂😂😂 Wish me luck! First time dog owner and will be giving my puppy a bath later.

[@lexijefferson851]

I just want to say that you helped me and continue to help me raise my dog. I am a part of the 30 day perfect pup program and watch every video you post. I love what you stand for and how you train. Thank you so much for what you do!! You are amazing!!💓💓

[@Rachaelbot]

As I'm throwing my dog into the bath and he's looking at me like I betrayed him. "okay well... Zak George says there's still time to get you to appreciate the tranquility of this moment..."

[@nikaylapeck9363]

I have to watch your videos with headphones now 😂 my dog goes nuts whenever you squeak a toy or a dog barks/whine

[@Seabeams]

My first reaction to the bath was ‘Oh wow Zak has feet!’ 🤣 I thought when he took of his shoes there’d be another amazing pair of shoes underneath.

[@breejustine]

HAHA such a vivid image 🤣 pretty sure I’ll see that in my dreams tonight lmao

[@emfriesen6719]

😂😂😂

[@roxannerillon5947]

Like Russian nesting dolls 🪆

[@applehead_mjinnocent3826]

Zak, in my opinion is the number 1 dog trainer. I love how you work with the dog!

[@stevensondrake]

Good thing your opinion doesn't matter👍🏻

[@kawaiicat2424]

@@stevensondrake why?

[@stevensondrake]

I've no doubt this guy loves dogs but positive only training methods can create dangerous dogs..You'll never see this guy train a difficult or troubled dog from a shelter.

[@kawaiicat2424]

@@stevensondrake how would you train a dog? Or what dog traniner is better than him I am getting a dog and i want different opinions of what i should do

[@MrWmary421]

Hi this is my mom's account but it's me Roberto and I've been such a fan since 2020 and I have a dog named Kopi and we watch your videos and they help so much! Thanks so much!

[@Tribunal1023]

Ok but can we talk about how amazing it is that you have a fireplace in your bathroom??!

[@Singularitypoints]

OMG your classes are FREE

[@edutwork4766]

Zak Can you do a video on how to deal with dog death?

[@Berlynic]

I was just thinking about asking for that a few days ago. Was Whitford the latest video from Zak. Thanks for asking! And thank you, Zak, for all your work and education and encouragement you are providing!

[@carolynvines2027]

Awe.... Kona is just getting cuter and cuter every video. I love her! She's a very good girl. 🥰🐕🐶🐕‍🦺💖 A+++ She's exceptional, I think.

[@fake......]

Haha its definitely hard for me to train my puppy to take a bath, but for Zak, it's just a piece of candy

[@danluckins4071]

CAKE! You say piece of CAKE, no candy for you!

[@harvey_elliot_no1fan]

Zac is the best trainer

[@Sisithegemini]

Wow your good. I wish I knew this before I got my first puppy.

[@drake9967]

If you seeing this the duck gods have blessed you.

[@daniellecarr9023]

Lmao he liked it!

[@drake9967]

@@alr4780 Here one more blessing for good luck.

[@drake9967]

@@alr4780 There is only 1 duck god and thats me fool

[@drake9967]

@@alr4780 kk forgiven

[@sianichand7774]

Omg

[@hafezelachkar6958]

Shes a good girl, period

[@Ari.x22]

Isn't Kona a girl?

[@hafezelachkar6958]

@@Ari.x22 idk

[@Ari.x22]

@@hafezelachkar6958 lol its fine idk either but I'm pretty sure he used femine pro nouns haha

[@achiniwickramarathne5237]

Congratulations on 3M

[@hannahu8951]

When you started this series with Kona, my puppy was 12 weeks old, now she's 25.5 weeks old

[@hannahu8951]

By the way, Kona is such is a good puppy!

[@sianichand7774]

I agree

[@Lays_NL]

I just washed my pup for the 2nd time just 4 hours ago.. I needed this ! Hahah

[@theartistwhocooks7908]

Your training skills are the best! And it's very helpful that you include all the details and what techniques didn't work out👍

[@king4life219]

Congrats on 3M!

[@beccageurts1399]

I appreciate all of your info so much, it all has worked so well for us! Your books are awesome as well and we’re currently going through your 30 day Pupford training with our new goldendoodle pup! It’s been so helpful and just want to thank you for making everything so affordable and accessible.

[@naz7840]

Her walking looks so good!

[@average.travis.stan.]

God Bless this man, no one asked him to but out of nowhere, here’s how to make a dog sit, here’s how to make a dog stay, here’s how to potty train a dog, Legend

[@PrehistoricMeatEater]

Good job. That's the process I used with my puppy, and it was effective from the start. Also, we tend to caudle our dogs when in a bath: " Aaw, it's ok Fido. Ooh, you poor thing." It's so much better to be upbeat and playful when associating voice with a bath.

[@Heyjot]

luv u Zak, Brie, Inertia, Indie n Kona 😍😍😍😍😍

[@aydenshular3834]

Hi Zak George, you are a great dog trainer 🐕 and I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@ray_jusplays7446]

i remember zak bringing inertia here too

[@MrWmary421]

Ok

[@logat1847]

@@MrWmary421 shut up

[@zoemonteith1849]

I love your vids. They have helped me out so much. My dog now knows loads of tricks 😁 and the standard stuff

[@karenmartley797]

Zak you are so good at explaining how to do the best you can to keep your dog 🐕 happy and engaging..

[@danluckins4071]

@Zak It has been a few years since I had a dog, and just got a new beagle/rotty. your videos have helped to refresh my memory and taught me a few things I never thought of, thank you for helping puppies have a better home.

[@Sugarcrystal]

I adore your channel and the new series, it's spectacular! Started watching the channel 6 weeks ago after adopting a shelter dog. I needed a refresher! My last dog I had for 16 years and it has been a while since I had a younger dog. Really appreciate the videos and information. I also really love your style of dog training. I hope in the future you'll consider a series based on training newly adopted dogs from shelters. It's a shame when a 2 or 3 year old dog is surrendered and labeled hard to manage without any information on their history. It would be so informative to know where to start with their training and how to evolve their training. I've always raised dogs from a puppy age and it's quite different to start training at an adolescence age (especially when that dog has had other owners before you). Thanks to both you and your wife for putting such amazing work into the videos, they have been a life saver!

[@cherfrinrodriguez2014]

Thanks Zak! You’ve been slowly encouraging me and my family more and more to get a dog! I’m thinking I will get a Cavapoo and with you to teach us, I’m sure our dog will be the best it can be!

[@tanushreerajpura4382]

I love your videos It helps all of us You are an amazing dog trainer.Kona is so cute,obeying and playful.

[@lizette-leelabuschagne8180]

And can you please make one more video of come when called? Because I'm struggling to teach it to my dog

[@mn629]

Really helpful video! and great timing for me to watch as I'm about to give our foster dog his first bath (with us - I'm sure he's been bathed before)

[@lya474]

I love this Series

[@LisaGallegos]

same

[@PadillaKids]

Im getting your book Soon and I already know it’s amazing

[@feiwong70]

11:29 sploot like a corgi! she did a great job!

[@Fransanny57]

You are a great trainer!

[@akastardust]

Just want to let you know, I have learned so much from watching your videos, I really enjoy them and your tips work! Helped so much with my foster dog who is leash reactive. Thank you!

[@WaggingTailsDogTraining]

Congrats on 3.02 million subs Zak!!!!

[@lizette-leelabuschagne8180]

Thanks for sharing this is really helpful especially with my new 12weeks old puppy that l recently got and it's amazing how fast they lern because my puppy already knows how to sit and play fetch

[@katyailshie4556]

it would be absolutely amazing if you made a video on how get to dogs not to attack my bunnies

[@lightandlovetoall7359]

I’ve been watching you since I discovered you during early lockdown. I’ve been on a waitlist since July for a Sheepadoodle and I can’t wait to get her and train her with your method. I’m so ready and she’s going to be so well trained! Thank you 🙏🦮🐕‍🦺🐩

[@ak-bb9nz]

What’s a sheepadoodle?

[@lightandlovetoall7359]

@@ak-bb9nz so glad you asked! They are a cross between an old english sheep dog and poodle. I’m getting a medium so it will be a little smaller, 20 to 40 pounds. They have great temperaments, are smart and soooooooo cute! I can’t wait 😊🐑🐩💕

[@jessicahu6676]

Love your videos ❤️

[@jenmontzingo]

Another great video! For your next series, could you please please work with a rescue dog so those of us who have dogs with a little “baggage” might have some could tips. Loving all your series so far!!

[@zakgeorge]

Yes!

[@elizabethgetahun6091]

He now has one

[@ivinsam4115]

Best dog training videos ever💥👊

[@uncannyrenders1728]

I just used this method and it worked amazingly for our first bath! Thanks, helped me feel confident and my puppy feel comfortable.

[@simbathebc3469]

Very useful tips thank you ❤️❤️❤️ 🧖‍♀️

[@kayagaffney5922]

How would you deal with a dog who's scared of rain? I dont have a dog, but I want one and I want to be super prepared for when I can get one. Thanks!

[@DivineDianne]

She is such a cute and well behaved puppy!!

[@SoWhatImASlytherin]

I’m getting my mini goldendoodle July 9th, and I can’t wait to start working on socializing in Lowe’s/HD to start. This video is giving me crazy expectations! 🤣

[@malikshehryar3241]

Adorable dog❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@asianapai]

thanks for sharing well video

[@slipperydiptheslimeandstar8080]

HIII im one of ur biggest fan i think ive watched all of your vids im getting a dog in four month kona is so cute so is inetia and indie keep growing :)

[@anaceliacasorso9890]

Thank you so much for your AMAZING teaching videos, I have learn so much, preparing for my new puppy coming to me at the end of may. What bread is Kona? 🙏💙🇨🇦

[@Yosetime]

I love that Zak enjoys the new toys probably more than the dogs!!

[@gabrielakarl3859]

Cute, well behaved and overall adorable! Kona too!

[@theconfidentnovice5789]

This dog is so adorable and sweet.

[@yordichavez7748]

Very helpful 👌

[@allison.pineapple2764]

My dogs absolutely hate the bath hopefully this helps... Also question for Zak, how do you get two puppies to listen when they're playing?

[@jespb66]

Omg! I have been watching your video from time to time and enjoyed it. No I don’t have a dog.🤣 But NOW, I decided I need one and my puppy will come in May (8 weeks) !!! I got to get on it to lean all the techniques I need and I sure plan to order your books (not sure do I need both or just the newest one?) Your videos have been very helpful and all these new puppy ones !!! Thank you!!!!!!🙏 I did try to be a foster parent but never got contacted probably because I don’t have a lot experience with dogs.😔

[@elizabethstump4077]

I'm getting one of those peanut butter wall mount lick pads too.

[@prunellafernandes605]

Love ur v8deos

[@lobeckdr]

Good to see today's video, as have mainlined all Inertia's and Kona's videos over the last two weeks and was feeling sad I had come to the present! I don't have a puppy yet - going to get a whippet in 6 months time. My concern is that I don't have a bath in my apartment, just a shower. Do you have any tips? I can imagine breaking down the action for being in the bathroom / noise, but there isn't much room for introducing the water - the shower is either on and wetting the whole cubicle or off. Any thoughts?

[@InsideTheDogWorld]

Very cute dog, she's in good hands I see 🤩 I also love training mine and other dogs

[@LisaGallegos]

[@ElvisandAmy8]

Hybrid - Indoor /outdoor place … lol aka Home Depot I love learning from ZAK!! I have a new puppy pug and I got her at seven weeks and she is now 10 weeks and this channel and the Pupford puppy training has been working completely!!!

[@ray_jusplays7446]

ayyyy let's goo new episode

[@rosi9664]

Zak and Kona: let us enjoy this experience. Super chill My dog and I: alright let’s gets this over with! without me ending up soaked or getting my head bitten off

[@happypets6109]

Inertia is off leash outside!🤩. That took a loooooong time of training

[@linniuding3009]

Omg I'm so early 🤩 Edit: I can't believe zac ❤️ this, Zac you have the best techniques keep up the good work!

[@rathishuno8910]

Hi zak

[@j.d.piland8652]

Been watching this playlist as we have had a new puppy for just over a week. She's slowly but surely getting used to the indoors, but is much more confident outside. Would love to see a video on easing in a puppy to people while indoors--or at least can you point me to one of yours? Is it just treat after treat? These videos are great, but Kona seems to be much more receptive than our 4-month pup.

[@churchgir1]

hey zak i got your book!

[@adriennewedel3791]

Wow! Used this approach on my rescue dog that I've fought baths and hair cuts with....much improved! Neither one of us were quite as traumatized! Thanku!

[@violetmoon717]

Your superchewer squeak interests my puppy.

[@bombeii3749]

I got my dog and I'm bringing it in the bath soon thanks

[@srflygirl9854]

Zak, this was so helpful! I have a new puppy who's not quite 12 wks old. He is a little Shih Tzu & the breeder has bathed him but I haven't. At what age do you recommend a full bath is safe? He weighs 3.2lbs. Great video!

[@Joeylikeswakkie]

7:38 so stinking cute!!! Good job girl!

[@wooly8598]

Zak I want my dog to live the best life but my parents won't allow my puppy inside the house, pls can u state the advantages and disadvantages of keeping ur dog inside the house, my puppy wines when I leave her outside and I hate to see her like that

[@evangrosso2299]

U shouldn't have gotten a dog if your parents didn't let them in the houses dogs are social animals, and it's border line cruelty to do that to them. Best thing you can do is get your parents to like the dog, and make sure the dog is potty trained. There are health risks with always staying outside like that such as skin problems and increased exposure to germs etc.

[@victoriakim5402]

Omg Kona is soo cute I should put my dog to train with you lol 😂

[@sarahcalder2976]

Love all of your videos!! I am getting a German Shorthaired Pointer mix puppy April 29th. He will be 8 weeks at that time. I want him to be trained well, he will also need to be comfortable with water. I am wondering how longer after he comes home can I bathe him? should he have days to get used to his new environment and myself before we do this?

[@rebsp6849]

Great video! Very encouraging. Did you happen to blow dry her after the bath?

[@youngmi5985]

This was great! I would love for you to train my new puppy, she is a Siberian Husky, she can be very well behaved sometimes but of course when she wants to play she starts bitting, she is almost 2 months old

[@royallyrain]

hi! where did you get kona's harness? i'm getting a labradoodle puppy in 2 weeks and wanted a similar one like that!

[@thelastminmom5251]

The floor is cool on her belly. She’s like the perfect puppy

[@pablosprake4136]

I'm watching the whole series in preparation for when I get a puppy. I'm writing from complete ignorance but i'm surprised to see the heavy dependence on treats, for everything. Is that the only way training works at all times when a dog is young? And then progressively you fade them out?

[@niggaplease1997]

Hey! Love your videos!! I had a quick question, Why do you use a long lead instead of those retractable leashes??

[@evangrosso2299]

They last longer..., I think he talked about it one random episode for like 2 minutes but I'm not sure...

[@javie_angel]

Zak which type of harness did you use on Kona?