Stinky Baby

[Ursaring]

I know we aren't suppose to bath a Newfie often (from what I have read online.) ..... but, my baby stinks. I have hosed him down, let him play in his kiddie pool and the effect becomes wet, stinky dog. I did buy a shampoo at Petsmart that they recommended but, I believe I was lied to. *sigh* We brush him daily. I refuse to put puppy cologne on him. I stopped letting him go in the ocean, thinking he picked the smell up from there but, after 2 weeks and a bath, I was wrong. So, any suggestions? He is 5 months old if that helps?

Forgive me if this is a stupid question. He is my first Newfie and I want to do right by him.

 

[Jeannie]

You have to dry him. If you don't dry him he will stay wet near the skin. The bacteria on the skin will start to stink. Not only that but not drying will also cause skin problems.

Right now I'd take him to the vet for some meds especially if he smells like dirty socks. That means he has a staff infection. Then I'd purchase a good dryer. The best dryer to get is the K III. Sound Bay Newfs on here sells them. You can get a cheaper dryer but you may as well purchase a good one rather than buy one then have to end of getting this one in the end.

As far as giving baths. They can have one as often as needed. Just use a good shampoo and dry them completely. Drying is the key.

 

[wrknnwf]

People who show their Newfs or participate in therapy activities or other dog events bath them very often. I used to bath my dogs at least once a week, because we were either showing or going to Newf events. I used a good shampoo (Coat Handler), a bodifier (Crown Royale - a dog product, not the booze - which smells heavenly) and dried them thoroughly.

I also spritzed them with a dilute solution of Listerine and water (half and half) in between. Helps kill odor causing bacteria, especially around the neck and jowl area. The Listerine smell dispapates pretty quickly and really helps with that sour odor.

I wouldn't be afraid to bath as often as necessary.

 

[Brandie&Maggie]

Jeanie's advice is right on (as usual!).

A dryer definitely helps keep them cleaner between baths. We bathe Maggie about once a month, or more if she gets into something smelly in the yard, etc. She's been known to get bath 3 days in a row when she found some really lovely things to roll in outside. Yuck! We use EarthBath shampoo and conditioner. It's really mild and smells nice. We dry thoroughly after every bath.

 

[Ursaring]

Thank you so much!!! I will get him into the vet next week to make sure I didn't get him a staff infection Will also get a better shampoo and dryer. I really appreciate all your advice! Thanks again!

 

[CathyC.]

Hijack alert.

How long does it take to dry a newf with the dryer and how to you acclimate the dog to its noise etc? I think a dryer is in our future and I'm really hoping obi doesn't get an infection from this water course. Or tummy upset from the gross water. Me too for that matter!

 

[Senea]

Taver has never gotten an infection from being wet. And his chest is pretty much constantly damp. I try to keep him at least semi dry, but alias he can find a puddle in the desert.
Depending on what dryer it can take 30 mins to forever. I just got a K9III that thing rocks, and can double as a jet engine. Taver doesn't mind the noise but I spent a lot of time introducing him to lot and lots of places, things and people when he was a baby.
I would let Obi investigate it with it off, then maybe turn it on with him in another area. Then work up to it being on when he's near it. Then try using it on him, don't get near his face and start with it just blowing on him a little bit. Go as slow as he needs with lots of praise and treats for being calm.

 

[dreamchaser456]

With a good dryer (K9) it doesn't take very long to dry, under an hour on my one girl. Right now I'm using a shop vac reversed to blow (I"m saving up for a good dryer and already had the shop vac) and it takes over 3 hours to dry that same dog!
Getting them used to the noise and blower is all about taking small steps, lots of praise and reward for doing well and slowly asking for closer or longer times with it. I have a rescue that wasn't used to grooming and we started slowly getting him used to clippers, dremel and drying. At first just seeing the tool at a distance and slowly getting it closer to him. Lots of praise and treats each time. When he was comfortable with it "touching" him we began with turning it on (again at a distance) and slowly getting closer until it was no big deal. Now he almost naps even with clippers or demel doing nails. He still isn't excited about the blower but stands nicely and accepts it and when I'm done he goes right to the treat bag for being good.

 

[mrs big dogs]

If you go to THE ELECTRIC COMPANY they have refurbished K9 dryers that you can get at a good price, and what every one else said keep him dry

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

He definitely needs to be dried with a high velocity dryer like a K-9 II or III. He may have a skin infection now if he has an odor you can't get rid of.

 

[R Taft]

My newfies swim all the time, but they get dried and smell quite sweet....it takes a bit of time. But you learn how to make it quick. Amazingly enough some newfies as adults (not puppies) get less wet and a good shake will start the process and after that a good blow, But my Katy is HARD work to blow and takes what seems forever to really dry. I agree with Jeanie too and i also use the listerine like Jane does...........Get a dryer, it really helps. I could not manage my swimming pack without it. Towelling actually make the dogs wetter to the skin, so we allow shaking and pat dry and blow away the water.
I taught all my dogs, even scared adult by click and treat..start slow and far away and reward lots. Now they "fight" for position and I have to lock some of them aways whilst I try to blow them one at the time ans blowing six dogs is not on (at once) But when we are only rain wet, I often just have them all stand And I just blow the whole pack....they love it

 

[chumleysma]

What about the vinegar/water solution?

 

[CathyC.]

Is there a second best blow dryer? We only have obi and aren't considering showing him or anything like that so I'm not sure how often we would use a blower to make the investment in the k9 IIi worthwhile.

Today I used my hair dryer on him. It has a no heat setting. I can see where a more powerful motor would be quicker.

 

[Sound Bay Newfs]

A good dryer is for healthy skin and coat for your dog, not just show dogs. If you do your own grooming, it will get used often. The K-9 II is a good dryer too. Using a hair dryer on a grown newf with a full coat, won't make a dent.

Is there a second best blow dryer? We only have obi and aren't considering showing him or anything like that so I'm not sure how often we would use a blower to make the investment in the k9 IIi worthwhile.

Today I used my hair dryer on him. It has a no heat setting. I can see where a more powerful motor would be quicker.