For various reasons there are dogs that have you fear of the bathroom. This is not a pleasant thing for them, as they do not like to be bathed, even if they like to get in the water when we go to the beach. The good smell of shampoos is not something they like either, so it is common for a dog to develop a certain fear of the bathroom and avoid it at all costs.
We are the ones who must accustom him and make him not see this moment as something that scares him. There are many ways to do it, so we have to put some guidelines with which to achieve it. In general, the bath should not be given more frequently than every two months, since the hair of the dogs would be damaged if it is washed too frequently, and each time we bathe them we must try to minimize their fear.
The first is secure space to make it as comfortable as possible for the dog. Avoid slipping in the bathtub, as it can create fear of the slippery surface. It is better to put a plastic bath mat to keep it in place. We can put him in the bathtub several times days before bathing him so that he becomes familiar with the space, and give him some prizes, so that he has a good memory of that space.
The best thing is that the bathroom is something relaxing for them. That is why we must be careful that the water is warm so that it is pleasant. Also, if you do not like the shower, we can always fill the bathtub a little and pour water with a saucepan little by little. In this sense, they will be more comfortable and it will be rare for them to be afraid of the bathroom. It is also better to dry them in the open air, although in winter it cannot be done because they can make them sick. In any case, the dryer must be used as little as possible because it tends to stress them out.