What should you do first to help a dog get used to a bath?

Let it get used to an empty tub.

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  1. Fill the tub fully
  2. Spray it with a hose
  3. Let it get used to an empty tub ✔

Why: Start by getting the dog used to an empty tub, then work up to adding warm water slowly.

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Answer: Let it get used to an empty tub. Start by getting the dog used to an empty tub, then work up to adding warm water slowly.

  1. Scouting America: Dog Care www.scouting.org/merit-badges/dog-care
    Start by getting your dog used to an empty tub.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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