[Bear04]

For bathing at home we found it was easier to give bear a shower. We just get in there with him and bathe him. Then shut off the water and do the initial toweling off in the shower and when he shakes off the mess is contained to the shower rather than all over the bathroom. We then wrap him up in a couple more towels and he likes to sit there all wrapped up for awile. Then we blow dry him and brush him out and he's good to go.

 

[Bear04]

I also have found that the fewer baths the easier it is to keep his coat brushed out. He may be a little stinkier but he gets less dry skin and his coat seems healthier. We try to leave his baths until he gets groomed.