When you get a puppy, there are a few "firsts" every owner can look forward to.
The first time they climb the stairs by themselves, the first time they sleep in their crate without crying all night (hallelujah), and their first bath.
The latter is such an adorable time. You try to keep them calm as you run the warm water and lather them up with shampoo.
Just see the process for yourself with this adorable viral video of golden retriever puppies having their first bath!
She's a dog groomer from Ontario, Canada, who has amassed a huge following online for sharing videos of her grooming various dog breeds.
Since dogs can be temperamental creatures, the process can sometimes be a little ruff.
Like the time she had to groom a very dramatic husky. It didn't take him long to try to leave the bathtub and start hysterically screaming. "Sometimes, I wonder if my neighbors think I torture dogs for a living," Vanessa joked.
These are Stabyhouns, which originate from the Netherlands. Vanessa explained that they have a very long life expectancy and are extremely affectionate with humans and other dogs. Sounds like the perfect dog!
The two-year-old Stabyhoun named Joey was so patient as Vanessa washed him down and then blow-dried his fur. At the end of the session, he got sprayed with pumpkin pie cologne. What a classy-looking gentleman!
Bathing puppies young helps get them used to all the different sights, sounds, and smells.
Two puppies who handled this task like pros are golden retriever siblings. Their first bath was shared by the YouTube page, Leo & Tiger.
The video started with the puppies and their dad waiting patiently as the owner filled the tub with warm, soapy water. She put dog toys inside to make the experience more fun!
The puppies were so well-behaved as they got massaged with soap. It must've felt like a massage!
Viewers loved the experience, too. "They are so adorable getting their first bath. Daddy nearby making sure everything is okay," one wrote. "Cuteness overload, from Leo to Tiger to these little ones standing on the tub, tails a-wagging," added another.
