Watching a new dog mom stumble through the basics with her pup is the sweetest thing. In this Instagram video, Kage the rescue Pit Bull is about to experience his very first bath, just two weeks after being adopted from a kill shelter. His mom is figuring it out right along with him, talking through each step with nervous excitement. She’s stocked up on treats, towels, and even a little face pad to wipe him down — because if you’re going to do bath time, you may as well do it right. By the end, she proudly declares, “and now he’s squeaky clean.”
Dog mom shares how she gives her rescue Pit Bull his first bath in video
The video is already popular online. It has thousands of likes from people who know the chaos of a first dog bath. True to his breed’s affectionate and eager-to-please nature, Kage stays close to his mom. He showers her with kisses before they even get started.
At the wash station, he climbs up without fuss. The spray of water proves a bit too much for him to handle, so the pair quickly switches gears. They attempt bath time at home, where things get more entertaining.
Getting him into the tub takes some determination. It’s part lifting, part encouragement, with a peanut butter distraction stuck to the wall. It’s a clumsy but heartwarming process. There’s laughter, slippery paws, and plenty of trial-and-error moments that every new pet parent can recognize.
Once Kage is inside, he happily licks the peanut butter from the makeshift lick mat. He also resists every splash. This makes his mom laugh. It also leaves her exasperated at the same time. You can tell they already have a strong bond. He trusts her with this new experience.
By the final shot, Kage is fresh and fluffy. He lounges on the couch under a blanket with his toy. He’s finally winding down after all the fuss. As one commenter said, the bath wasn’t just about cleaning him. It was about showing he’s safe, loved, and finally home.
