When my dogs were puppies, I would take them into the bath with me to teach them that "bath time is fun." In the beginning they were about a double-handful in size (wire-haired fox terriers and miniature schnauzers.) Wow ... did they ever take to the lesson.

From that point on they felt entitled to a bath -- whenever I had one. If I were in a hurry and just couldn't take the time, one of them would hang his head in the shower stream until it was soaking wet anyway.

If I locked them out of the bathroom, they'd stand outside the door and yelp and whine. (How relaxing is that??? ) If I put them outside ---> they knew anyway!! It was amusing and exasperating all at the same time.

Be careful what you ask for.