I did that with mine. I can't say he hates the water - or at least he didn't behave like some others have seen. But he did kind of freak out. He didn't mind the water when I lowered him in a little but when he didn't hop right in I finally just let go of him. He sank like a stone! That got him moving and he started swimming underwater and pretty quickly pulled up to the surface. Then it was swim-for-your-life time. Let's just say he was looking slightly less than graceful.

Anyway, he kept going to the edge of the water and propping his head up against the side of the tub. I think he just needed some sort of anchor because as soon as I touched him he chilled right out. Unfortunately my research ahead of time didn't turn up the "washcloth island" idea.

Maybe I'll try again for kicks sometime. It was cool to watch and he does like a good soak. he might learn to enjoy it. Ah-hah I know what! I'll get him a rubber mouse to bathe with!