How To Bathe Your Dog And Keep It Clean And Healthy, How To Look After The Coat Of Your Dog

Bathing a dog does not have to be a struggle. The thing is dogs do sometimes have a tendency of rolling around in all sorts of muck. If you have a smaller breed dog you can bathe them in a sink, however for larger breed dogs you will have to bathe them in a tub.

Prepare all things you might need beforehand and have them close by. This would include shampoo, conditioner (for long-haired dogs), towels and brush. Also for the bathtub you will need a shower nozzle and you can also put a rubber mat on the bottom of the tub to prevent slipping. Now the fun starts.


Once you have your dog in the bathtub, check the water on your hand. It should be moderately warm.
Soak your dog thoroughly and then lather the shampoo. Work from the top to bottom, but avoid eyes and ears.
To rinse the shampoo start at the top again and work your way down. Make sure to rinse the shampoo as shampoo residue can lead to irritation of the skin. For long-haired dogs, this step would be followed with a conditioner and rinse.
Wrap your dog with the towel and pat him with the towel to get the excess water off.
Now you can brush your dog's hair to get rid off dead hair.
You can leave your dog to air dry or use hair-dryer for long-haired dogs. However do not blast the dog directly with hot air and used on lowest setting available.

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