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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

13 Excellent Tips for Doggie Bathing at Home

11:53 AM | Posted by Eco-Stylish Pets | | Edit Post
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Expert Author Elizabeth Daschner 
  1. First of all, you need to relax. If you are nervous and tense your dog will sense it. If you are calm, he will have a better chance of staying calm.
  2. If your home is cold; turnoff the air conditioning or turn up the heat.
  3. Brushing your pup will reduce the amount of bathing required. Daily brushing helps keep the coat clean and tangle free. Sometimes too many baths may lead to dry skin.
  4. Consider the size of your dog. Little dogs can be bathed in the sink. This will give your back relief from bending over. Larger breeds will need to be placed in the shower or bath tub. In either case the dogs will need warm water, a non-slip mat to stand on and a hand-held shower head or kitchen faucet side sprayer.
  5. Using a pet shampoo is good idea because it is specifically formulated and pH balanced for your canine's skin. The addition of a coat conditioner will make brushing and grooming the long-haired breeds much easier after bathing.
  6. Bath time should be a bonding time for you and your furry friend. Make it a pleasant experience by offering your dog treats to reinforce positive behaviors.
  7. Slowly get your dog used to the warm water by gentle spraying your dog from tail to the back of her head. Never start the bath by spraying the dog in the face. Be sure to test the water, on yourself, before applying it to your dog. The water should be lukewarm or tepid. A dog can't tolerate very warm or hot water. A dog's sensitive skin can actually be burned if the water is too warm or hot.
  8. When shampooing your pet, first refer to the recommendations of the shampoo you are using for quantity. Start shampooing from the tail and move to the back. Next shampoo the neck and belly. Shampoo the head last being very careful to keep shampoo out of the dog's eyes and ears. Cotton balls can be used to keep the shampoo and water from entering the dog's ears.
  9. Use the bath time as an opportunity to give your dog a complete skin and body exam. Check for bumps, lumps, bites and cuts. The best time to do this is when you are rinsing the shampoo off your pup.
  10. When it is time to rinse out the shampoo, rinse in the very sequence of the shampooing. Start with the head and end with the tail. It is always best to rinse twice to thoroughly remove the entire shampoo residue. Give extra attention to the areas between the toes and legs.
  11. After bath time dry your pal with a soft absorbent towel. Microfiber towels are very absorbent and very soft. Long haired breeds may need a quick blow dry. It is best to only use blow dryers designed for pet grooming. Human blow dryers are too hot in most cases. Shorter coats will dry quickly.
  12. Once the dog is dry she will need a good brushing. Bathing will accelerate the shedding process. A good brushing is the perfect finishing touch to remove all the loose hair and make your pups coat shine.
  13. To cap it off, reward your dog with a yummy treat. This is the perfect way to end with a positive experience.
Bathing is an important part of your dog's medical health. Aside from the aesthetic value, bathing should be considered as important as diet, exercise and dental care.
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