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Washing your dog means getting wet. If you have an aversion to water, hire a dog washer. Otherwise, all you can do is be prepared, don't overdress and bring a towel for yourself as well.
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To prep your dog for a bath, give them a good brushing. If you don't get the mats out before you wash, they'll be even harder to deal with.
Make sure you have a comfortable place to sit while you're washing. A lot of chiropractors could earn their living from dog-bath related injuries.
A big shower is ideal for most dogs. A particularly large dog may need an outdoor tub, while a smaller dog may be fine in the kitchen sink.
If your dog is bothered by shampoo in their eyes or water in their ears, try rubbing some mineral water around their eyes to repel water, and placing cotton balls in their ears to plug them up.
Make sure the water is at a good temperature when you start bathing. Your dog wont enjoy a freezing cold or boiling hot start any more than you would.
Wet your dog thoroughly before applying shampoo. Start shampooing from the head down massaging it in as you go. Once the body has been shampooed, rinse until there is no more soap running with the water.
When it's time to try, press some water off with a primary towel, and then let your dog shake themselves as dry as they can. Be sure to have more than one towel handy, because the first will likely end up soaked completely.
Its best to blow dry your pup if they're long haired - not only does it save you some time, it also lets your dog get a little drier than they would with just a towel, which can make a big difference in comfort. Place your blow drier on warm, not hot, and keep some distance between it and your dog's skin.
Make sure you're not blow drying in the same room as a tub of water. That goes for any time, anywhere, for any reason, but just happens to be more likely in the case of dog washing.
If your dog likes to roll around after a bath, that's perfectly normal - and also a good reason to not let them outside into a pile of dirt until they're over it.
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| Basic Dog Health |
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