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What to look for when choosing the right food for your dog. Thanks to these tips, giving a dog a bath is easier than you think. Try these simple steps to ensure you have a successful bath time with your furry friend. We recommend you use a hypo-allergenic and all-natural shampoo to reduce potential skin irritations and dryness. Have a rubber or non-stick bath mat handy for the tub to keep them from slipping and sliding too much both inside and outside the tub.
Also, have cotton balls ready to gently place in their ears to block water out. This step can easily get overlooked. Before bath time, prep your pup by giving them a thorough brushing to get rid of tangles and excess hair. Need a brush? Wondering how to bathe a scared dog? Consistency is critical when it comes to keeping your pet clean and calm.
Bathing can be uncomfortable, so having a place they are familiar with will ease their fears or at least let them know what to expect. A lick pad is a great way to get your pup to sit still during a bath. Just stick the pad to the side of the tub or countertop if your dog bathes in the sink and add peanut butter. This combo is sure to keep your pup distracted and entertained, so you can focus on cleaning. If you live in a smaller apartment, a bathtub with a handheld shower sprayer is sufficient.
If they are smaller or a puppy, you could also use the sink. There are special tubs just for bathing dogs , but if you are already tight on space, the sink or tub might not be a good option.
Have an outdoor area and live where the temperature to bathe dogs outside is warm year-round? A kiddie pool can double as an outdoor doggy spa too. You might also consider trying a hose attachment like the Aquapaw. As seen on Shark Tank , the Aqauapaw has a soft, silicone brush with a handle on the end of the hose that allows you to control the water flow with a button on top. We attached this grooming brush to the hose outside, and it was so much better than anything I have ever tried for bath time.
Our dogs preferred the gentle rub and brush to the typical cold spray of water from our shower wand. It was also fast and relatively painless for all. I will definitely use it again and recommend it to anyone seeking a less stressful dog bath experience. Set aside a clean towel, cup for rinsing if need be , and treats for afterward or during for good behavior. Lukewarm-to-slightly warm water is ideal. Think of what would be good for a newborn baby or a small child. Not too hot, not too cold.
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Hasty Drying Technique Make sure you have towels ready to go before the bath the last thing you want is a soaking wet pet sprinting through your home! Help us make PetMD better Was this article helpful? Yes No. Share this article. What did you find helpful?
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