Bathing Your Dog
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
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Cleanliness is always a primary consideration, but over bathing a dog often has definite dangers.
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Don't overdo the bathing idea. A bath isn't going to make a dog sick, even in winter if he's dried well afterwards, and in hot, humid weather a cooling bath may be appreciated, but over-bathing will dry out the natural oils of his skin, cause the hair to fall out or make him scratch sores on himself. Once a month is often enough under normal conditions.
There are dry shampoos on the market that may be used as cleaning agents and regular brushing and grooming, daily if you can, will keep a dog fit to live with barring the most unusual circumstances. However, when you do bathe, here's how:
First, be sure everything you will need is handy. Running after something you've forgotten isn't going to make the job easier. You'll need a tub with lukewarm water (test it to be sure it isn't too hot), any mild soak (not perfumed) preferably in liquid form because it's easier to work than the cake or you may use a special dog soap that will help remove fleas at the same time. You'll want a sponge, wash cloth or rags and a few good-sized rough towels.
Either put the dog into the water or run the water into the tub when the dog is in it already. The ensuing operation is about like washing your hair. Wet the dog all over, then apply the soap. Work the soap into the coat thoroughly. Be sure to keep the soap out of his eyes and water out of the ears, using cotton if necessary. Give the dog a thorough going over with the soap and water, then rinse him clean with fresh water. Dry the dog from head to toe.
While the dog is still damp, you may want to massage him. Rub and press the skin and rotate it with your fingers. When the dog is completely dry, you may begin the grooming operation.
You can follow the step for bathing your dogs below:
1. Bathe dog in lukewater. Work soap well into coat, but keep water and soap from ears and eyes.
2. Rinse with clean, fresh water, removing all soap. If it dries in the skin, dog may start to itch.
3. To take dog from tub, lift under forelegs with one hand, hindquariers with other; never by neck.
4. Be sure towel is dry. Rub vigorously from head to toe. Give special attention to eyes and ears.
5. Alternate method of drying god is to use portable electric drier. Keep machine from the dog's face.
6. When the dog is completely dry, you may start the grooming operation. Brush down the dog carefully.