1. Brush That Pup Before Bathtime: Brushing your dog before bathing helps prevent mats, tangles, and clogged drains, ensuring a smoother bath experience.
2. Gather Your Supplies: Having all necessary supplies within reach streamlines the bathing process, including dog-friendly shampoo, towels, treats, and optional tools like a blowdryer.
3. Give Plenty of Praise and Treats: Offer praise and treats to calm anxious dogs and associate bathtime with positivity, involving family members for support if needed.
4. Prep your pooches ears: Protect your dog's ears from irritation and moisture by keeping shampoo away and using cotton balls, wipes, or ear wipes for cleaning.
5: Add Steel Wool Over the Drain: Prevent drain clogs by placing steel wool over the drain to catch shed hair during the bath, ensuring easy cleanup afterward.
6. SOAK: Ensure thorough soaking before applying shampoo, especially for double-coated breeds, to effectively clean their coat and skin.
7. Use the Ideal Lather Technique: Start from the neck and work down to the feet to avoid rewashing, using a rich lather to remove dirt before thorough rinsing to prevent skin irritation.