Dog Grooming - Bathing
Bathe your dog once every two months or as often as needed. Be sure to brush him or her before each bath in order to get all of the mats out of the dog's coat.
How to Bathe Your Dog
- Place a rubber mat in your bathtub, or a towel in your sink, for secure
footing. Then place a cotton ball in each of your dog's ears to prevent water
from entering.
- Rinse your dog with warm water. Use a spray hose if one is available, but be
sure to keep the nozzle very close to your dog's body. Never spray him or her in
the face.
- Apply a shampoo designed especially for dogs in small amounts, working from the head to the tail. Be sure to clean the dog's rectum, between the toes, behind the ears and under the chin. Try to avoid getting shampoo in the dog's eyes.
- Thoroughly rinse your dog with warm water.
- Dry your dog with a towel or hair dryer.
