How to Bathe a Dog

All dogs will get dirty and there will come a time when it is necessary to bathe and groom your dog. It is not hard to do it yourself, but there are specific things that you should pay attention to.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Place the dog in a bathtub or the sink where it has plenty of room. You may want to put the dog on a leash and tie the leash to an object near the sink. This prevents the dog from running off or moving around while you are bathing him.

2. Wet the dog thoroughly. If water runs into her eyes, gently rub them.

3. Apply shampoo to the dog. First pat a little bit of shampoo on his head, his back and his rear. Clean under the belly and rib cage too. Then, massage the shampoo into the dog's hair. If shampoo gets into your dog's eyes, simply pour some water over his head and rub his eyes with a dry towel.

4. Clean your dog's ears. The ears usually are very oily and dirty. Use shampoo to thoroughly rub the inside and outside.

5. Wash the backside of your dog. Make sure you clean the area where the dog sits (the back of the legs).

6. Rinse the shampoo from the dog. If you leave any shampoo in her coat, you will have difficulty when you groom the dog after its bath.

Tips & Warnings

• If a dog is growling and jumping around, do not force it into the bath. It is best to take a difficult dog to a professional groomer.

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