How to Give your Dog a Spa Treatment

Dogs like to be pampered too. Whenever I listen to my co-worker talk about her dog, I think she is talking about a new baby in the family. I have already fell in love with the dog but I haven't met him yet. One day I will have to visit him at daycare down the street from our job. ;-)

Throw your dog a spa treatment right in your own home.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• grooming glove
• tub
• natural or organic dog shampoo
• organic apple cider vinegar
• Warm water
• a couple fluffy warm towels
• Brush
• Fragrance collar

1. Massage your dog using a grooming glove. Be careful of the areas where your dog is sensitive. A massage will relax your dog and will allow you to check her coat.

2. Fill a tub with warm water and natural or organic dog shampoo.

3. Put your dog in the tub and let him/her soak while gently cleaning him/her.

4. Finish with an apple cider vinegar rinse which will wash away the soap residue, prevent dander buildup and balance the skin's pH.
   
   Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
   1 pint of warm water
   1 teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar
   
   Mix water and vinegar then pour over coat. You do not need to rinse your dog.

5. If your dog is large have him/her step out of the tub onto a mat and dry with the warm fluffy towels. If you have a small dog you might want to place a towel on your lap and lift the dog to your lap, use the other towel to dry him/her thoroughly. Wrap the dog in the towel just like you would a baby.

Tips & Warnings

• Brush your dog's coat daily to keep the fur tangle free.
• Keep your dog feeling pampered with a fragrance collar.
• Your dog will want to shake the water off of him/her so be careful.
• Be careful not to get shampoo in dogs eyes.
• The water temperature should not be too hot.

[MariM]

on 1/15/2009 I have a 170 pound Great Dane. He loves havin a bath. Thanks for the tips.

[blaquetweety64]

on 10/30/2008 She loved it. 5 star

[pianistic]

on 10/28/2008 What a great idea!