How to Bathe a Dog in a Bath Tub

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Bathe a Dog in a Bath Tub

Bathing your dog can be a positive experience for you both if you follow these instructions.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Wear something you don't mind getting wet or dirty. Because you will get wet!
Step 2

Put your towels, dog shampoo, and plastic cup beside the tub within easy reach.
Step 3

Run the bath water until it's warm. Be sure it's neither hot nor cold.
Step 4

Place your dog inside the tub while speaking nicely and offering praise. Be sure this is always a positive experience. You can either stand in the tub with him or kneel beside the tub.
Step 5

Wet your dog by pouring water from the spigot into your plastic cup and onto your dog. Be sure you don't get water inside your dog's ears!
Step 6

Using the shampoo, lather your dog, and massage it gently into his skin and fur. Again, offer praise so it's a positive experience. Be sure you don't get shampoo in your dog's eyes!
Step 7

Rinse your dog by pouring water from the spigot into your plastic cup and onto your dog. Rinse until all of the shampoo is gone. Rinse with fresh water - not dirty bath water.
Step 8

Using the towels, dry off your dog. Give him a treat and lots of praise. Keep him indoors until he's dry so he doesn't get dirty outside while wet. He might run around the house like crazy. This is normal for some dogs after a bath and is quite entertaining.

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