Dog Health Care How To Succeed With Bathing A Puppy
If you own a puppy, you’ll know how stressful it can be to clean him. However, in order to stay on top of good dog health care, it is important that you bathe your puppy on a regular basis. Remember that the way you bathe your puppy teaches your dog a lot about how he has to be kept clean. Cleaning your dog can be a fun pet health process though, and if you’re planning on bathing your puppy, read on…
To start with, you need to get your essential supplies in order. These include a coat-conditioning spray (for long-haired dogs) and a natural-bristle brush during times of heavy shedding. Also get a generously-sized towel to wrap your pooch in later. There will be lots of water splashing around shortly, so put some old clothes on. Bathe your puppy when its hungry to get its full attention. If you call your puppy over and give him some treats he will be well behaved in the bath. Remember, you want this to be fun. Then its time to get the brush out, which some dogs don’t like. Its important to make sure the puppy’s coat gets brushed properly before the tap comes on. Spray long coats with conditioner and brush thoroughly, then comb through, making sure you get all the way down to the skin.
Pay attention to the areas behind your dog’s ears. Tell your puppy how good he is at having a bath and reward him with treats. Some dogs are more attentive if they have toy in the bath too. Use something gentle on a puppy’s head, like a baby shampoo. Don’t let the water touch the dog until you are sure it is the right temperature. Now, thoroughly soak the coat with water. Avoid the eyes and ears, and keep praising. Apply some shampoo to your dog’s coat by massaging in circles for short coats, or massaging in long strokes with the growth of hair in long coats, to prevent tangling. Using the scrub brush, work the shampoo in. Once this is complete, rinse the shampoo and repeat the process. You’ll always find that there’s more soap to get out! Lastly, condition the fur and rinse – then your dog is ready to be wrapped up in a towel and dried off.
