Trained Dogs Rule

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…

The first thing – before you even run the bathwater – is to collect all the supplies you will need. Get a dog coat conditioner and a decent sized brush if your dog has a long coat. Also get a generously-sized towel to wrap your pooch in later. Next, put on clothes you don’t care about getting soaked. It is advisable to bathe the puppy when he is hungry, as he will be more attentive then. If you call your puppy over and give him some treats he will be well behaved in the bath. Most importantly, you have to convince your dog that this is a fun process. Now it’s time for a thorough brush-and-comb. Any knots or tangles in your puppy’s coat will tighten and become worse when wet, so you want to comb out all tangles before turning on the tap. Spray long coats with conditioner and brush thoroughly, then comb through, making sure you get all the way down to the skin.

Something important to remember is that the dog’s ears need cleaning at the back. Also offer continuous praise and your puppy will think he is getting rewarded. Some dogs are more attentive if they have toy in the bath too. If your puppy has sensitive eyes, use a baby shampoo on his head area. Also, check the temperature of the water before spraying it on your puppy. Once checked, gently soak the puppy’s coat with luke warm water. The trick with shampoo is massaging it, and this should be done in short circles. Providing you have a gentle brush, this can be used to massage the shampoo in all over the puppy’s coat. When you are sure you’ve rinsed out all the soap, do it again. There’s always more soap that needs to be removed. Finish with a conditioner for dogs and wrap your puppy in a large towel.