Dog Health Care Learn About Bathing A Puppy

If you own a puppy, you’ll know how stressful it can be to clean him. But don’t give up on this important bath ritual, as it is an essential part of any dog health care routine. Your puppy will learn what the cleaning process involves at an early age, and this is good. So, in order to have a clean, happy dog at the end, the way you go about your pet health practices is important and you should take the following advice:

The first thing – before you even run the bathwater – is to collect all the supplies you will need. These include a coat-conditioning spray (for long-haired dogs) and a natural-bristle brush during times of heavy shedding. Plus, you’ll need a large towel for your dog. Next, put on clothes you don’t care about getting soaked. The entire affair will work better if your puppy is hungry; so do not feed him 6 hours before the bath. 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. Then its time to get the brush out, which some dogs don’t like. Remember that tangled fur is hard to remove when wet, so always brush before the water gets turned on. Get some conditioner on the fur and brush this through all the way to the ends.

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. Show him his toy and let him play with it a little in the tub before you turn on the water. If your puppy has sensitive eyes, use a baby shampoo on his head area. 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. The trick with shampoo is massaging it, and this should be done in short circles. 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! Finish with a conditioner for dogs and wrap your puppy in a large towel.

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