Bathing a puppy can be a real challenge, especially when your pup uses every resource to thwart your attempts to get them clean. Please persevere with puppy bathing though, if only for the sake of your dog health care routine. 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…
Before turning the bathwater on, make sure you have everything you need conveniently positioned next to you. A brush and a dog conditioner are just some of the essentials you need. 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. It is advisable to bathe the puppy when he is hungry, as he will be more attentive then. To make sure your dog behaves well, give him some treats when in the bath. Make it seem enjoyable to your dog. Now it’s time for a thorough brush-and-comb. Its important to make sure the puppy’s coat gets brushed properly before the tap comes on. Rub conditioner on the puppy’s fur and massage it in.
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. Don’t let the water touch the dog until you are sure it is the right temperature. Then the fun part! Gently spray mild warm water onto its fur. Massage some shampoo into the dog’s fur. Using the scrub brush, work the shampoo in. After completing this once, make sure you do it again to make sure your puppy is extra clean. Keep rinsing the shampoo out to give your puppy a clean finish. Lastly, condition the fur and rinse – then your dog is ready to be wrapped up in a towel and dried off.
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