#21
Make sure that the water is warm (but not hot) and fill your tub or basin to around knee height.
The AKC notes that you can protect your doggo’s ears from water by placing cotton balls in them. Meanwhile, you can protect their eyes with a few drops of mineral oil.
If you have a shower spray nozzle, you can make the entire process much easier. If you don’t, a water pitcher will have to do.
#24
Basically, wet your dog, lather them with shampoo, and work the soap through to their skin. Then, rinse them with warm water.
Make sure that you’re actually thorough. Wash your beloved pet’s every part, including their belly, legs, paws, under the neck, under the tail, and around the ears.
It doesn’t matter whether you start washing from your dog’s head or leave it for last: do what’s best for your pet and you. The important thing is that you’re meticulous because your pet deserves the best care. Make sure that every last trace of dog shampoo is gone.
The odds are that your dog is going to shake itself after you’ve finished bathing it, so you’re going to get wet if you don’t stand back. It’s an iconic doggo moment, though, so it’s hard to stay mad.
Grab a towel (or several), rub your dog down, and make sure they’re dry. If you decide to use a hair dryer, make sure that you never use the hottest settings so that you don’t hurt your pet’s skin. Let your pet finish drying somewhere sunny, warm, or dry, and enjoy the rest of your day.
#28
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