Shampoo Your Dog: Before You Turn On the Water
Jodi Webb
As we all wait to see which way the $700 billion bailout bounces, most people are looking for ways to cut corners. Instead of sending your dog to the groomer for a bath you can do it yourself. I think the key to stress-free bathing(for you and your dog)is to prepare.
- Brush your dog. Once those tangles become wet they’re twice as difficult to deal with.
- Install a handheld showerhead. You can buy one for under $20 and it makes the job so much easier. The alternative is bathing your dog in a tub of water and rinsing him with the help of a bucket. It can quickly turn into a wet, inefficient nightmare.
- De-slip your tub. If you don’t have a rubber bath mat, try a towel on the bottom of the tub. Anything to make your dog feel more secure.
- If he’ll let you, place cotton balls in your dog’s ears to keep out the water.
- Gather as many old towels as you can find. Don’t kid yourself into thinking one will be enough—it won’t. Also a washcloth for face washing.
- Find a partner. It helps to have someone, especially post-bath to help avoid the dreaded doggy shake.
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