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How To Wash A Dog. By: Taylor Neubert. Dress for success!. Step one. Dress for success!. Washing a dog is a dirty job, to protect your clothes wear the proper attire. In this picture I’m wearing: -Scrub -Waterproof Bib -Grooming Coat. Have materials ready. Step two.
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How To Wash A Dog By: Taylor Neubert
Dress for success! Step one
Dress for success! Washing a dog is a dirty job, to protect your clothes wear the proper attire. In this picture I’m wearing: -Scrub -Waterproof Bib -Grooming Coat
Have materials ready Step two
Have materials Ready You don’t want a nervous dog in the tub longer then it has to be; Get your materials ready before the dog bath! You will need: -Cotton Balls -Shampoo -Conditioner
Walk the dog Step three
walk the dog You want to walk the dog before putting it in the tub because you do not want the dog to go to the bathroom in the tub.
Get the dog into the tub Step four
Get the dog into the tub This is a key part because it’s difficult to wash a dog if it’s not in a tub. Also, it is much easier to handle the dog in the tub, since they can’t get away as easily. NOTE: When getting the dog into the tub, be gentle and lift appropriately. Large dogs you may need more then one person to lift the dog
Put cotton balls in their ears Step five
Put cotton balls in their ears Put cotton balls in the dogs ear so that you don’t get water in the ear canal Note: Make sure you remember to take them out after the bath!!
Test the water Step six
Test The water The water should be around the temperature you would shower in. Most dogs already don’t want a bath! Don’t give them an ice bath or a burning hot bath!
Wet the dog Step seven
Wet the dog Start at the top of the dog and work your way down. Make sure you get all the nooks and crannies.
When washing the head -Grab the dog under the chin -Lift their head up -Gently run water down the head This prevents water from getting in their eyes. ALSO! When washing the face: -Use a wash cloth to wash their face
Add shampoo Step eight
Add Shampoo Lather up the whole body! Even their belly and tail!!
Rinse! Step nine
Rinse Start from the top and rinse all the soap off the body. Make sure there are no bubbles left behind!
Add conditioner Step ten
Add conditioner Lather up the dog in conditioner; Make sure you get everywhere!!
Rinse! Step eleven
Rinse! Rinse all the conditioner off the dog!
Towel Dry Step Twelve
Towel Dry It’s easier if you towel dry the dog before blow drying. If the dog is terrified of the blow dryer ONLY towel dry them
Lift the dog to a grooming table Step thirteen
Lift the dog onto the grooming table Be gentle but lift the dog onto your grooming table. Make sure there is a towel on the table. It’s best if there’s a grooming noose to hold the dog
Blow dry Step fourteen
Blow dry Dry the dog! Bigger dogs often need a bigger more powerful blow dryer. Little dogs prefer a small calm blow dryer. Blow Dry UP. Not IN Dry till the dog is completely dry, then your done!! Refrain from putting the dog outside in the winter when it’s still wet.