LESSENING THE STRESS OF BATH TIME FOR YOUR DOG

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LESSENING THE STRESS OF BATH TIME FOR YOUR DOG
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• Bathing our four-legged friends can sometimes be
  a stressful occasion, hence we often put it off
  or leave it to the professionals. But if you
  follow a few simple steps when you wash your dog,
  you should at least be able to get through the
  experience without getting soaked to the skin and
  without causing too much stress to your pooch
• Gently groom your dog
• If your dog enjoys being groomed, then this is a
  great way of helping to calm them down and soothe
  them before you begin the bath. Its also a good
  idea as it can help get rid of dirt, grime and
  matted fur that may make washing them a little
  tricky.

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• Decide where you will administer the bath
• A bath tub or shower may be ideal for larger
  dogs, but if the weather is clement, take them
  outside and simply do it with a hose or large
  bucket of water.
• Make your dog feel comfortable throughout the
  whole process
• This is often best achieved with a second person,
  one who can focus on stroking and soothing your
  dog while you do the washing. Most dogs are a
  little anxious at least when being bathed, and so
  to get them feeling safe and comfortable is
  important if you ever wish to repeat the
  procedure in the future with minimum

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• stress. Water temperature and ensuring that their
  paws dont slip around will help minimise their
  stress levels, too.
• Careful of their eyes and ears
• Its a good idea to put a cotton ball gently into
  your dogs ears before you begin pouring water to
  prevent any of it going in, and while most dogs
  hate getting their heads wet, if you must do
  this, try to shield the eyes and pour the water
  gently for minimum discomfort.

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• Wet thoroughly, lather well and rinse properly
• Dogs with long or thick fur will need to be
  thoroughly soaked before you begin lathering them
  up with shampoo, otherwise the bath simply wont
  be effective. Dont forget to wash in every doggy
  nook and cranny, as dirt, dust and other smell
  inducing particles can easily gather in these
  creases. Once youre satisfied that the shampoo
  has been rubbed into every inch of your dogs
  body, be sure to rinse every last drop of the
  shampoo off, as leaving any on will make your dog
  itch and may even cause their fur to become
  matted when it dries.

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• Dry off well
• A brisk towelling may be all thats required for
  some dogs, depending on their coat type, while
  others may require a quick blow dry. This is
  essential if the weather is cold to prevent your
  dog from catching a chill, but in the summer
  months theyll usually dry naturally in next to
  no time.
• If you prefer to get your dog washed by
  professionals, then there is absolutely no shame
  in that, particularly if your dog really smells
  and simply will not let you bathe them without
  creating a ruckus! The health and condition of
  your dogs coat is paramount, and if you need to
  seek help in cleaning it, then so be it.

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• There are many professional companies and
  individuals who can help with this, and some pet
  sitting services will offer this in their
  packages.
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