Bathing Your Dog: The Fun Way
Turn bath time into a fun (and less stressful) experience for both of you.
Does your dog hear the word “bath” and disappear faster than a treat in their mouth? Well, you're not alone. But believe it or not, bath time doesn’t have to involve a wet dog running laps around the house. Let’s make it fun (or at least not total chaos)!
Step 1: Pre-Bath Prep – Treats, Treats, Treats!The key to a successful bath? Bribes—I mean, treats. Make sure to have plenty of your dog’s favorite snacks on hand to keep them happy and cooperative (or distracted enough not to flee the scene).
Step 2: The Set-Up – Get Everything Ready (and Keep Yourself Dry)Before your dog is even near the water, get all your supplies within reach: dog shampoo, towels, and, if you’re fancy, a doggie bathrobe. You don’t want to be running around mid-bath trying to find something while your dog considers jumping out of the tub.
Step 3: Water Temperature – Lukewarm, Not HotDogs have sensitive skin, so make sure the water is lukewarm—Goldilocks style: not too hot, not too cold. And if your dog enjoys the bath? Celebrate. You've found a unicorn!
Step 4: Lather, Rinse, Repeat (But Make It Quick)Work that shampoo in like you’re giving your dog a mini-massage, focusing on the areas that smell the most like, well…dog. Once they’re all lathered up, rinse thoroughly. Leftover soap can cause itchiness, and no one likes a scratchy pup.
Step 1: Pre-Bath Prep – Treats, Treats, Treats!The key to a successful bath? Bribes—I mean, treats. Make sure to have plenty of your dog’s favorite snacks on hand to keep them happy and cooperative (or distracted enough not to flee the scene).
Step 2: The Set-Up – Get Everything Ready (and Keep Yourself Dry)Before your dog is even near the water, get all your supplies within reach: dog shampoo, towels, and, if you’re fancy, a doggie bathrobe. You don’t want to be running around mid-bath trying to find something while your dog considers jumping out of the tub.
Step 3: Water Temperature – Lukewarm, Not HotDogs have sensitive skin, so make sure the water is lukewarm—Goldilocks style: not too hot, not too cold. And if your dog enjoys the bath? Celebrate. You've found a unicorn!
Step 4: Lather, Rinse, Repeat (But Make It Quick)Work that shampoo in like you’re giving your dog a mini-massage, focusing on the areas that smell the most like, well…dog. Once they’re all lathered up, rinse thoroughly. Leftover soap can cause itchiness, and no one likes a scratchy pup.