If you want to develop the habit of bathing your dog, it is generally recommended to bathe yourdog from an early age. The age must be 4 months after vaccination. Dogs between 2 and 4 months old have low immunity and are not suitable for bathing without vaccination.

Preparation for bathingdogs

1. Choose the right weather

Whether it is a puppy or an adult dog, the best weather for bathing is sunny or warm. Not only can the dog dry quickly and feel comfortable after bathing, but it can also Let your dog avoid catching a cold after taking a bath.

2. Prepare petsDogsSpecial shower gel

Humans cannot be used to bathe dogs. Secondly, the shower gel used has too many chemical components, which is not suitable for the dog’s skin and may cause allergies or hair loss. Secondly, the dog may lick the shower gel into its stomach during licking, causing the dog to lose weight. Dog vomiting and diarrhea.

3. Trim nails fordogs

It is the first time to bathe or the dog does not like bathing. The dog may be afraid of water. During the bathing process, the dog may be afraid of water or may scratch its owner if it tries to escape, so the dog's nails must be trimmed before taking a bath. To ensure that it affects the dog's mood before taking a bath, it can be built a few days in advance.

4. Givethe dogbath water temperature

The temperature of the dog’s bath is about 35-40°C It only needs to be warm to the touch. This temperature is within the dog’s body temperature range and the dog will feel very comfortable.

5. Choose a sink or bathtub

Dogs are very flexible. Choosing a sink or bathtub can make it easier for the owner to control its range and reduce the chance of escaping during bathing. It can also facilitate the owner to carry various auxiliary items (shower gel, hair brush, etc.).

The process of givingbathing a dog

1. Bring your dog’s toys to the bathing area and play with it for a while to relax its vigilance so that it won’t appear so deliberate.
2. Put a small amount of water in the sink, comfort the dog first, put the dog in the water, and gently sweep a little water on the dog with your hand to let it adapt.
3. After the dog's hair is moist, beat the pet shampoo into foam on your hands and rub the dog's hair.
4. After rinsing, dry the dog’s hair with a deerskin towel, then wrap the dog in a soft bath towel and prepare to blow dry. Deerskin towels are a very good tool for bathing pets. They have good absorbency and good quality.

GivingDogsBathing Finishing Process

1. Most dogs are They are very afraid of noise, especially the sound of hair dryers, because dogs have very sensitive ears and the sound of hair dryers is very loud. When you start blowing, be sure to turn the hair dryer to the lowest setting to let your dog get used to the noise.
2. During the hair blowing process, be careful not to press the dog forcefully. The dog will resist because of fear of the owner's oppression, and may even scratch the owner.
3. When the dog gets used to the hair dryer, dry the dog’s hair from head to tail, inside to outside. The owner can hold the hair dryer with one hand and stroke the dog with the other hand to comfort it. If your dog can't adapt to the noise of the hair dryer, you can buy a box dryer or go to a professional pet store for a bath if possible.

Precautions for bathingdogs

1. Some dogs are bathing There will be a strong struggle during the process. The owner should pay attention to protect himself from being scratched. You can wear gloves, long sleeves and other protective measures.
2. The dog will be very scared when it is wet all over. If it does not cooperate, the owner should comfort the dog and do not reprimand it, otherwise the dog will be more resistant to bathing in the future.
3. Be sure to dry the dog’s hair after bathing it. Wet hair can easily cause the dog to become infected with ringworm.
4. If there are enough hands, it is best for two people to wash the dog together for easy operation.