When do I give my dog a bath

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When do I give my dog a bath?

• How often a dog should be bathed is different for
  each breed.
• Breeds prone to skin conditions benefit from
  regular bathing about every six weeks.
• Double-coated breeds only need bathing about 3 or
  4 times a year.

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What kind of shampoo do I use?

• That depends on your pet's coat and any specific
  needs you have, like moisturizing the skin.
• Always use a shampoo specially formulated for
  dogs. Human shampoos are harsher and are
  formulated with a different pH than what a dog
  needs.

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Blow dry or not?

• Many breeds with kinky coats or with long,
  flowing coats will have a better look and texture
  to the hair.
• Use a blow dryer on the low setting. When
  working on the head, never direct the flow of air
  into the pet's face.

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What kind of shampoo?

• Hypoallergenic

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Who does this apply to.

• These include the Poodle, Bichon Frise, Old
  English Sheepdog, Afghan hound, and Maltese, for
  example.

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Bathing and Clean-Up

• A Fairly Bearable Bath
• Showers Predicted Dress Accordingly
• Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Will He Fit in the Tub?

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More.

• Exercise Proper Restraint
• Use the Hands-On Approach
• Basic Washing Instructions

• Now We'll Put You under the Dryer
• No Need to Quarrel over a Few Suds

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Lets give em a bath!

• 1. Gather all supplies and keep them within arm's
  reach. Everything you need should be right
  next to the bath.
• 2. Protect your pet's ears. Place one or two
  cotton balls in each ear as a barrier should any
  water accidentally get in the ear canal.

2. Protect your pet's ears. Place one or two
cotton balls in each ear as a barrier should any
water accidentally get in the ear canal.
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More steps

• 3. Protect your pet's eyes. A drop of mineral
  oil in your pet's eyes prior to bathing will form
  a thin coating over the eyeball to help keep
  soaps and chemicals from irritating the eyes.

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• 4. Properly lift your dog to avoid injury. If
  you need to lift your dog into a tub, avoid
  possible injury to both you and your dog by using
  proper lifting techniques.

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• 5. Wet the coat. Turn the water on slowly and
  adjust the temperature and water pressure before
  ever turning the water on the pet.
• 6. Shampoo the coat. Being systematic ensures
  you thoroughly cover the entire pet

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• 7. Wash areas that need special attention. Areas
  that are often neglected are between the pads,
  under the stomach, under the tail, under the
  neck, in facial wrinkles, and the ear leather
  (flap). A rubber brush can help remove feces or
  any other matter that may be clinging to the
  hair.

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• 8. Rinse very well. Again, check the temperature
  of the water.
• 9. Apply a moisturizer, if needed.

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Lastly

• 10. Dry the pet. Once the pet has been bathed,
  squeeze the excess water out of the coat with
  your hands.

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