| ting the proper setting for bathing your pet is | | | | the grooming session with brushing his coat. It is |
| essential for a successful grooming session. For | | | | very important to brush your pet thoroughly, in |
| example, choosing a sink or tub for bathing may | | | | order to rid him of debris and any dead hair which |
| prove difficult if proper measures are not taken | | | | will only end up clogging the drain. |
| to prevent slipping. Any kind of door mat, or | | | | Before putting your pet in contact with water, |
| rubber mat used for bathing can be used as a | | | | make sure the water is neither cold nor hot. Hot |
| safety measure and allow for a much more | | | | water will burn the skin and cold water will give |
| effective bathing experience. Precautions should | | | | him the chills. Lukewarm water will yield best |
| not only be made for the animal, you must also | | | | results, and provide for a pleasurable experience. |
| make sure you are not in danger of slipping if | | | | Keep in mind that too much water may frighten |
| water where to splash all over the floor. In the | | | | your pet. Sprinkling some water on him may |
| event that you are using a hose to bathe your | | | | prove to be easier than sinking his entire body in |
| dog outdoors, make sure he is well restrained, | | | | the tub. |
| and that you have contemplated the possibility of | | | | It should also be kept as a high priority in your list |
| him getting loose. | | | | to avoid letting water into the animal’s |
| An important part of the bathing process is | | | | ears, mouth or nose. Letting water get into these |
| selecting the right shampoo for your pet. These | | | | hard to reach places will not only prove to be |
| days there are so many products out there, you | | | | unpleasant for the pet, but also liable to produce |
| are likely to find a shampoo made precisely for | | | | infections. |
| your species and breed of pet. Shampoo made | | | | A good method for bathing is to start around the |
| for pets is especially formulated for them; they | | | | ears and work your way towards the tail. Apply |
| allow them to keep certain oils in the skin which | | | | the shampoo with circular motions as if giving |
| are crucial for their health. In case there is no | | | | your pet a massage. Once applied, soak |
| other option than a shampoo made for people, | | | | thoroughly with water. Any shampoo left on the |
| try using a baby shampoo, which contain the least | | | | skin to dry will turn into a flaky shed which will |
| amount of scents and other additives. Dogs will | | | | end up all over your furniture and carpet. |
| repel any kind of scent being applied to their coat. | | | | Finally, take the time to dry off your pet properly. |
| Bathing your pet is a step by step process. Start | | | | Once he’s done remember to play a few |
| by setting the mood and playing a few pet | | | | pet games with him. Keep bathing a fun |
| games with him. Get him in the mood, by starting | | | | experience that he will be willing to come back to. |