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Bathing the dog at home is a very common and fun option, as puppies must be washed by their owners regularly. Long-haired ones should do it every two or three weeks, while short-haired ones should do it every month or month and a half.
Some people find it difficult to do this and, for this reason, they take us to dog beauty centers, although you should know that bathing your puppy fosters your relationship and builds trust in the puppy. Next, in PeritoAnimal, we'll give you the necessary tips for bathe the dog at home, with some necessary advice and products.
What do you need?
the bath is a necessary routine for our dog to eliminate excess dead hair and sanitize itself to prevent diseases and external parasites. In addition to preventing your dog from smelling bad, bathing is for many pets a relaxing and pleasant moment with the company of your best friend, that is, you.
Each dog is different and has a specific hair type that will determine how often it should be washed and what products it is recommended to wash.
To bathe the dog, you must have some basic products and first of all it is important to have everything ready, this way we can prevent our dog from getting out of the bathtub or failing to finish the process. Therefore, gather the following material:
- dog shampoo
- Conditioner
- Brush
- Towels
- Scissors
- Pipette
Although there are natural tricks with the use of apple cider vinegar, for example, shampoos already prepared contain repellents to increase the effectiveness of the pipette that we will apply later. Find out about the properties that the products you apply have and be especially careful with those puppies that have skin problems.
If you already have all these elements together, then you can start the wonderful task of bathing your puppy. Put on comfortable clothes and get ready to get wet a few times!
10 Tips for Dog Bathing
Make bathing a positive and rewarding experience for both of you, for this reason we offer you 10 tips to make your dog's bath perfect:
- The dog's skin is covered with a very thin layer of fat that protects and insulates it from infections and parasites, for this reason it is very important don't over bathe your dog, as the layers of natural protection can be affected and cease to act. Depending on your hygiene status or your skin type, you should wash your puppy more or less often.
- Always use specific products for dogs. Never make the mistake of bathing your puppy with your own shampoo, as their skin and fur type needs are very different. Purchase this type of shampoo at specialty stores for dogs and pets.
- Be calm at all times. As during the walk, your pet should always be calm, so something similar should happen in the bath. You must understand that this is just another routine and for that reason he will not bathe you when he is excited.
- The first time is critical. It is very important that during the first few times you bath your puppy, he enjoys the water and specific accessories for puppies that he can play with. Make your pet feel good and every other time you bathe him will be easier.
- THE water temperature it's very important. The water has to be warm, but hotter than cold. The temperature of puppies can vary between 37 - 38ºC, so we must be very careful with cold water.
- Avoid water in the ears. You must ensure that water does not enter the dog's ears, as it can cause very painful inflammation. It is advisable to cover the dog's ears with specific earplugs for dogs.
- Start with your head. First wash the dog's head carefully and with lots of caresses. The puppy should be relaxed and petted so that this is a calming time for him. Take the opportunity to massage the dog's ears.
- be careful with the moisture. Strive to dry the animal's entire body and prevent it from getting too wet.It is recommended that you use a dog dryer, this type of dryer makes less noise so as not to scare the animal.
- Brush the fur at the end without haste and when the puppy is lying down, this way you will prevent it from laying out more and will be able to untangle any knots that may exist.
- But it is very important that you enjoy the moment and try to make the dog enjoy the moment as you do.
If your puppy has had dark, copper-colored patches under your puppy's eyes, make sure you clean and dry them soon, as keeping them moist could lead to a bacterial infection.
Remember that cleaning your dog doesn't just end with a bath. It is essential that you clean your ears, teeth and eyes with the regularity you deserve to be 100% healthy.
