How To Bathe Your Dog

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	Let us educate you on the finer points of dog-bathing for the next time Spot comes home smelling of sewage and rotten birdseed.
	Prepare a bath by adding three to four inches of warm water to the tub, sink, or basin.
	Line the tub with a towel to keep the dog's feet from skidding.
	Put the dog into his bath. He will likely resist, so stay firm.
	Use a spray hose or a large plastic pitcher to thoroughly wet your pet. Be sure not to get water directly in the dog's eyes, ears, or nose.
	Leave your dog's collar on to help you hang on to him if he tries to flee. Another pair of hands will also help if your dog is especially large or wriggly.
	Working from head to tail, gently massage the shampoo throughout the dog's coat.
	Speak soothingly to your dog while you're working, to help calm him down.
	Use the sponge or washcloth on the dog's grimiest areas—his underbelly, the insides of his legs, and of course, that ever-wagging tail.
	Using the hose or pitcher again, rinse him off. Take care to do so completely—dried shampoo can seriously irritate a dog's skin.
	Check the insides of his ears. If necessary, clean them gently with dampened cotton balls.
	Dry him as much as possible with a clean towel.
	No matter how dry you think you've gotten your dog, be prepared: he'll shake himself like mad the minute he gets a chance!
	Give your dog a quick brush to release any small tangles, and then set him free. He'll probably go roll around in the dirt to celebrate.
	Portuguese water dogs were originally bred to herd schools of fish and retrieve broken nets from the sea.

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awh, adorable pup. and nice 'stache, too.

Reply 3 months ago by Heather

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i have 4 dogs and this video definitely gave me tips to do it more efficiently. YOUR DOG IS AWESOME!!!!! YAY!!!!

Reply 3 months ago by smoothness27

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That's the cutest do ever!!!!

Reply 3 months ago by Shilly

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Cool dog

Reply 3 months ago by martin

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I agree. I love dos.

Reply 2 months ago by norgon

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I revently saw a program about cleaning anal glands in small dogs during bathing. Any more indepth information about this procedure?

Reply 3 months ago by louellen

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Let us educate you on the finer points of dog-bathing for the next time Spot comes home smelling of sewage and rotten birdseed.
Added	February 05, 2008
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