Saturday, March 03, 2007

A Dog Shower Is The Easiest Way To Rinse Your Dog

Article Title: A Dog Shower Is The Easiest Way To Rinse Your
Dog
Author: Peter J. Mason

All breeds of dog need to be groomed and bathed on a regular
basis, no matter what the length of their coat. Most will
enjoy being clean, you can see how playful they become after
their grooming sessions, even if the actual bathing experience
is not always easy. Your dog will love the fuss you make of it
when it is well groomed, and a clean dog is much more fun to
train than a dirty one.

Some dogs have coats that repel dirt and pollution effectively
whilst others seem to positively attract it. The state of your
dog's coat will also depend greatly on the environment you live
in, the dog's exposure to dirt and the type of food it eats.
The only golden rule about bathing frequency is; when your dog
smells like a dog, he needs bathing!

The bathtub is the most practical place to bathe your dog. You
will need hot and cold water to get the shampoo out of their
coat, as well as a dog shower attachment for a faucet and a
rubber mat to prevent slipping. You should start bathing your
dog when still a puppy and easy to maneuver in and out of the
tub. As they get bigger the dog should be able to climb in and
out of the tub unaided, but you should encourage them by giving
them a treat once they are in the bath and another once the
bathing is finished. Teaching your dog to stand on command
will help you to get them in and out of the tub. Although
there are exceptions, most dogs will enjoy the attention of
being bathed in the tub and the warm water should make them
relaxed and calm.

If you use full strength shampoo it will take a long time to
rinse your dog and get all the soap out of their coat. Rinsing
is easier and quicker if you use shampoo diluted with water. A
mild herb shampoo that you would use for yourself is ideal.
Giving your dog a final rinse in a solution of apple cider,
vinegar and water will help to repel fleas and skin parasites.
This will also avoid skin irritations by balancing the pH levels
in the dog's skin, and will leave them with a really shiny coat.
Dry them thoroughly with a thick towel to absorb as much water
as possible, or they will try to shake the water out of their
coat when they get out of the bath.

If your dog is small, bathing him in the kitchen sink may cause
less strain on your back. Alternatively you could use a washtub
outside, which will prevent too much water on the floor in your
house, but may not be practical in winter or if access to warm
water is difficult.


About The Author: Concentrating on latest developments in
cooking, Peter Mason writes almost entirely for
http://www.kitchen-cabinets-tips.com . You can see his work
over at http://www.kitchen-cabinets-tips.com/sinks.html and
various other sources for kitchen sinks information.