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 Dog Bathtime 
You may not think too much about giving your dog a bath,
until they start to smell really bad.
Soft, clean smelling dog fur is a must for your dogs optimum health.
Our motto at Goodpoopy.com is:
No Dirty Dogs!
Even if your dog is an indoor dog, they still need to be bathed regularly.
This regularly may be once a month.
It could be once a week or twice a week depending on if
they roll in the dirt, run at the beach, or swim in a pond with algae.
Just because your dog doesn't smell bad, doesn't mean they aren't dirty.
Think about it.
A human may not smell bad after several days
or even a week of not bathing
(like when camping & swimming in clean water daily).
But, they still need bathing with lots of suds.
How great it feels to have a shower or bath and step out squeaky clean.
The refreshment of it.
How awesome it is to have washed away all that dirt.
Same goes for dogs. Dogs like that feeling of
"I'm a super clean canine machine".
Of course, some dogs have a great resistance to bath time.
Remember the motto:
"No Dirty Dogs"
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It's best to train your dog from the beginning that bathtime happens.
Be gentle with them. Especially dogs who are afraid, skittish, or anxious.
Be extra gentle with first timers & puppies.
We suggest putting on cloths that are for jobs
like washing the car or cleaning the garage.
You're going to get wet and have dog fur on you.
First get yourself ready. Second, get the bathroom ready with 2-4 towels
(put 2 on the floor leading away from the tub), a pitcher, gentle dog or puppie shampoo
(one with lavendar helps calm them) and a non-slip bath mat in the tub.
Next, bring your dog into the bathroom.
Try not to force. Bribe with treats if necessary
(you don't want them afraid of the bathroom).
Close the door.
Now is when you start the bath water running.
Not full blast! The sound may scare them at first.
Remember, be gentle.
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The temperature should be warm, not hot. Basically, the same as for a baby
(put your elbow under the spout to gauge temperature & adjust as needed).
Place your dog in the bath tub while it's filling up. Use the pitcher to get them wet.
Go slowly. This may scare the jumpy ones, puppies or first timers.
There are of course the pups who are simply annoyed with
the whole operation and don't resist too much.
Calmly & with great love, talk to your dog the whole time your getting them wet,
shampooing and rinsing.
Praise, praise, praise in a very calm, monotone voice.
If your dog tries to climb out of the tub, gently put them back in.
Don't yell at them. Firmly say, "stay", get back to bathing and keep praising.
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When you're ready to rinse, turn on the water again and check the temperature.
Using the dirty tub water to rinse defeats the whole dog bath operation.
Be certain all the soap is out of their fur. If not, the soap will make them itch
and may cause skin irritation problems.
Rinsing for a full 5 minutes is fine. Take the time and praise, praise, praise.
Once the rinsing is done, run your hand down their back & legs to remove excess water.
This is also a great way to check for any remaining shampoo.
By this time, your dog is really ready to get out of the tub. Continue praising.
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Be ready for your dog to get out of the tub (puppies may need a little help getting out).
Put a towel over them fast but gently.
You want to do this before they shake all the loose fur all over the walls.
Dry them gently. Keep up the praising.
Be sure to get their legs, paws & belly.
This will take 2-3 towels.
Once the towels come off, be prepared for the canine shake of their life.
Your dog is now a super clean canine machine!
Give your dog a treat.
The irony in all of this is:
Your dog is clean and you're dirty!
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