How To Wash A Dog

How to wash a dog

           By: Ozmarelda Korvinos           

    In order to wash a dog you must have one. I have a huge black lab we affectionately call Stinky. 
In washing a dog it is important to have the right shampoo. I prefer flea and tick repelling soaps that smell good. It is no good to wash your dog with butt scented dog shampoo, although dogs prefer this scent to any other.

            Getting yourself ready is a good idea. I prefer to wear a wet suit, complete with snorkel and flippers. Also, taking the toilet paper off the roll and placing it somewhere where the water can’t get all over it is a fabulous idea, unless you like soggy TP.

            Next, fill the tub or basin with the proper amount of water. You would not want to fill the bathtub to the top if you are washing a Chihuahua. This would probably cause your dog to drown. In the event that you do happen to drown the dog, refrain from flushing the dog down the toilet, as it will clog up the drain. Also, filling the tub to the top all the way is a bad idea for any sized dog, as they tend to splash a lot. Remember to remove the sweater from the dog along with any collars, costumes, bling, hats etc. (Especially if you do drown the dog by accident as the sweater will most certainly clog the toilet.)

 Put towels all over the floor to soak up the water that will inevitably spill out of the tub.  Make sure to leave some to use for the drying the dog.
 Next place the dog in the bath.

 Then go get the dog and put him back in the bath.

 Once again, go get the dog and put him back into the bath, holding him firmly by the nape of the neck. For larger dogs, it may require the use of a second person; one to hold the dog, another to scrub. It is acceptable to have a third person handy to tell you that you are doing it all wrong.

Next, place a silver dollar sized dollop of shampoo into your palm, rub your hands together and begin massaging into dogs fir. (For smaller dogs a quarter-sized dollop will suffice). Be sure to get behind dogs ears and belly.

Now, using a bucket, cup or detachable showerhead, gently rinse dog with warm water until all the soap is gone. Repeat the entire process one more time before draining the tub.

Finally, with the dog still in the bath, allow him to shake the water of before you towel dry the dog. You may use a towel to sheild your face at this time. Do not use blow dryers or microwaves to dry the dog off. Also important, do not stick dog in clothes dryer.

Now that your dog is all clean and dry, immediately let him outside to roll around and play in the mud.