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Dog Bathtubs: How to Bathe Your Pampered Pooch
If you're tired of choosing between bathing your pooch in your own bathtub (result: a dirty bathtub), paying big bucks at the groomer, or doing without (result: a stinky dog), then it might be time to think about purchasing dog bathtubs. It sounds like a crazy idea until you think about it: for the initial expenditure of a few trips to the groomer, you can bathe your dog for the rest of his or her life!
First, make sure to measure your pooch before you purchase any dog bathtubs -- make sure that he or she can fit into it comfortably, and that the height of the sides comes up to the top of your dog's legs. While you're there, you will also want to purchase some special shampoo for your pampered puppy. Also pick up a grooming kit, including a fine-toothed comb. And if you don't own a blow drier, make sure to purchase one of these, as well.
Before you bathe your dog, make sure you have laid out your supplies. Dogs can be a lot of work to keep calm and occupied once they are in the tub, so you don't want to have to go running off for this or that. Along with the supplies you purchased, fill a couple of large pitchers or bowls with warm water, lay out some clean towels, and plug in your hair dryer.
To get your pooch ready to get in the dog bathtubs , you might need some bribes, such as a toy and some treats. Also make sure that you speak to your dog in a calm, soothing voice. Once your dog is safely in the tub, you can turn on your faucet to a trickle (not too high or the noise might scare him). Slowly pour the warm water over her body, making sure not to get her head wet. Continue to calm your pooch and pour water over her, refilling the pitchers as you go.
At this point, you will want to use a small amount of shampoo. When it's time to rinse, gently pour streams of warm water onto your dog while rubbing your palm in a circular motion to rub off the soap. Make sure not to get the dog's head wet (which can lead to ear infections), and also make sure to remove all of the soap.
You're done -- but there is one big hurdle -- drying off your pooch before he starts to shake and spray water everywhere! A good way to prevent shaking is to cover her with towels immediately after you finish rinsing her. Vigorously rub with the towel, so that even if he shakes, the towel will cover any drips or messes. Dry as well as you can and immediately take her outside, where she can shake her fur dry to her heart's content.
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