Keeping puppies clean is one hard task, and if you have ever tried it, you’ll know what I mean. However, in order to stay on top of good dog health care, it is important that you bathe your puppy on a regular basis. The way you bathe your puppy matters because you are teaching them, here and now, exactly what bath time will be like for the rest of his days. So, in order to have a clean, happy dog at the end, the way you go about your pet health practices is important and you should take the following advice:

The first thing – before you even run the bathwater – is to collect all the supplies you will need. Get a dog coat conditioner and a decent sized brush if your dog has a long coat. Also get a generously-sized towel to wrap your pooch in later. There will be lots of water splashing around shortly, so put some old clothes on. The entire affair will work better if your puppy is hungry; so do not feed him 6 hours before the bath. To make sure your dog behaves well, give him some treats when in the bath. Most importantly, you have to convince your dog that this is a fun process. Next up is the comb – brush the puppy’s fur for a while. Its important to make sure the puppy’s coat gets brushed properly before the tap comes on. Get some conditioner on the fur and brush this through all the way to the ends.

Get some water round the back of the puppy’s ears and gently scrub clean. Tell your puppy how good he is at having a bath and reward him with treats. It is also a good idea to get his toy out and let him play with it in the bath. If your puppy has sensitive eyes, use a baby shampoo on his head area. You don’t want to burn your puppy’s delicate skin, so always test the water temperature before filling the bath tub. Now, thoroughly soak the coat with water. Avoid the eyes and ears, and keep praising. The trick with shampoo is massaging it, and this should be done in short circles. Using the scrub brush, work the shampoo in. Once this is complete, rinse the shampoo and repeat the process. There’s always more soap that needs to be removed. The final step is to condition the fur and rinse, and when this is complete its time for the towel to dry your puppy off.