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| Perhaps one of the greatest misconceptions about | | | | To be able to make the most of your dog’s |
| dog grooming is that dogs like and actually enjoy | | | | bath, one good thing to consider is the strategic |
| bathing as compared to cats. While felines clearly | | | | placing of all the necessary bathing tools. This will let |
| show abhorrence for water, some dogs may feel | | | | you devote your time and attention to your dog and |
| just exactly the same. Fido, Spot, Bingo, or Rocky | | | | not to looking for shampoo, soap, and towels! This |
| may not be up for taking a swim in a little old tub, so | | | | will also allow you to work at a more leisurely pace, |
| if you’re a dog lover why not try these | | | | making your dog feel at ease. Remember that a |
| fool-proof dog grooming ideas that can help control | | | | seemingly frantic dog groomer will only trigger your |
| your little pooches in the bath? | | | | pet’s anxiety. |
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| Tip number one: | | | | |
| Remember that by all possible means, your dog will | | | | Tip number four: |
| try to weasel its way out of the water. Do not even | | | | If faced with a very stubborn and uncooperative |
| assume that your pet will cooperate and just | | | | dog, the best dog grooming idea that can help |
| ‘sit’ and ‘roll over’ as you attempt | | | | control your dog in the bath is to use a leash. A leash |
| to douse it with some water and shampoo. This will | | | | will give you the advantage of having both hands to |
| only make it easier for your pet to escape. A good | | | | lather up your dog. It also doesn’t seem |
| follow up for this tip is to decrease your dog’s | | | | threatening and coercive, since it is a familiar tool |
| anxiety. Forget that you’re the ‘boss’ | | | | your dog encounters almost every day. Just make |
| or ‘master.’ Show your dog some | | | | sure it isn’t too tight. |
| compassion by joining it in the bath or by bring | | | | |
| playthings as reward for being obedient. | | | | Tip number five: |
| | | | | Imagine all possible blunders that may happen after |
| Tip number two: | | | | giving your pooch a bath. This may include soaking |
| Another excellent dog grooming idea that can help | | | | you with water because of shaking and getting out |
| control your dog in the bath is to not over coerce | | | | of the bathroom to go to dirty areas with soil. Such |
| your dog into staying in the tub. This will only bring | | | | incidences will defeat the purpose of your bath. |
| disastrous results, such as turning your bathroom into | | | | Always remember to have more than one towel |
| an unrecognizable mess and soaking you with water. | | | | ready so that you can dry your dog before you |
| Look at it this way: you are potty training your little | | | | leave the bathroom. Also do not forget to close the |
| pup and would not want to seem too threatening. | | | | door, as your pet might make a mad dash away |
| Try to ‘convince’ the dog by giving it the | | | | from the shower. Make sure your dog is mostly dry |
| idea that water is fun. Use toys and treats. Use | | | | before you leave the confines of your bathroom. |
| reprimands only in extreme cases--- you do not want | | | | |
| your dog to have any water-related traumas! The | | | | Hopefully, these dog grooming ideas will help control |
| result of this will be rewarding. Your dog will actually | | | | your dog in the bath. These are just a few tips if |
| stay in the tub. If you’re worried about getting | | | | how you can maximize bath time with your dogs. |
| too much water around the tub, make sure to lay | | | | You can be creative and come up with other |
| out towels around it. | | | | strategic ideas of your own. |
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