How difficult can it be to bathe your dog at home in between visits to the groomer? Probably much harder than you might have previously thought.
This all really depends on the demeanor, breed, and size of your furry friend. Professional groomers usually have specific harnesses and equipment to help them and have a lot of experience dealing with all varieties of dogs. They know what to do in instances where biting is an issue or when all the pet wants to do is get as far away from a bath as they can. Getting a pet clean can be a sticky situation.
Due to the current financial state here in the US, many dog owners have found it necessary to take a closer look at their expenses for pet-related costs. One of these budgeted items is most definitely doggie grooming. Some pets, who previously might have taken a trip to the groomer once every few weeks, are now only going every other month. This leaves a lot of time for that hair to get shaggy and those nails to grow.
Here are a few helpful tips that can help you avoid a home doggie grooming disaster and point you in the right direction.
1. Do some research on doggie grooming by asking advice from a professional breeder and reading grooming or breed-specific books.
2. Get together all essential items before you even start running the bath water. Pet soap, shampoo, towels, gloves or any other accessories should be placed somewhere that you can easily reach them when needed.
3. Purchasing a hand-held shower attachment will go a long way for making baths more efficient and less time consuming.
4. Never leave your pet alone in the bath water once the bath has started. Smaller pets can drown and any other pet could hurt their limbs by trying to jump out of the bath tub.
5. Always check the water temperature by running it over your wrist to make sure it is not too cold or so hot it will injure your pet.
6. If the telephone or doorbell rings during your doggie grooming and you need to walk away for a few minutes then take your pet out of the water and wrap them in a towel.
7. Try to soothe your pet and keep them calm while always placing one hand firmly around them to avoid slipping or falling.
8. Invest in a non-skid bath mat to prevent slips in the tub or sink.
9. Keep kitchen or bathroom doors closed tight when bathing your pet in order to avoid them running out and soaking furniture or tracking soap suds all over the house.
10. When you are done with your doggie grooming remember to dry the floor in order to avoid future accidents or slips.
 | If you are considering sprucing up your dog in between trips to the groomer then it is important to follow these few simple tips. Keep in mind that doggie grooming at home is not always as easy as it might seem and be careful so that both you and your furry friend stay safe and avoid injury. |
Russ Barker has bathed a few dogs in his time and knows it can be an interesting experience. He is the resident blogger at DogTagArt.com, a company devoted to providing animals with fun and functional pet ID tags. We all know how crucial having an up-to-date ID tag is for making sure pets are returned home as fast as possible when they wander off. A custom dog tag with your own personal photos or art is an excellent way to ensure your pet's safe return.
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