Keeping puppies clean is one hard task, and if you have ever tried it, you’ll know what I mean. Please persevere with puppy bathing though, if only for the sake of your dog health care routine. Remember that the way you bathe your puppy teaches your dog a lot about how he has to be kept clean. Cleaning your dog can be a fun pet health process though, and if you’re planning on bathing your puppy, read on…

Before turning the bathwater on, make sure you have everything you need conveniently positioned next to you. Get a dog coat conditioner and a decent sized brush if your dog has a long coat. Don’t forget a towel either. There will be lots of water splashing around shortly, so put some old clothes on. Bathe your puppy when its hungry to get its full attention. If you call your puppy over and give him some treats he will be well behaved in the bath. Remember, you want this to be fun. 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. Remember to praise throughout this process and stay happy, keeping the treats flowing. Show him his toy and let him play with it a little in the tub before you turn on the water. Bear in mind that a puppy with skin sensitivities should have a baby shampoo used on its head. Don’t let the water touch the dog until you are sure it is the right temperature. 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. It is also useful to use a scrub brush to massage the shampoo in. Once this is complete, rinse the shampoo and repeat the process. Keep rinsing the shampoo out to give your puppy a clean finish. Finish with a conditioner for dogs and wrap your puppy in a large towel.