How many times have you given your dog a bath and really enjoyed it? I'm guessing it was rare or uncommon. Do you want to give your dog a bath and make it a pleasant experience, or do you want to continue to be frustrated? I'll take a wild guess and assume you want to have a good time with the dog bath. You will have a much better time with the dog bath if you follow these simple steps.
1. Dog Bath Preparation
You must properly prepare for the dog bath or you will invite disaster. Have you ever forgotten something and had to leave your dog in the bathtub to retrieve it, only to return to a disaster zone? The bathroom has been splattered with water. What a shambles! Everyone has been there and done that. You can avoid this potential disaster by preparing everything for the dog bath ahead of time in the bathroom or dog wash area.
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Shampoo, conditioner, bath brushes, and plenty of towels are the obvious necessities for a dog bath. You should be able to reach any of these items with your free hand while holding your dog in the bath water with your other hand when giving your dog a bath. You won't have to worry about leaving your dog alone in the water while you go find something you forgot. You don't want your dog to be able to jump out of the water and start soaking everything. This would be a potential disaster all over again!
2. Be Prepared to Get Wet After a Dog Bath
I'll say it anyway, even though it should go without saying. You should plan on getting wet and dirty. After all, who wants to take a bath? Is it you or the dog? Wear nothing that you care about or that can be easily torn by your dog's jerky movements. That old raggedy pair of jeans and t-shirt you only wear for painting are ideal. Put on those swimming trunks that have been collecting dust in the bureau drawer if you want to go all out. Expect your dog to splash around because that's what it's all about. While you're at it, have some fun with your dog.
3. After the bath, take the dog outside.
When the bath is finished, be prepared to take your dog outside. Before you remove your dog from the water, put the collar and leash on him. Drape a large doggy towel over him and immediately lead him outside before he has a chance to shake it off. Everyone knows that it is impossible to prevent a dog from shaking off water at some point. Getting your dog outside as soon as possible will help you avoid a disaster inside. Of course, you can avoid some of the above items if you bathe your dog outside. The preceding advice is better suited to large dogs with a lot of hair.