How to Give a Dog a Bath

Step 4 Drying

Do NOT use hairdryers, they will overheat the dog. If you can, buy a doggie blow-drier that blasts cool air at a high velocity. It quickly dries the dog without heat. We got ours at a dog show, check your local pet store. If you don't have one of these, towel dry your dog with a big hug. Your dog will be very frizzy after drying, comb this out. Your done, show of your nice and clean dog by taking it for a walk. Give it a treat for being such a good girl/boy.

Comments

[TN777]

Pic # 5 the dog has a mini afro!

[DRH1469]

hahaha i agree

[frenchkisser]

I use a hairdryer but my hairdryer has cold air button
is it okay to use a hairdryer when it has a cold air option?

[Mauigerbil]

I would assume. Just make sure it is cold air 100% of the time! ;)

[tsuwah]

i use chamois, the one you use on cars... i dont know if thats dangerous but it works well.

[alexandrarb]

AWW! ITS A BERNES....I HAVE ONE!!!!! ITS PUPPY

[jjjjack]

good idea to dilute the soap in a bottle!

[benyasbabe]

This is great, thanks for the tips!

[benthekahn]

Im assuming a dryer that has a no heat setting would be fine?

[rnc11254]

Bulk cotton is sold in most drugstores. You can take a nice big loose chunk of cotton and lightly push it in your dog's ear to keep water out. Of course, you should still try to avoid getting water in, but the cotton makes a nice barrier for the accidental spray.

[bristlenose52]

You make it sound easy. I'm always scared i'll get water in my dog's ears. He always tries to move out of the way of the water. I have to wash him under the shower, then pass him on to someone else to towel dry. then he goes mental and runs up and down the house, shaking everywhere and looking for something revolting to roll in. I don't want to wash my dog in cold water, so that's why I wash him under a warm shower in the bathroom. Nice looking dog...

[cinderbelle]

Here's a suggestion for preventing water from going into your dog's ears. Take your fingers and press from behind the ear (where it meets the dog's head) to close the ear flap over the ear hole. Remember to bring the water from the back of the head forward (you can even gently push the dogs' head forward to help the water fall off the front of the nose). You can even try to soak a clean sponge in water and squeeze it over the spots you need to rinse. This gives you more control of the water than a spray nozzle or container of water splashing all over the place. Hope this helps.