How do you clean dogs

Dogs have sensitive skin and cleaning them too often can really dry out their coat and can cause skin irritation. Unless they get dirty or roll in something a bit gross, it’s best to leave the natural oils in their coat do all the hard work – they’re pretty great at self-cleaning. Dog shampoo It’s best to use special dog shampoo or, as an alternative, you can use baby shampoo which is a lot gentler on skin than other human products. Begin by getting your dog’s shampoo ready and, if you choose to brush your dog through while they’re in there, have your brushes at hand too. Step one: If your dog is light enough for you to lift on your own, gently lift them into the bath by placing one arm in front of their front legs and the other around their back legs, under their bum. Step two: Test the water to make sure it’s not too hot – it needs to be lukewarm for your dog. Step three: Begin to shower your dog down, be very careful around their ears and eyes – keep water out of these areas so as not to cause your dog any discomfort. Step four: Get your dog shampoo and use enough to get a good lather going - avoid their face. Step five: Rinse them clean of any shampoo, turn off the shower and gently squeeze water from their fur by putting gentle pressure on their body, rather than pulling on their fur.