FAQS

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF WASHING YOUR DOG?

Helps to keep your dog, home, and you clean by removing dirt, debris, and oils from your dogs coat.
Washing your dog with dog friendly shampoo and conditioner like at Paw Buddy can help to prevent skin irritations, remove pleas and ticks, and promote a healthy coat.
Aids in the healing of inflamed and infected skin, as well as providing a great opportunity to look or feel for any abnormalities in or on your dogs skin.
Can be a positive experience which helps strengthen and maintain the human-animal bond
Has important health benefits for you and your family such as reducing allergens,
It is also a great way to control odours and keeps your dog smelling great!

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR DOG?

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The frequency of bathing a dog depends on the individual dog and its lifestyle.

Dogs with short, smooth coats may only need bathing every few months, while dogs with long, thick coats may require more frequent bathing.
Dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors or engaged in activities that get them dirty may need to be washed more often than dogs that spend most of their time indoors.
Dogs that have health conditions, like skin allergies or conditions such as excessive oiliness of the skin, may need to be bathed more frequently.
A general rule of thumb is to wash your dog every 6-8 weeks for dogs with short smooth coat and every 4 weeks for dogs with long coats.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR DOG?

There are several steps you can take to make washing your dog an enjoyable experience for them:

Start by getting your dog used to being handled and touched all over their body. This will help them to feel more relaxed and comfortable during the bathing process.
Avoid getting water and shampoo/conditioner in your dogs eyes, nose, and ears.
Begin by wetting your dog with warm water utilising the 'rinse' setting, gradually get them wet all over.
Next select the shampoo setting, and in a similar fashion gradually wet them all over, working the shampoo into their coat.
Rinse the shampoo out, and repeat the process for the conditioner and flea and tick.
Use a soothing tone of voice and provide plenty of praise and treats throughout the process to help them associate bathing with positive experiences.
Once you have finished washing your dog, be sure to rinse them thoroughly to remove all soap and shampoo, and then dry them off with a towel or the blow dryer.
After the bath, reward your dog with treats, pets and cuddles
Remove your dog from the wash tub and rinse down with the 'disinfectant' setting so it is ready to use for the next person.
Provide a positive reinforcement for good behaviour during the bath, make it a play time, fun and enjoyable for both of you.

By following these steps and making the experience a positive one, you will help your dog look forward to bath time rather than dread it. Remember that it is important to keep the entire experience positive to help build trust between you and your dog.