Dog grooming questions and answers
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Various questions answered regarding bath time. Here I will post the very simplified (very very simplified questions and answers:
Can we use human shampoo? Yes Why or Why not? because the difference between them is easy to mitigate or even disprove as being a problem in the first place. The solution to the problem there is in both dog shampoo and human shampoo is explained.
What shampoo should we use?
Human shampoo prepared the way explained or professional dog grooming shampoo properly diluted
An insider tip to getting your dog really super clean (use the right shampoo and shampoo/lather up twice every single bath. Make sure the proper dilution is done on any shampoo you use. Failing to rinse out all the shampoo will truly ruin your groom so make sure you do that dilution and rinse and rinse again!
And a good insider tip to getting a great hair cut after a bath. Don't use conditioner! And use a texturizing shampoo or a good de-greasing shampoo to give the coat body and volume
What temperature should the water be? Err on the side of cool. Lukewarm is good. No hot water. Dogs over heat dangerously very easily
What should I do if my dog is cold? Easy way to warm the dog without needing hot water explained.
What if my dog is hot/panting during the bath explained
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ALWAYS let your dog pee right after having a bath as close to immediately getting out of the tub as possible. The warm water really makes them need to potty!!
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the "golden rule" of bathing? When you think you're done rinsing the dog then you must rinse the dog one more time. Getting all the shampoo out is such a big deal and those coats can really hide product like you wouldn't believe. Rinse! Rinse! Rinse!!