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Owning a dog is a rewarding and challenging endeavor, not without its responsibilities. Having a dog is fun; they can be cuddly and loveable, terrific companions, and keep you company with their undying and unconditional love. But there are many serious responsibilities to owning a dog in addition to all of the fun things. Dog owners must take care of their dogs by providing them with proper a food and water supply, dog owners must give their pets cozy and comfortable shelter, dog owners must make sure their dog gets the proper amount of attention and exercise, dog owners must ensure that their pet visits a veterinarian at least once a year, more often if any health issues or concerns arise, and dog owners must keep their dog properly groomed.

Some breeds of dog require a high maintenance regimen of grooming, while other dogs can get by with a basic bath. This amount of grooming your dog requires depends on its breed, hair length, and lifestyle. No matter what type of grooming routine is required to keep your pet in tip top shape, all dogs need to be bathed on a regular basis. Bathing your dog can be an enjoyable experience for both the dog and the dog owner if you have all of the right supplies you will need for the procedure. There is more than just soap and water involved, and I will explain why.

The first thing you need to do is make sure you have all the necessary dog bathing supplies together, preferably near the spot you will be bathing your dog. You do not want to get your dog all soaked down and then realize you need to run to another room to grab the shampoo, because guess who is going to follow you if you do that? Right, your wet dog. Supplies you may want to consider, depending on the breed of dog and the type of coat your dog has are: brush and / or comb, dog shampoo, cotton balls, a non-breakable pitcher or cup, a drain screen, and a towel (two or more if you have a large dog). If your dog has ears that are susceptible to ear infections, your vet can supply you with a special ear drying solution to keep the incidence of ear infection at bay.

You need a brush or comb because you should always brush your dog before beginning a bath. If you do not brush your dog, any mats or tangles will just become worse by bathing. Don’t get hung up on what type of dog shampoo to buy. Unless you have a specialized show dog, all of the shampoos on the market are basically the same. Just make sure you do not use a shampoo or soap that is made for people because the chemical makeup of the cleaning products made for humans is different and can damage or irritate the skin and coat of your dog. You may wish to put cotton balls loosely in your dogs ears to keep water from getting inside, just make sure not to push the cotton balls in too far. A pitcher or cut will come in handy when rinsing your dog and a drain screen will keep dog hair from clogging your plumbing. A nearby towel or two will of course make your dog’s exit from the tub a much more pleasant transition for the both of you.