Tip One: Remained Calm and in control. Dogs are quick to pick up on your stress, if you start to make a fuss, become overloud, or use ‘baby-­‐talk’, this can be transferred to your dog making your pet equally apprehensive. Tip Two: Get the Prep Right. Have everything at hand, towels, face cloth, dog shampoo and conditioner, rubber currycomb. Put a towel on the floor and a noun-­‐slip mat in the bath. Remember dogs have sensitive skin so keep the water lukewarm to warm. Tip Three: The Dog. Walk your dog before the bath so your pet is relaxed. Brush out as much dirt and dead hair, and comb out any knots. Tip Four: Regular washing. Weekly or monthly washing, more often if you dog is an indoor pet, sitting on the furniture or sleeping on your bed, and gives you an opportunity to check your dog for any unnatural lumps and bumps that may require investigation by your vet. Tip Five: Use the correct pet products. Because your dog’s skin has a higher alkaline pH balance than human skin always use a specially formulated pet shampoo and moisturizing conditioner that is chemical and soap-­‐free. Tip Six: General washing guidelines. Wet your dog all over leaving the face until last. Apply the shampoo to the currycomb And massage in wide circular motions, rubbing down through the coat until you reach the skin. Use a face wipe to clean around eyes and outer ears. Spend extra time on the dirtiest areas. Leave the shampoo in the recommended time if using a flea or tick shampoo. Rinse your dog until the water runs clear. Tip Seven: Towel-­‐dry or use a blow drier. Don’t let your dog run outdoors or your pet will roll to re-­‐scent and ruin all your hard work. Tip Eight: A spritz of ‘Doggy’ cologne: A noun alcohol, chemical-­‐free ‘cologne’ for your dog will leave a wonderful fresh smell to your clean pet. Colognes can be used between washes, on your dog’s bedding, and in the car. Last Tip: Enjoy. A weekly bath can be a stressful special bonding time between you and your dog!