Part of owning a puppy is the fact that you’re going to have to give him an occasional bath. Even if you are using a groomer on a regular basis, there probably will be times when he’ll get messy and you’ll need to bathe him. Most likely you’re not going to want to use the the bathtub that your family bathes in to give your dog a bath due to the fact that he’s bound to scratch it. Undoubtedly you’ll want to buy him a bathtub of his own. Does it seem a little strange to you to consider buying a bathtub for a dog? In actuality, it’s a fantastic idea. With a dog bathtub you’ll be able to clean your dog at home which means you won’t have to take him to a groomer to do it any longer, and it will give you with opportunities to spoil your pet and bond with him.

When you go out to shop for a dog bathtub you’ll want to have your dog’s measurements in mind. Before you leave home, grab a tape measure and jot down his height, width, and length. That way you can look at the various tubs to find one that will be big enough and deep enough to give your dog a comfortable bath.

Another thing you’ll want to look into is a way to keep your dog in the tub while you’re bathing him. A good dog bathtub will have some sort of a collar that will hold your dog in place and make your duty of washing him much easier. You’ll also want a type of tub that has a built-in shelf where you can keep your supplies so that they’ll be easy to get to.

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Canine bathtubs are available in a couple of unique types: stationary and portable. If you have somewhere] in your leave your dog’s bathtub permanently, that will be a real convenience. However, if extra space is not available, you’ll want a portable tub that you can store when it’s not in use.

Whatever model of bathtub you opt for, you’re going to want a way to modulate water pressure and temperature. One of the greatest choices you can make is a hand-held hose with controls that can be used to increase or decrease the water being expended.

With a dog bathtub, you need to have a drainage system that is of adequate size to handle the significant amount of hair your dog will shed each time he’s bathed. If the tub has a very little drain, it’s going to get clogged with hair, and you’re going to have to dig the hairballs out before the water will drain from the tub.

You may discover that your dog will be a little nervous the first few times you put him into his new bathtub, but don’t let that deter you. If you make use of the tub regularly, he’ll soon start to love his bath time. You’ll adore the way you can keep him smelling good without making frequent trips to a groomer.

When you first start using a new dog bathtub, take it easy and slow so that you don’t make your puppy too afraid. Start by gently washing his head with a little soap on the palm of your hand, and then work over the back and down the legs. Be careful to thoroughly wash the feet and the tail area. When it’s time to remove the suds, try not to spray water into your dogs face and ears, due to the fact that he won’t enjoy it any more than you would.

Before removing the bathtub collar from your dog, you’ll want to ascertain that he’s good and dry. If you remove the restraint before he’s completely dry, he’s going to shake water all over you and the whole room. Since you undoubtedly won’t want all of that extra clean-up, leave the collar on while you towel him as dry as you can and then use a blow dryer to finish up the job.

You may also want to leave the collar in place as you brush him. Although he will like being brushed, and grooming time will be a time of building a relationship and bonding for the two of you, the job will be faster and easier if he is restrained. Take a little time to do the brushing and give him a chance to relax and enjoy being indulged just as you’d enjoy spending a day at a spa.

And you thought bath tub tips were just for your bathroom?