While your love for your furry friends runs high, the stinky smell that comes with owning one can seem incompatible.

Bathing your dog is so important, but can be an extremely challenging task. Battling your puppy in the bathtub creates chaos, a mess and leaves neither of you very happy. Here are some tips to keep in mind when bathing your dog that may help to minimize the stress!

The first thing that we here at Doggie Styles suggest is to allow the bathwater to run while your furry pal is not in the room. Many dogs can be triggered and experience bath anxiety simply from hearing the sound of the water running. By filling up the tub or getting the water to the perfect temperature while your dog is not in the room, you are allowing them a few extra moments of ignorant bliss and not providing unnecessary stress for your dog.

The perfect temperature is also very important when bathing your dog. We suggest that you put your water at a warmer temperature, though not too hot. This will help keep your dog as comfortable as he or she can be, and will not make them feel too hot or too cold.

 A third suggestion that we have to make this interaction easier for you and your dog is to make sure that you are taking extra caution around the face! This can cause the most discomfort for your furry friend when their faces are being doused in water. We suggest using a wet rag or a gentler way of washing their faces so that they are not alarmed. We also want to remind you that water in a dog’s ear may lead to infection, so take caution that there is not excess water in your dog’s ears.

Using the correct shampoo to wash your dog is also something very important. Many dogs can have allergies or flare ups can occur when the right shampoo for their skin is not applied. We never suggest using human shampoo on our furry friends.

The final suggestion that we have for you is to make sure to comfort and praise your dog as much as possible while they are in the bathtub. You want your dog to associate bath time with as little stress as possible, so even when they may not be doing everything they are being told, try to avoid speaking harshly or yelling.

It is important to bathe your doggies in between grooming, so that they keep as clean and smelling good as possible! Make sure to remember to schedule your appointments here at Doggie Styles to keep your dog nice and groomed, as well as clean. We wish you good luck and hope that these suggestions help!