Bathing Your Dog With The Booster Bath
Gather everything together that you will need to bath your pet,such as :towels, combs, a brush, shampoo, conditioner, scissors, clippers, gloves, cotton balls , flea shampoo if necessary and q-tips. Let's avoid the frustration that sometime incurs when we've forgotten something. That's not the best start for this project especially if you're someone who is easily frustrated. But, like the Boy Scouts say "be prepared!
Cleanliness and proper grooming are all a part of your goals to keep your pet healthy. Bathing your pet is only one of the many things you need to do to keep your pet healthy. Besides who wants to hug a smelly dog.
It's important to brush your dog before beginning the bath to remove tangles and matted hair. Water can increase the matting and tangles .Matted hair can be very painful and cause skin irritations for your dog. It may be necessary to clip the areas where you may not be able to remove something the dog got into such as gum or from products around the house. Its best to remove the substance and related matting before it causes skin irritation or creates a sore spot that causes your dog to scratch these areas due to discomfort.
Finding a place to bath your dog without making a mess can be challenging. When bathing your dog outside you don't want to create a mud puddle. Nor do you want to give your dog chills while bathing him in the cold water from the garden hose.
Some people do not like the idea of bathing their dog in the family bath tub. .Cleaning up wads of dog hair and removing tub scum left by the dog, is a job no one in the house wants to do. Some family members may be unnecessarily concerned about bacteria left in the family tub after bathing the dog in it. It may just feel unsanitary to them. Another option is to take the pet to the groomer and let him handle it, but that may be too expensive for some of us.
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Dog Hair Care Products
Basically the only shampoos and conditioners that should be put on your dogs are the ones that say this is for dogs" Products made for humans do not contain the right solvents, oils ,nutrients and pH for your dog. When choosing a shampoo and conditioner it is important to read the ingredients and directions for how to use it. They are a large variety of bath products so it is important to choose the right one for your dogs coat. Use flea shampoo only if necessary( your dog has active fleas on its body)
During the bath especially the first time it is important to not startle the dog at the beginning of the bath by spraying a burst of water into his face. You don't want to induce any new anxiety's relating to bath time. Its best to start with a gentle flow towards their feet. Allow the dog some time to acclimate to the water temperature and force. Allow the dog to get use to the sounds of the water. All of this will make bath time easier.
Be sure to read the directions before using the conditioner. Some conditioners need to be rinsed out well . Just like some shampoos, conditioner left on the scalp can cause irritation to the dogs skin. Other conditioners are what is called the leave-in kind. It's not necessary to rinse them out and they do their job well.
Drying Your Dog
After the bath it is important to rinse the shampoo out thoroughly. Residue from the product can cause irritation to your dogs skin.. Use a towel to dry your dog. Try to absorb as much water as you can from the dogs coat (avoids chills and shaking) Depending on your dogs coat you have to consider if rubbing is the right way to dry your dog or is it better to dry the dog by patting to avoid creating tangles. A great product I've seen advertised on TV is a towel that is supposed to be able to absorb up to twenty times it's weight in water. Their great for anytime your dog gets wet. ( Next time I see the commercial I will write down the name and the price of the towels and let you know more about them.
Your Attitude
Avoid the anxiety you felt in the past every time your dog needed a bath. Put those hassles and the anger from chasing your dog around the neighborhood for an hour behind you. Today's the day with the ***Booster Bath*** it will be done just right.Make bath time a treat for your dog and get his full cooperation. If your irritated at the start of the bath because the dog got into some unmentionable smelly something or you had a salty discussion with your husband or son your dog will be able to feel the frustration and discord. Its going straight down your arms and into your hands and right to your dog. I am not saying you should feel like a bird in the summer breeze when you give your dog a bath, just that the best time to bath your pet is when you are well rested and not feeling stressed.
You need an ergonomically designed dog bath that puts the tub at the right height and provides a warm comfortable water temperature for the dog. It will certainly satisfy both of your needs.
The Booster Bath Features and Benefits
.We hope to make bath time a little less stressful for both you and your pet. We believe the ***Booster Bath*** can make bath time an opportunity for providing comfort and strengthening the bond between you and your pet. The Booster Bath is at a comfortable height that prevents strain on your back while bathing your pet. Your pet can easily walk up the ramp to enter the tub . Once he's in the tub your pet will feel safe when strapped to the adjustable three point leash restraint inside the tub.
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The legs can be stored in the tub when it is not in use. (Picture)
The three point leash-collar system in the tub keeps your dog in place while in the tub. It's a great safety feature.
The shampoo caddy is handy and easy to reach.
There is a thick slip resistant padded mat on the floor of the tub
The tub weighs 22 lbs..
The tub drain is 1" around.
The bath hose is 5' long with a 1" diameter.
The bath nozzle has an on/off dial that controls the water flow
Rubber grips on the feet help keep the Booster Bath Tub in place.
The tub is able to support a dog weighing up to 175 lbs.
Booster Bath Tropical Shower Attachment
Features and Benefits
This new and improved *Tropic Shower works with the ***Booster Bath*** and connects to the washing machine hookup for easy access to hot and cold water. Give you pet that warm bath you promised. The valve on the Tropical Shower Attachment works with your washing machines valves and your garden hose. It installs with three simple steps.
Features of The Tropical Shower:
One - time temperature setting
Heat & pressure rated
Solid brass components
Fan nozzle with on/off switch and volume control
Easy to Use!
No more cold, stressful baths for your dog.
No more messy bathroom clean-ups.(Your family will love you for it)
The Booster Bath is recommended by top Veterinarians and Breeders.
There is a 30 day return policy and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
