Many thanks to all who have called!
I sincerely apologise if I have to reject a few of the callers. If you need urgent boarding and cannot find one, please refer to Why choose us? I have a listed a few alternatives which you can seek.
Once again, thank you! Please feel free to browse through my site and contact me for any enquiries.
Yours sincerely,
Rachel.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
The Boarding Procedure
This is the general procedure for boarding:
1) Look at this blog and get all the details =p plus the photos.
2) Email me to enquire or make a booking.
2) Email me to enquire or make a booking.
3) Confirm the booking and I will send you a form or the Pre Boarding Checklist via email. Fill it in as accurately as possible and return to us via email.
4) After all is set and details are given, your pet can move in on the actual day of boarding.
Generally, I collect full payment on the 1st day of boarding.
Cheers.
Yours sincerely,
Rachel
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Location and Contact Details
Boarding Location: Bukit Panjang Petir Rd/ North-West Area
Please email me at xuanxuan009@hotmail.com for more details and enquiries. Thank you!
We take every email message seriously.
However, we seek your patience and understanding if we did not reply immediately.
(I normally check my email at least once in the morning and once at night. Thanks for your understanding!)
Please email me at xuanxuan009@hotmail.com for more details and enquiries. Thank you!
We take every email message seriously.
However, we seek your patience and understanding if we did not reply immediately.
(I normally check my email at least once in the morning and once at night. Thanks for your understanding!)
Basic Details and Guidelines of Boarding
Of course, this ought to be the most important detail of all. But please note, the list is not comprehensive. It only provides most basic guidelines during the boarding period. We respect that each furkid is a different invidual with a different personality with his/her own needs. Upon confirmation of boarding, all details and daily itinerary will be further editted. =)Details of boarding:
Pooches
1) No more than 2 dogs will be boarded at the same time together as we let them roam freely in the house. If there are more than 2 dogs, it will be too rowdy. We want to provide a stress-free, warm and loving home environment during the furkids period of stay.
2) Morning/Evening daily walks (However, if it rains, the dogs will be kept indoors, except for outdoor trained dogs)
3) 2 meals a day for each adult pooch and 3 meals a day for puppies. Kibbles/canned food must be provided by owner. Home Cooked Food will be made available if required.
4) Treats and rewards will be supplied by me (but u can bring some too) during playtime or when I see the little friend needs a moral pick up! (Esp the moment u leave, most pooches will be quite frantic) And once again, please specify if your pooch has any food allergies.
5) Air conditioned sleeping room will be made available upon request. Also, preferably, bring along your furkid's own bed as it will be more comfortable.
6) If bathing is required, please specify how many times during the boarding period. There will be no extra charges but please provide shampoo and at least 1 towel.
7) Please provide at the very least a collar, leash and at least 1 toy for your pooch during his/her stay.
Other details shall be discussed prior to boarding =)
Small animals
1) Cage bedding will be changed and cleaned as frequently as we see them soiled, so, please provide sufficient bedding during period of stay.
2) Dry food and hay is a must for all small animals as we will not provide them with the exception of fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will be fed once a day in the morning or otherwise, as specified by owner.
3) Cages must come with water bottles and must be intact (No spoilt or flimsy cages because we want to avoid acidences)
Other details shall be discussed prior to boarding =)
House Rules FAQ
Certain house rules must be observed...Both by me and the little 4 legged companion at my feet..
House Rules FAQ:
Firstly, you might wanna ask: Rachel, you provide boarding for BOTH dogs and small animals?
Rule #1 Dogs and small animals will never be allowed contact.
All cages or tanks/containers will be seperated and put in the shaded balcony which is seperated from living room with glass doors.
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Secondly, Rachel, you know all pooches need to do their business right...As parents we dont mind doing the dirty work...but..you?
Rule #2 All pooches must be paper/toilet/outdoor trained. (Still, I will allow for accidents =))
This is to maintain a standard of hygiene in my house. We do want to keep the boarding house a clean and nice smelling place to live in!
__________
Thirdly, Rachel, you say you board 2 dogs at the same time, sometimes....what if they are of opposite sex? I want to keep my kid a virgin please!! No stress for my kid!
Rule #3 Male pooches must be sterilised. And if female pooches are not spayed, their heat period must notified in advance!
I am slightly more loving towards females =x sorry. Sometimes I think they need more protection. But I do have fostered and boarded females that act like males...O_O
__________
Fourthly, you know, Rachel, food and lodging comes as a package.
Rule #4 If no dog food is provided, the pooches will eat whatever my OWN pooch eats =) and food will not be laid out for more than 1h....
However, for small animals, please provide dry food. Type of fresh vegetables to be given will be given and owner should specify if he/she doesnt want any type of food fed.
__________
House Rules FAQ:
Firstly, you might wanna ask: Rachel, you provide boarding for BOTH dogs and small animals?
Rule #1 Dogs and small animals will never be allowed contact.
All cages or tanks/containers will be seperated and put in the shaded balcony which is seperated from living room with glass doors.
__________
Secondly, Rachel, you know all pooches need to do their business right...As parents we dont mind doing the dirty work...but..you?
Rule #2 All pooches must be paper/toilet/outdoor trained. (Still, I will allow for accidents =))
This is to maintain a standard of hygiene in my house. We do want to keep the boarding house a clean and nice smelling place to live in!
__________
Thirdly, Rachel, you say you board 2 dogs at the same time, sometimes....what if they are of opposite sex? I want to keep my kid a virgin please!! No stress for my kid!
Rule #3 Male pooches must be sterilised. And if female pooches are not spayed, their heat period must notified in advance!
I am slightly more loving towards females =x sorry. Sometimes I think they need more protection. But I do have fostered and boarded females that act like males...O_O
__________
Fourthly, you know, Rachel, food and lodging comes as a package.
Rule #4 If no dog food is provided, the pooches will eat whatever my OWN pooch eats =) and food will not be laid out for more than 1h....
However, for small animals, please provide dry food. Type of fresh vegetables to be given will be given and owner should specify if he/she doesnt want any type of food fed.
__________
Fifth, Rachel, my doggie is naughty. Can you please dont hit him too hard?
Rule #5 There will be no form of body punishment of any kind on any animals in my house. Thats a rule in my house. We never use canes or sticks or any object that will cause pooches any kind of pain. In addition, we will never mete out any kind of punishment harsher than a short scold. Also, the pooches will never be chained up or starved as a punishment. These are my household policies and we abide by them strictly.
Lastly,
Rule #6 Any kind of allergies must be specified (for ALL pets) and any taboos must also be notified before house boarding.
So far thats all..
But stay tuned in case we update any of these rules =p
Rule #6 Any kind of allergies must be specified (for ALL pets) and any taboos must also be notified before house boarding.
So far thats all..
But stay tuned in case we update any of these rules =p
Services
My family and I, provide home pet boarding for
1) small sized dogs (e.g. Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, Maltese, Poms, Pugs or any other mixed breeds whose size is just like a small breed dog ^^) AND all puppies less than 1 year old.
2) Small animals (e.g Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Tortoise/Terrapins, that comes in cages and containers no more than 80cm in length).
Both day care and overnight boarding are available.
Note:
Allowance will be made if you really need an urgent or convenient and close proximity home boarder for a medium to large breed dog.
1) small sized dogs (e.g. Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, Maltese, Poms, Pugs or any other mixed breeds whose size is just like a small breed dog ^^) AND all puppies less than 1 year old.
2) Small animals (e.g Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Tortoise/Terrapins, that comes in cages and containers no more than 80cm in length).
Both day care and overnight boarding are available.
Note:
Allowance will be made if you really need an urgent or convenient and close proximity home boarder for a medium to large breed dog.
Friday, April 4, 2008
How To Make Your Dog Smell Better
This is one of the most informative article I have come across. Some of the dogs that I have boarded does stink a bit when they come =x haha
Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Dog-Smell-Better
How To Make Your Dog Smell Better
If you have a pup that carries around bad smelling-stink, she's not very pleasant to be around. The dog's bad odors can even start to linger around the house! This page will teach you how to get rid of your dog's bad smell, and now, you can enjoy her again!
Steps
-- Bring your dog to the veterinarian (you should already have 6-month checkups). The vet should tell you whether or not your dog's smell has to do with her being sick. (many dogs let off bad odors when they are sick, so this could be the case). If he tells you your dog isn't sick, try the following:
--Groom your dog. This will most likely clean up most of the stink. Here's how to groom to get rid of stink:
Bathing
Buy some dog shampoo (conditioner is optional depending on the type of coat). It doesn't matter if you buy shampoo that is especially for the dog's coat type, but it is better to use a shampoo that is formulated to get rid of smell (not masked with a scent. Do not use Juicy Couture dog shampoo; the dog hates it because of the scent! It doesn't clean and drives dogs nuts because the smell is over-whelming! It is probably not even PH balanced.)
Directions for Bathing
Wet your dog completely starting from the top of the head to the end of the tail.
Take the shampoo and squirt some in your hands. Start to lather from the top of the neck to the end of the tail. Shampoo the outside of the ears, the legs, the chest, belly, featherings (if any), and the rest of the body. (Don't get in eyes!)
Rinse the shampoo out of the coat until ALL the shampoo is out. Next, shampoo the head. You should use a tearless shampoo (most puppy shampoos are tearless) on the head, just in case. To shampoo the head start at the top, and work your way down to the muzzle. Afterwards, rinse the head, trying to aviod getting the soap dripped into the eyes, and make sure all the shampoo has been rinsed off!
Let your dog shake the water off once. Half the drying is done right there. Take the towel stroke the fur in the direction it grows until the dripping stops. Do not rub, as this can be annoying to your dog. After, your dog will still be damp, but not wet. This is perfect. Take out your Dog Blow-Drier and while brushing or combing your dog's hair, dry until coat isn't wet anymore. Make sure the blow-drier is on the coolest setting possible.
--Regular Grooming
Besides having a dirty coat, many other parts of your dog can contribute to his smelliness.
Ears- If ears aren't cleaned regularly, wax can build up and cause stink. Also, if they aren't cleaned, they can cause redness, swelling, and infection. They also will attract ear mites.
--How to Clean the Ears
Use either ear wipes, or ear cleanser and wipe the ear where wax is evident and through the different crevasses in the ear. The wax is usually a brown or black color. Be careful not to stick your finger through the ear canal. For the cleanser, I like to use Oxyfresh Pet Ear Cleaner. Squirt the solution in the dog's ear and rub the ear in a circular motion. Take a cotton ball, place it right under the flap, and tip your dog's head toward it. The solution will be caught in the cotton ball. Next, take a clean cotton ball and wipe were the solution stayed. Your dog's ears should be very clean afterwards!
--Teeth- Bad doggie breath is one of many things that WILL contribute to make a smelly puppy!
How to Clean Teeth
If your dog's teeth are unhealthy, seek professional cleaning. Otherwise, do this:
Find a dog toothbrush that will suite the size of your dog's mouth.
Take your dog's toothbrush and dog toothpaste. There is also a tiny finger brush with plastic bristles you can buy. You can buy these at any pet store, in pet catalogs (such as Doctor's Foster and Smith), or from your veterinarian. Brushing your dog's teeth is very important and can prevent painful and costly dental surgeries.
Take the toothpaste and squirt a pea-sized amount on the toothbrush. Gently, move your dog's lip upward so you can see it's teeth. Brush all the teeth inside the mouth for about one minute. You should brush your dog's teeth at least twice a week. I reccomend Oxyfresh's Pet Gel as a toothpaste, it doesn't have sugars in it like many other pet toothpastes, and it is virtually taste-free so the dog won't lick it up before you brush, plus it cleans better than any other dog toothpaste (from experience).
To get rid of daily smells on your dog, wipe him daily with a doggie bath wipe. This deodorizes the coat and makes it clean. You can also use a waterless dog shampoo (I like to use Miracle Coat). This gets rid of odors.
This is optional: Buy some doggie cologne (mildly scented please) and do three squirts all over your pooch. This will cover up some odors for the day.
--Bedding
Your dog's bedding will contribute to his smell. Here are some hints to get cleaner and good-smelling bedding, for a better smelling pooch.
First, look at your dog's bedding type. What type of bed does he have? Is it a cuddle nest, wicker basket with towels, a crate with a crate bed, a dog-cot, or a pillow bed?
For Cuddle nests, Snuggle Nests, Pillow Bed, or Orthopedic bed (with cloth-based removable covers).
First, remove the cover off the bed. If there is a lot of hair on it take a hair remover and get the hair off, or just shake it out outside.
Next, put the cover in the washing machine on cold water. Add the detergent but not too much softener (a little is good, a lot is not, a lot will make the dog itch and scratch).
When it is done being washed, put in in the drier (put the heat setting on low). You will need to wash his bed weekly (biweekly if it really stinks).
Put the cover on the bed, and you're good to go.
Wicker basket with towels
Take the dirty towels out of the wicker basket. If they have hair or crumbs in them shake them off outside.
Put the towels in the washing machine on the cold water selection. Add the detergent but not too much softener (a little is good, a lot is not, a lot will make the dog itch and scratch).
When it is done being washed, put in in the drier (put the heat setting on medium).
You will need to change the towels daily! (fold the clean ones up for next time, put some new towels in the bed).
For a Crate with Crate Bed
##First, remove the crate bed, crate bumpers, and if applicable, crate cover from the crate. If there is a lot of hair on them shake them outside.
Next, put the crate bed, bumbers, and cover in the washing machine on cold water. Add the detergent but not too much softener (a little is good, a lot is not, a lot will make the dog itch and scratch).
When it is done being washed, put in in the drier (put the heat setting on low). You will need to wash the crate bed biweekly.
While the crate bed is in the drier (it should take about an hour to dry) place the crate outside so that it can air out. You can spray it down with the hose to clean it. Under the crate bed, there is usually a plastic crate pan. Spray that off with the hose too. If the crate is really dirty you can take some mild, non-toxic, and biodegradable dish-soap and clean it with that and a sponge or toothbrush. Make sure to rinse it all off.
After one hour, take the crate bed and bumbers and place inside the crate. Put the cover on top. Bring the crate back inside, and you're good to go!
For pet cots
Bring your pet cot outside.
Spray with the hose to get it wet.
Now, take some mild, non-toxic, and biodegradable dish soap and a tooth brush and scrub to lift up stink, dirt and debris.
Spray it down again with the hose to rinse off all the soap.
Wipe down with a lint-free cloth or towel to dry.
You should clean your pet cot about every other day.'
--Think about your dog's food. Many manufactured dog foods can contribute to an unpleasant doggie stink if they have terrible ingredients. People have noticed that by giving your dog a homemade diet can decrease stink. See the tips section for ideas.
Tips
1) Make sure that you bathe your smelly dog every other week.
2) Brush your dog's teeth daily.
3) Clean your dog's ears twice or three times weekly.
4) Clean your dog with a bath wipe daily to deodorize his coat and get rid of smells.
5) For dog beds with removable covers, between the bed and cover you can slip some lavender buds for a clean, fresh scent. Make sure to change these weekly. These also can have a calming effect on your dog.
6) Sometimes manufactured dog foods contain ingredients that can make dogs pass gass, have bad breath, or contribute to a smelly coat. Many people have noticed that by giving your dog a homemade raw diet with added supplements can reduce smells. Talk with your vet.
--Try to avoid manufactured treats, as some of these ingredients can make dogs pass gass, have bad breath, or contribute to a smelly coat. Instead, try the following RAW fruits and vegtables.
For fresh breath, give your dogs parsley. You can even ground it up, and sprinkle into their food. Many dogs also enjoy carrots, apples, oranges, pears, bananas, berries, papayas, mangoes, canteloupe, honey dew melon, bell peppers (make sure seeds are REMOVED), spinach, romaine lettuce, and much more! Remember, these are only as treats. You need to feed your dog a diet like above in additon to treats. Make sure to reseach any human food before giving it to your dog though, as it may be poisonous.
Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Dog-Smell-Better
How To Make Your Dog Smell Better
If you have a pup that carries around bad smelling-stink, she's not very pleasant to be around. The dog's bad odors can even start to linger around the house! This page will teach you how to get rid of your dog's bad smell, and now, you can enjoy her again!
Steps
-- Bring your dog to the veterinarian (you should already have 6-month checkups). The vet should tell you whether or not your dog's smell has to do with her being sick. (many dogs let off bad odors when they are sick, so this could be the case). If he tells you your dog isn't sick, try the following:
--Groom your dog. This will most likely clean up most of the stink. Here's how to groom to get rid of stink:
Bathing
Buy some dog shampoo (conditioner is optional depending on the type of coat). It doesn't matter if you buy shampoo that is especially for the dog's coat type, but it is better to use a shampoo that is formulated to get rid of smell (not masked with a scent. Do not use Juicy Couture dog shampoo; the dog hates it because of the scent! It doesn't clean and drives dogs nuts because the smell is over-whelming! It is probably not even PH balanced.)
Directions for Bathing
Wet your dog completely starting from the top of the head to the end of the tail.
Take the shampoo and squirt some in your hands. Start to lather from the top of the neck to the end of the tail. Shampoo the outside of the ears, the legs, the chest, belly, featherings (if any), and the rest of the body. (Don't get in eyes!)
Rinse the shampoo out of the coat until ALL the shampoo is out. Next, shampoo the head. You should use a tearless shampoo (most puppy shampoos are tearless) on the head, just in case. To shampoo the head start at the top, and work your way down to the muzzle. Afterwards, rinse the head, trying to aviod getting the soap dripped into the eyes, and make sure all the shampoo has been rinsed off!
Let your dog shake the water off once. Half the drying is done right there. Take the towel stroke the fur in the direction it grows until the dripping stops. Do not rub, as this can be annoying to your dog. After, your dog will still be damp, but not wet. This is perfect. Take out your Dog Blow-Drier and while brushing or combing your dog's hair, dry until coat isn't wet anymore. Make sure the blow-drier is on the coolest setting possible.
--Regular Grooming
Besides having a dirty coat, many other parts of your dog can contribute to his smelliness.
Ears- If ears aren't cleaned regularly, wax can build up and cause stink. Also, if they aren't cleaned, they can cause redness, swelling, and infection. They also will attract ear mites.
--How to Clean the Ears
Use either ear wipes, or ear cleanser and wipe the ear where wax is evident and through the different crevasses in the ear. The wax is usually a brown or black color. Be careful not to stick your finger through the ear canal. For the cleanser, I like to use Oxyfresh Pet Ear Cleaner. Squirt the solution in the dog's ear and rub the ear in a circular motion. Take a cotton ball, place it right under the flap, and tip your dog's head toward it. The solution will be caught in the cotton ball. Next, take a clean cotton ball and wipe were the solution stayed. Your dog's ears should be very clean afterwards!
--Teeth- Bad doggie breath is one of many things that WILL contribute to make a smelly puppy!
How to Clean Teeth
If your dog's teeth are unhealthy, seek professional cleaning. Otherwise, do this:
Find a dog toothbrush that will suite the size of your dog's mouth.
Take your dog's toothbrush and dog toothpaste. There is also a tiny finger brush with plastic bristles you can buy. You can buy these at any pet store, in pet catalogs (such as Doctor's Foster and Smith), or from your veterinarian. Brushing your dog's teeth is very important and can prevent painful and costly dental surgeries.
Take the toothpaste and squirt a pea-sized amount on the toothbrush. Gently, move your dog's lip upward so you can see it's teeth. Brush all the teeth inside the mouth for about one minute. You should brush your dog's teeth at least twice a week. I reccomend Oxyfresh's Pet Gel as a toothpaste, it doesn't have sugars in it like many other pet toothpastes, and it is virtually taste-free so the dog won't lick it up before you brush, plus it cleans better than any other dog toothpaste (from experience).
To get rid of daily smells on your dog, wipe him daily with a doggie bath wipe. This deodorizes the coat and makes it clean. You can also use a waterless dog shampoo (I like to use Miracle Coat). This gets rid of odors.
This is optional: Buy some doggie cologne (mildly scented please) and do three squirts all over your pooch. This will cover up some odors for the day.
--Bedding
Your dog's bedding will contribute to his smell. Here are some hints to get cleaner and good-smelling bedding, for a better smelling pooch.
First, look at your dog's bedding type. What type of bed does he have? Is it a cuddle nest, wicker basket with towels, a crate with a crate bed, a dog-cot, or a pillow bed?
For Cuddle nests, Snuggle Nests, Pillow Bed, or Orthopedic bed (with cloth-based removable covers).
First, remove the cover off the bed. If there is a lot of hair on it take a hair remover and get the hair off, or just shake it out outside.
Next, put the cover in the washing machine on cold water. Add the detergent but not too much softener (a little is good, a lot is not, a lot will make the dog itch and scratch).
When it is done being washed, put in in the drier (put the heat setting on low). You will need to wash his bed weekly (biweekly if it really stinks).
Put the cover on the bed, and you're good to go.
Wicker basket with towels
Take the dirty towels out of the wicker basket. If they have hair or crumbs in them shake them off outside.
Put the towels in the washing machine on the cold water selection. Add the detergent but not too much softener (a little is good, a lot is not, a lot will make the dog itch and scratch).
When it is done being washed, put in in the drier (put the heat setting on medium).
You will need to change the towels daily! (fold the clean ones up for next time, put some new towels in the bed).
For a Crate with Crate Bed
##First, remove the crate bed, crate bumpers, and if applicable, crate cover from the crate. If there is a lot of hair on them shake them outside.
Next, put the crate bed, bumbers, and cover in the washing machine on cold water. Add the detergent but not too much softener (a little is good, a lot is not, a lot will make the dog itch and scratch).
When it is done being washed, put in in the drier (put the heat setting on low). You will need to wash the crate bed biweekly.
While the crate bed is in the drier (it should take about an hour to dry) place the crate outside so that it can air out. You can spray it down with the hose to clean it. Under the crate bed, there is usually a plastic crate pan. Spray that off with the hose too. If the crate is really dirty you can take some mild, non-toxic, and biodegradable dish-soap and clean it with that and a sponge or toothbrush. Make sure to rinse it all off.
After one hour, take the crate bed and bumbers and place inside the crate. Put the cover on top. Bring the crate back inside, and you're good to go!
For pet cots
Bring your pet cot outside.
Spray with the hose to get it wet.
Now, take some mild, non-toxic, and biodegradable dish soap and a tooth brush and scrub to lift up stink, dirt and debris.
Spray it down again with the hose to rinse off all the soap.
Wipe down with a lint-free cloth or towel to dry.
You should clean your pet cot about every other day.'
--Think about your dog's food. Many manufactured dog foods can contribute to an unpleasant doggie stink if they have terrible ingredients. People have noticed that by giving your dog a homemade diet can decrease stink. See the tips section for ideas.
Tips
1) Make sure that you bathe your smelly dog every other week.
2) Brush your dog's teeth daily.
3) Clean your dog's ears twice or three times weekly.
4) Clean your dog with a bath wipe daily to deodorize his coat and get rid of smells.
5) For dog beds with removable covers, between the bed and cover you can slip some lavender buds for a clean, fresh scent. Make sure to change these weekly. These also can have a calming effect on your dog.
6) Sometimes manufactured dog foods contain ingredients that can make dogs pass gass, have bad breath, or contribute to a smelly coat. Many people have noticed that by giving your dog a homemade raw diet with added supplements can reduce smells. Talk with your vet.
--Try to avoid manufactured treats, as some of these ingredients can make dogs pass gass, have bad breath, or contribute to a smelly coat. Instead, try the following RAW fruits and vegtables.
For fresh breath, give your dogs parsley. You can even ground it up, and sprinkle into their food. Many dogs also enjoy carrots, apples, oranges, pears, bananas, berries, papayas, mangoes, canteloupe, honey dew melon, bell peppers (make sure seeds are REMOVED), spinach, romaine lettuce, and much more! Remember, these are only as treats. You need to feed your dog a diet like above in additon to treats. Make sure to reseach any human food before giving it to your dog though, as it may be poisonous.
How to bath your dog
I got this article from the web. It is nice short and quite specific. Would like to share with all readers
Source: http://www.essortment.com/all/bathedog_rrvk.htm
How to bathe your dog
Learn how to properly bathe your dog in this informative article!
When it's time to give either Fido or Fifi a bath, you need to know the proper way to bathe him or her. You should also know that dogs should be bathed only when they are dirty or when they need a flea bath. Too much bathing removes the natural oils in their skin and fur, and can leave their skin dried out and flaky. This can cause frequent scratching too.
To start, the best place to bathe your dog is on the bathtub or in or outside in a utility tub. Only bathe your dog outside if your water hose has both hot and cold water connected to it.
A rubber mat should be placed in the bottom of the tub so your dog's feet don't slide around, and so he orshe will feel more secure and safe. Most dogs dont't care to be bathed anyhow, so you need to make them feel as comfortable as possible. Speaking of comfortable, the water temperature in the tub should be lukewarm, not too hot or cold.
You will need several towels; depending on the length and thickness fo your dog's fur, dog shampoo,and cotton balls. You can use baby shampoo in a pinch, but it is generally not recommended for use on a dog.
Next, place a cotton ball in each of your dog's ears, just inside the canal, not too far inside. This will help to keep water out of his or her ears. Place your dog in the tub and thoroughly wet his or her coat down with the spray hose. Then, start with the main body and begin to lather it with the dog shampoo. Work the shampoo into a thick, rich lather. If you are using flea shampoo, some brands recommend leaving the suds on the dog's body for then minutes or so. Read the directions on the bottle and follow them carefully in order to achieve the desired results. Lather the main body, stomach, legs, feet, and tail.
Lastly,pour a small amount of shampoo into your hands and gently lather up the fur around the face and on the head. Be careful not to get the lather into your dog's eyes. Wait any prescribed amount of time if you are using flea shampoo.
Now, when you rinse off all of the suds, carefully rinse the face and head first. Cover your dog's eyes with your hand and gently rinse off the top of the head and around the eyes. Then, gently cover your dog's nose and rinse off the rest of the face and neck. Next, work your way down the body, making sure to rinse out all of the suds and shampoo residue.
Remove the cotton balls from his or her ears and gently squeeze out any excess water in your dog's tail, feet, etc.-anywhere the fur is long.
Use the towels to damp-dry his or her coat. If the weather is warm enough, your dog can be left to air-dry after the initial towel drying. If the weather is cold, however, you should use a hair dryer set on the lowest setting to dry his or her coat thoroughly. Be careful to hold the hair dryer far enough away that they don't get burned by it. Also, if your dog is long-haired, it would be a good idea to comb his or her fur at this time.
And, finally, your dog is clean, fresh and sweet-smelling once again!
Source: http://www.essortment.com/all/bathedog_rrvk.htm
How to bathe your dog
Learn how to properly bathe your dog in this informative article!
When it's time to give either Fido or Fifi a bath, you need to know the proper way to bathe him or her. You should also know that dogs should be bathed only when they are dirty or when they need a flea bath. Too much bathing removes the natural oils in their skin and fur, and can leave their skin dried out and flaky. This can cause frequent scratching too.
To start, the best place to bathe your dog is on the bathtub or in or outside in a utility tub. Only bathe your dog outside if your water hose has both hot and cold water connected to it.
A rubber mat should be placed in the bottom of the tub so your dog's feet don't slide around, and so he orshe will feel more secure and safe. Most dogs dont't care to be bathed anyhow, so you need to make them feel as comfortable as possible. Speaking of comfortable, the water temperature in the tub should be lukewarm, not too hot or cold.
You will need several towels; depending on the length and thickness fo your dog's fur, dog shampoo,and cotton balls. You can use baby shampoo in a pinch, but it is generally not recommended for use on a dog.
Next, place a cotton ball in each of your dog's ears, just inside the canal, not too far inside. This will help to keep water out of his or her ears. Place your dog in the tub and thoroughly wet his or her coat down with the spray hose. Then, start with the main body and begin to lather it with the dog shampoo. Work the shampoo into a thick, rich lather. If you are using flea shampoo, some brands recommend leaving the suds on the dog's body for then minutes or so. Read the directions on the bottle and follow them carefully in order to achieve the desired results. Lather the main body, stomach, legs, feet, and tail.
Lastly,pour a small amount of shampoo into your hands and gently lather up the fur around the face and on the head. Be careful not to get the lather into your dog's eyes. Wait any prescribed amount of time if you are using flea shampoo.
Now, when you rinse off all of the suds, carefully rinse the face and head first. Cover your dog's eyes with your hand and gently rinse off the top of the head and around the eyes. Then, gently cover your dog's nose and rinse off the rest of the face and neck. Next, work your way down the body, making sure to rinse out all of the suds and shampoo residue.
Remove the cotton balls from his or her ears and gently squeeze out any excess water in your dog's tail, feet, etc.-anywhere the fur is long.
Use the towels to damp-dry his or her coat. If the weather is warm enough, your dog can be left to air-dry after the initial towel drying. If the weather is cold, however, you should use a hair dryer set on the lowest setting to dry his or her coat thoroughly. Be careful to hold the hair dryer far enough away that they don't get burned by it. Also, if your dog is long-haired, it would be a good idea to comb his or her fur at this time.
And, finally, your dog is clean, fresh and sweet-smelling once again!
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