Bathing time is like a massage to your dog. They love it! Especially if you actually take time to make them enjoy their bath, massage them slightly, and really spend time brushing their coat gently.

If you want your dog to have healthy, clean, and shiny coats, it’s not enough to just bathe them regularly. Here are 6 tips that you can do:

Choose the best shampoo
Before you choose the best shampoo for your dog, you also have to identify what care does your dog coat needs. Does it need to enhance its color or remove a stain? Or does it have to treat ticks and fleas?

Whatever it is, you have to find a shampoo that will give that treatment to your dog.

But remember, avoid scented shampoos as much as you can as they can irritate your dog’s skin. Essentially, you want an all-natural shampoo that is mild and safe.

Use lukewarm water
Make sure to check the water temperature before bathing your dog. Lukewarm water is best for them. Avoid using hot water as that can cause damage to their skin, their paws, nose, and ears. If you bathe your dog outside on a hot day, run the water for a few minutes first to drain the heated water that has been stuck in the hose.

Use clean towel
Make sure to use a clean towel to pat dry your dog after a bath. If you have a large-breed dog, you may want to prepare some extra towels.

Blow to dry
It is important to completely dry your dog’s coat after a bath because the moisture that is left on their coat can cause itchiness, irritation, skin infections of hot spots. If towel dry is not enough, you can use hair dyers but make sure you check the temperature so it’s not too hot. Also, remember not to point the dryer too near on their coat or skin.

Get a good brush
Not all hair brushes are great for your dog and it also depends on the type of coat that they have. That is why it pays to get a really good brush for your dog.

Dogs with thicker fur need a particular undercoat comb while short-haired dogs may be best brushed with a soft hairbrush.

Regular Brushing
Make sure you spend time every day brushing your dog’s coat. This is the best way to maintain their coat and keep it healthy, clean, and shiny. It’s also a great way to bond with your dog and make your dog accustomed to being groomed.

Follow these 6 steps the next time you bathe your dog. With regular grooming, your dog’s coat will surely become healthy, clean, and shiny in no time.

And finally, don’t forget to give your dog some really tasty treat to reward them following their bath.