Labrador Retriever Bathing Do’s and Don’ts Guide:
① You can put a collar on your Labrador Retriever before bathing him, which makes it easier to control him during the bath.
② Let the dog stand still in the special bathtub, dip the dog in some water first to comb the hair on the body gently, and then plug the dog’s ears with sterilized cotton balls to avoid water entering the ears when bathing.
③ Slowly pour lukewarm water on the dog to make the dog feel comfortable and quiet, apply the shampoo sold in pet stores on its body, and gently scrub it, holding the dog’s collar with one hand to prevent the dog from jumping out or getting water all over the place.
④ Pour the shampoo in your hand, scrub the dog’s head more carefully, the whole process must be careful not to get the shampoo into the dog’s mouth and eyes (although every pet store sells shampoo labeled with “not stimulate the eyes” and so on, but so far, has not appeared to be a kind of dog like the shampoo). (Although every pet store sells shampoo labeled “non-irritating”, but so far there has not been a shampoo that dogs like, so it is best to be careful.) When cleaning the dog’s head first, and then wash the dog’s body, do not split the head and face a scratch.
When you are sure that you have completely washed the detergent left on your dog’s body, it is recommended that you use a conditioner, as a pH-balanced conditioner is good for thoroughly washing the detergent left on your dog’s body. Otherwise, these residues on your dog’s body can cause itchy skin and can easily cause inflammation and infection during scratching.
⑤ Dry your dog with a large towel that can be completely wrapped around him, remove the cotton balls from his ears, and wipe them off. If your dog doesn’t have a skin condition, you can turn the hair dryer to “warm” to dry his hair, and comb it as you go.
If your dog is suffering from a skin condition, allow your dog to air dry naturally without catching a cold, this is because the heat from a hairdryer can irritate the affected area of the skin causing itching.