Dog fleas and ticks are not an inevitability, but are sometimes a consequence of summer, when a dog might be more likely to be running through long grass and mixing with a lot of different dogs on their sunny day excursions. There are several different methods that can be used to remove fleas and ticks but one where you give a spot of medication on the neck is very effective.
Necessary But Rewarding
A dog that is clean and fresh smelling is a joy to have around, and not an embarrassment when friends call and wish that they had a peg to put on their nose. Regular brushing and occasional bathing will keep dog moulting and smelly odours to a minimum. Not only is this ritual a benefit to keep the coat in good condition but also gives you the opportunity to check for lumps and bumps where they could go unnoticed if this wasn't performed.
Keeping the skin and fur of your dog in a healthy condition has benefits for both you and your canine companion. By grooming your dog on a regular basis it has the advantage of lessening the annoying dog hair attaching itself to your clothes and furniture. Also you will become aware of any unwanted guests in the guise of dog fleas and ticks. Regular brushing, combing and stroking is also another very enjoyable way of bonding with your four-legged friend.
Oh! The Stench
The more smelly and putrid the object, the more the chance it is that your faithful Fido is going to want to roll in it, and if you take your eye off only for a second, that is exactly what is going to happen. Dirty puddles, grass seeds and insects can cause irritation or possible allergic reactions, not to mention tangling and matting to your dogs fur.
So it would be a comfort if you knew that you had the perfect way of dealing with it on your return home, by using a specific dog shampoo for the job, leaving their fur looking shiny and smelling fresh. It is advisable to use a proper dog shampoo so as not to strip the essential oils from their coat and possibly irritate their skin further.
OK, so you might not feel like bathing your dog when you get home, but just stop and think. They are happy, they've had a great time, and it really won't take that long to bath them, and afterwards they're going to smell so gorgeous that you're going to be happy too.
Be Prepared
So with that in mind, gather everything you're going to need before you start, for example, towels, dog shampoo, dog hair dryer, comb, deshedding tool, dog brush, and a rubber bathmat to stop them slithering about.
A lot of dogs are fearful of having a bath and it is down to you to make them feel less stressed, if you make sure that you are prepared and have everything to hand then you won't get anxious. Don't make a big deal of it, if you stay calm then that will relay to them. Don't coax or plead, just put a lead on them for ease of control, and take them to the bath in a no-nonsense fashion to instill confidence in them. If you stay composed and positive then it will show your pooch that there really is nothing for them to fear.
There is no hard and fast rule as to how often you should bath your dog, it really is up to the individual.
There's something really satisfying about having a fresh smelling dog, although I'm not so sure that they would agree.

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