Dexy Does... Baths!

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Hello all! Today's exciting Dexy Does... is that ever so tricky matter of puppy dogs and baths, and we all know how troublesome that can be! There's a long running joke that us pooches don't like baths, and this is true for most dogs, but then most dogs love water so it's all about making the dreaded task fun rather than an unwanted chore.

The first thing then is to make it a normal routine thing for your pup pup, as soon as you get your little mutty friend make sure you introduce them to the idea of baths early on, and be careful to not install any negative emotions into it, constantly reassure your pooch with verbal cues and be ready to get a bit wet! Next, make it fun! Doggies love swimming, so fill the bath right up, showers have a tendency to scare us, so a full bath is a fun swimming pool for a little pup pup like me, and then Igaboo makes it even more fun by adding rubber ducks for me to chase around whilst I swim.

Next, and this is most important, is what products to use, never use anything meant for humans as this could harm me, instead go to a reputable pet store and get the right product for your type of furry friend, I have special puppy shampoo that is kind to my fur and skin as well as no tears! Look out for products for older dogs, or long/short hair pups, or like what i use, adolescent dogs, by using the right product means you wont harm me and also give me the best care for my skin and coat. In between baths it's good to have some special dog wipe downs just to spruce me up on rainy days or if I get dirty doing naughty things like bin diving.

So that's all there is to it for baths, just remember to rinse me well and dry me off thoroughly, and probably the best tip Igaboo can give you is to wear old clothes because you will get dirty and wet! It's so fun shaking all the water over Igaboo and making her moist all over! She just laughs at me though and makes fun of me saying I look like a drowned rat, which isn't very nice. Bad Igaboo!

Next time on Dexy Does... I shall have a peek a boo at doggy socialising. Have fun 'til then folks!

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