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Giving a <\/a>bath to your Beagle once a month should be enough since Beagles tend to be pretty clean animals and stay looking good with regular brushing. A monthly bath with a gentle, skin-soothing shampoo formulated for pets will keep your Beagle smelling sweet and will help remove even more shed hair.<\/p>\n

As with any other aspect of grooming, get your Beagle used to bathing at an early age, so he accepts it as part of his normal life. Because the Beagle has a short coat, bathing won\u2019t take long, but select your shampoo carefully. Beagles tend to have sensitive skin. Shampoos with chemical sudsing agents can be harsh and irritating.<\/p>\n

Gentle, hypo-allergenic shampoos formulated especially for dogs can actually help improve skin quality, rather than stripping it of its essential natural oils. Shampoos with natural botanicals and organic ingredients may also be particularly gentle. If your Beagle already has any skin issues or flea issues, your veterinarian may recommend a specific shampoo.<\/p>\n

Bathe your Beagle in the bathtub, or outside with the hose, if that\u2019s easier. Just be sure to test the hose water first, to be sure the sun hasn\u2019t heated it to scalding temperatures. Grab your grooming supplies, and follow these steps for a squeaky clean Beagle.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Put on your Beagle\u2019s leash and collar so you can hold on to him. You don\u2019t need a sudsy Beagle racing through the house. Put him in the tub or in a child\u2019s swimming pool in the yard.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Turn on the water and test it to be sure it is lukewarm or cool. Using a large plastic cup or hose attachment, thoroughly wet your Beagle\u2019s coat. Add a small amount of gentle shampoo and work it into your Beagle\u2019s coat. Don\u2019t forget the belly, legs, under the tail, and the tops of the ears.
\n3.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Be careful not to get soap inside your Beagle\u2019s ears or eyes. If you are worried, you can plug your Beagle\u2019s ears with cotton balls and put a dab of petroleum jelly in the corner of each eye. Or, just keep soap away from these areas.
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Rinse thoroughly, then rinse again. Even the Beagle\u2019s short coat can hold on to shampoo residue, which will attract dirt. Rinse longer than you think is necessary.
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Towel dry your Beagle, and voila!! He\u2019s clean.<\/p>\n