When bathing, start behind the ears and work back. Use a washcloth to apply the soap, and rinse around the head and face. Once you have shampooed your dog, you must rinse the coat thoroughly and when you feel quite certain all shampoo residue has been removed, rinse once more.<\/p>\n

Shampoo residue in the coat is sure to dry the hair and could cause skin irritation.<\/p>\n

As soon as you have completed the bath, use heavy towels to remove as much of the excess water as possible. Your dog will assist you in the process by shaking a great deal of the water out of its coat on its own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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