How To Wash Fido

From Start To Finish: Dr. Debbye Turner Offers Tips

(CBS)  PROTECTING EARS & EYES:

Do not pour shampoo directly on the dog's face. Use your hands to gently distribute the soap suds around the face. Avoid the eye area. Be sure to thoroughly clean the mouth and chin. This area is usually particularly dirty. When you rinse the dog's face, hold his nose down gently with one hand and let the water run off the tip of its nose. This will protect its eyes and help control excessive movement while washing his face.

MISTAKES OWNERS MAKE WHEN BATHING THEIR DOG:
It is very important to completely rinse all the shampoo off the dog. A residue of shampoo can irritate the dog's skin, cause the hair to be sticky and clumpy, and may even be irritating to the dog's stomach as he grooms himself and ingests the leftover shampoo.

HOW OFTEN DOGS NEED TO BE BATHED:

The frequency of bathing your dog really depends on the type of dog and your lifestyle. If you have a long-haired dog, then she needs grooming more often than a short-haired pooch. Plus, a dog that frolics outside, rolls in the dirt, swims in a lake, etc., certainly needs a bath more often than a couch potato pup. But it's not a good idea to bathe a dog more than once a week. Bathing washes away the natural oils that the dog's skin produces and can cause dry, flaky skin. This could lead to excessive scratching and chewing, which could lead to irritated skin and even infection.

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The baths used on the segment were from Booster Bath.

And Biscuits and Bath dog groomers lent their expertise.