Dog Talk: Tips for a happy bath time for your furries


Have everything ready before you begin bathing your pooch. Photo: 123rf.com

It's a funny thing but most dogs will think nothing of rolling in a muddy puddle – but pick up a bottle of shampoo and it's likely you won't see your pet for dust.

Although we can't know for certain why dogs avoid baths, speculation focuses on the shampoo being the culprit. Dogs have a great sense of smell, and the soap is likely overpowering and unnatural-smelling.

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