Labrador Retriever (Detailed Introduction)

　　Many dogs naturally dislike bathing, and some are very afraid whenever they see water. In this situation, how should owners soothe their dog's emotions and gradually help them enjoy bathing?
　　You can coax it, play with it to go wash, or use delicious dog food, treats, or jerky as rewards for bathing. In the first few times, you can also play small games with it in the water. After forming a habit, most dogs will love bathing and no longer fear water.
　　It is not only a few dogs; most household pets have some degree of fear of water. Among them are some stubborn ones who always hide far away from the basin, and pulling or dragging them doesn't work. When encountering this situation, we have a trick: dry washing. First, take a small basin, put bathing liquid inside, then dilute it with some water, next use a spray bottle (available in pet stores) to evenly spray over the dog's body, then massage vigorously until foam appears. Afterward, use a dry cloth to wipe the dog clean and dry. The whole process is somewhat similar to dry shampooing at a hair salon. The editor suggests that your kneading motions should be appropriately firm and gentle, as dogs enjoy this kind of pampering.
　　Some owners like to pour water directly on their dog's head, believing that only by doing so can the dog be thoroughly cleaned. Actually, this is not true. Dogs like Pugs and Pekingese naturally have an "upturned" nose and a short nasal cavity. If you act rashly, water can easily flow backward into their nose. No wonder they are afraid and try to escape. Therefore, it is recommended that for short-nosed dogs, wiping should be the main cleaning method. Of course, you can also hold their mouth with one hand and use a muzzle-held side rinse with the other hand, then alternate; this method works quite well.