| Bath time for dogs can be a very unpleasant time. | | | | their ear canals. |
| And in most cases everyone wants to avoid it, but | | | | 3. Use the correct wash basin |
| with these proper techniques in mind, bathing will be | | | | Since you have a smaller breed, you should use a |
| fast, easy and most importantly enjoyable for you and | | | | plastic basin or a rubber storage bin. The proper basin |
| your Yorkshire Terrier. | | | | will make the job much easier and less work because |
| 1. Stick to a routine | | | | you have better accessibility to your dog. Whereas a |
| Washing your dog around the same time and day will | | | | bathtub will give your dog more wiggle room to move |
| give your dog time to prepare himself. A set schedule | | | | around and cause more of a hassle. |
| will also remind you when to wash your dog as well. | | | | 4. Use a rubber mat |
| Remember, do not overwash your dog. About once | | | | Another way to keep your dog in place is to put a |
| every week is good. Overwashing can reduce vital oils | | | | rubber mat under near the dog. This will cause the dog |
| in your dog's coat that leads to itching. | | | | to sleep less. |
| 2. Use Cottonballs | | | | All of these supplies can be found at the your local |
| By placing cotton balls in your dog's ear, they will be | | | | market or at your local pet store. Just remember that |
| prone to less irritation of shampoo or water getting into | | | | it does not have to take a long time to bath your dog. |