WASHING DOGS 



is a hole at the bottom which can be stopped by a cork, 

 it will save a good deal of trouble and mess by standing it 

 on trestles over a drain or gutter, so that it can be emptied 

 easily. Fill the bath full enough to reach almost up to 

 the dog's belly, with water hot enough to let the hand 

 be put into it comfortably, having previously placed at 

 hand a piece of soap, a sponge, or washing glove, a couple 

 of towels, and a can of cold, or in the winter tepid, water, 

 whilst a little common soda may be placed in the bath. 

 Then lift the dog in gently, having first removed his 



Washing Glove. 



collar, supplying its place with a piece of clean cord if 

 he tries to escape. First thoroughly soak his head and 

 face with water by the assistance of the sponge or glove ; 

 then apply the soap and wash it off, rinsing with a little 

 cold or tepid water out of the can at hand. Then deal 

 with all the other parts of his legs and body in turn in 

 a similar manner, taking care to sluice the soap well out 

 of his coat by means of the sponge or glove ; the last 

 stage being to douche him with the clean water out of the 

 can, as this will assist the former operation, and also reduce 

 the chances of his taking cold. Then squeeze the water 

 out of his coat and feet, and rub him dry in the towels. 

 He should not be allowed to run loose directly after a 

 bath, as he is sure to roll on the ground and soil his coat, 

 but should be tied up near a fire if delicate, or else put 

 back in his kennel on a clean bed. 



It may be added that the washing glove, if used, should 

 be specially designed for the purpose, else it will be useless. 

 (See Soap.) 



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