Pick the Proper Shampoo and Conditioner
To give your dog a good bath, you'll want to start with the right products. "Make sure you're using a shampoo that's specifically made for dogs," Easton says. "Dogs have different pH than people do in their skin. So, they're actually more alkaline. If you use the shampoo that's made for people, it can be irritating to their skin."
If you're bathing a puppy, puppy-specific shampoo can be a good idea, Easton says. The pH of puppy shampoo matches the pH of a dog's eyes, meaning it won't irritate the dog's eyes as much if someone gets into that area.
If you're unsure of what products to select for your particular dog, ask a groomer what he or she uses. Easton advises using mild shampoo. If your dog is experiencing a certain issue (like itchy skin), then a shampoo designed to treat that condition might be ideal.
After shampooing your dog, putting on a conditioner is the next important step. "You always want to follow up when you're grooming at home with a conditioner because when you use your shampoo you strip a lot of the natural oils out of the skin and out of the hair. So, your conditioner rehydrates the skin as well as closes up all the cells on the outside part of the hair shaft itself," Easton says. "Basically, you're rehydrating with the conditioner."
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