**Bathing a Dog-3

Continuation of 2nd part
An important point is before bathing, brush him well. This can't be stressed enough. All of the dead, shedding fur has to be removed from the coat and undercoat. If the dog has knots, tangles, or mats, they must all be removed before you bathe him. Don't expect a conditioner to remove the mats, because it won't. Dogs love the sprinkling of water, river, and oceans. Even when you are using bathtub, have everything in one place and then start bathing of the dog. Try to have a leash, conditioner, towel, and shampoo in the bath place. Conditioner is of helpful to make the combing activity easier later. Bathing should be a convenient activity to both the dog and the owner. This should not be a burden. Bathing alone won't remove all the shedding hair from a short coat, either. Brushing is necessary before and after the bath.
To be continued...