Bath Time

Jazz is an indoor dog who lives in a smoke & flea free environment. Because she interacts with the public on a regular basis, she gets a weekly bath. Regular bathing removes the buildup of oils from frequent petting as well as any germs that may linger in her fur. It also keeps her smelling fresh and clean. Jazz gets bathed with a mild oatmeal (pet) shampoo to avoid drying out her skin, with a touch of herbal scented (pet) shampoo to leave a light pleasant scent. Perfumed pet products are avoided in consideration of sensitivities.

Jazz stands patiently in the tub while she gets thoroughly shampooed. She shakes on command and gets dried a bit before leaving the tub where she is then thoroughly towel dried. While her nails are soft, they get a careful trim and then are expertly filed with a dremil tool to remove any sharp corners. About once a month the long hairs between the pads of her feet are trimmed. This reduces the risk of chewing gum getting stuck to her feet as well as avoiding tracking mud or water indoors. Next, Jazz gets her teeth cleaned. Finally, she is thoroughly blow dried..... something she greatly enjoys and is a reward for a job well done!