Adding a Dog Shower to Your Home
Your dog can be messy and taking a bath is not always the easiest option, and sometimes can be one of the most difficult. A craze that is starting to become more popular, that also is making your dog’s bath time easier and simpler is a dog shower. To find out if this new interior design is right for you we’ve gathered some info to help you get a better idea of why they’re becoming so popular.
What is a dog shower?
You’ve guessed it, a dog shower is a shower made just for your furry friend. It’s an exclusive built-shower made custom for bathing and cleaning your pup. Most dos showers look just like your typical shower, only dog-sized to make access easier and more comfortable for Fido. They usually come with a detachable shower head to make getting every inch of your pup accessible. Dog showers can be installed in bathrooms, but most owners prefer them in their laundry rooms, mudrooms, and even outside.
The benefits of a dog shower
Dog showers allow your four-legged friend to be as comfortable as possible when it’s bath time (something your pooch probably already doesn’t look forward to). But a dog shower doesn’t just offer benefits for your pup it offers benefits for you as well. Having a dog shower can be easier on your back since you won’t have to be bending down as much. Dog showers are built with a raised platform Fido can easily hop onto that also allows you to stand tall, no more bending and straining. While allowing your dog to safely enter and exit, dog showers also allow you to contain your dog’s mess to one area till you’ve properly sprayed them down.
Do you need a dog shower in your home?
Do you need a dog shower? Probably not, but would it make you and your dog’s life easier – most definitely. A dog shower would be even more beneficial for those with large dogs, furry friends who just can’t seem to stay out of the mud, senior dogs, and pups who dread bath time. A dog shower will add convenience, safety, and ease to a bath experience that may have been less than ideal before.
Dog shower tips
Okay so a dog shower may not always be practical or even affordable for everyone, so here are some alternatives for those of you who may not be completely sold on a dog shower right now. A free standing elevated bath is perfect for smaller/medium sized dog’s and is also great for your back. A shower comb is also something to try out that is affordable and is extremely helpful in rinsing out your pup’s coat. Now if you want to try a splash-free option, the Bissell BarkBath is becoming more popular with owners especially those living in apartments.
Your main priority is ensuring your do is safe and healthy, so if a dog shower allows you to do that and it’s in your budget Fido will surely appreciate it.