What Do You Use For Quick Clean Ups?

[Norskgra]

I am curious as to what people use for a quick clean up of you dogs coat when you don't have time for a proper bath?

Edited June 29, 2008 by Norskgra

[benny123]

A vigorous wipe over with a wetish towel and lots and lots of brushing/combing and a squirt of doggie cologne.

[~*Shell*~]

We blowdry the coat (dries out any mud and blows any grass out of the coat etc) and then brush brush brush (slicker and undercoat rake). Then a wipe over with a damp chamois and yet more brushing.

Makes Zero's white whiter and his grey darker.

It's the routine we use before we go to Zero's photoshoots (helping a friend with the "animal shots" part of her photography portfolio) - and it makes him look gorgeous!

I'm sure people who show their dogs would have better routines!

Edited June 29, 2008 by ~*Shell*~

[Norskgra]

A vigorous wipe over with a wetish towel and lots and lots of brushing/combing and a squirt of doggie cologne.

That is what I do.

[~*Shell*~]

Are your dogs double coated Norskgra?

I don't know much about them - I only just saw one in person for the first time at the million paws walk!

[Norskgra]

Are your dogs double coated Norskgra?

Yes, they have double coats. They also do not get a doggy odour and have a self cleaning coat. There are occasionally special occasions when I like them to smell pretty but don't have time for a wash.

Edited June 29, 2008 by Norskgra

[Bully]

I am curious as to what people use for a quick clean up of you dogs coat when you don't have time for a proper bath?

I'm lucky 'cos Pele, Bull Terrier is short coated so a bath is a very quick and easy exercise Pele (3.5 yrs) has never rolled in anything disgusting, but I know the day will come When she broke her front foot at 9 months old I bought some "No Rinse" shampoo, but never used it as brushing her did the trick.

Jessie, my previous bully used to roll in something about once a year, and do a good job when she did :D If it was between her weekly bath I used to fill a bucket with warm water and "Martha Gardener's Wool Wash" and sponge the offending bits.

[Dogsfevr]

If i run out of time they dont go to a show.

For me its bath is the only option

[Norskgra]

If i run out of time they dont go to a show.

For me its bath is the only option

Mine are always washedfor shows. It is more other occasions I was talking about.

[Dogsfevr]

I think of all the option hot towel is the best.I have over the years tried those dry shampoos with no luck at all.Powders just build up & then you need to wash it out anyway

[SkySoaringMagpie]

Depends what the mess is. If it's wet muddy paws it's a damp towel. If it's bitches blood I just put her in the human bath and do her back end quickly with the tap hose because I don't want her to get a chill. If it's loose hair and scurf I use a rubber brush.

Agree with settrlvr that if it's for a show, I always bathe them in the hydrobath. If they do something annoying at the show (like my boy who pissed on his front leg at the last show!!!) I use "Show Off"

[Bully]

A friend and I were at an obedience trial on the outskirts of the city. My friend has a Japanese Spitz X. Well Katie rolled in some cow poo. OMG what a mess My friend says "Oh well, stand for exam should be easy. The judge won't touch her!" Yeah, we got some water and cleaned the green goo off as much as we could

We both failed but it was a fun day :p

[Andanin]

I read something recently (and can't for the life of me remember where!) that some people use cornflour as a quick fix for smelly coats etc if a bath isn't an option at the time. Dust over, then brush through. Apparenty works wonders on a doube coat. Haven't had a chance to try it myself yet though. Usually I'd just use a damp cloth, but then I have a smooth dog, with no double coat.

[indigirl]

I use a product from Plush Puppy called wonder wash on my goldie, its saved my life many a time LOL

[shmoo]

I just brush them. (Silky crosses)

[becks]

For spot cleans, another vote here for Show Off, just spray on, rub to lather, dry and brush.

[Cockerlover]

Baby talcum powder works a treat but brush very well after use

[Norskgra]

Thanks everyone. My dogs had a bath on the weekend but Prada and Gandor are going to their first show training class tomorrow night and I want them to smell clean when they get their cuddles.

[Monteba]

Another vote for Show Off here

[Domestic Dreamer]

I give Sasha a wipe down and clean paws and bum with damp paper towels after every walk. Regular brush. If it was wet, muddy paws, I'd put her in the laundry sink with a few inches of water and shampoo her paws and feathering.