I do not have one of those dryers that the groomers use and it is not in the budget to get one, so I am wondering what everyone does to get their dogs dry after a bath. The last bath we did involved lots of towel drying but it still took quite a long time for them to dry. I was hoping for a sunny warm day so they could run around outside but the weather is not cooperating, and I would really like to get them bathed after their dip in the pond yesterday.
Drying After A Bath
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Emmasmom
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A blowdryer on low works as well.
I use my own hairdryer on them...it has a hot, warm, and "cool" setting. The warm setting is too warm for an animal but the "cool" setting is perfect...I can put my hand right on the blower and it's luke warm at best. Takes about 15-20 mins to get my dog as dry as before the bath (and he is a wooly little bugger!)
Ann
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I also use my hairdryer on Low but I never dry them all the way, even in the winter...it drys out their coat. I blow dry them about halfway and let them air dry. I try to always bathe early in the morning so they have the day to dry. In the cold months, I don't bathe as much except for my show dog, and I do blow dry them a bit more then.
Tomorrow is Brie's turn.
BarbV
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In the winter, I send them to the groomers for bathes.
In summer, at the cottage, I hose them down and let them air dry outside. I don't get too fussed about having a perfectly groomed coat. Most times they are our rolling in leaves, mud and dirt.
My dogs are pets, not show dogs, so I live with their staggly coats, sometimes!
In summer, at the cottage, I hose them down and let them air dry outside. I don't get too fussed about having a perfectly groomed coat. Most times they are our rolling in leaves, mud and dirt.
My dogs are pets, not show dogs, so I live with their staggly coats, sometimes!