Bissell BARKBATH Portable Dog Grooming & Bathing System 1st Gen 1844 User Guid - Page 4

Before You Get Started Helpful Tips to Get Ready: • Always use a BISSELL no-rinse dog shampoo. • If your dog has long hair, brush your pet's hair before bathing. • When selecting an area to bathe your dog, choose a place where your pet feels comfortable and safe. Usual choices include the kitchen, utility room, garage or family room. • Lay down a separate blanket or towel where you will be bathing your dog. • When placing the cleaner on the floor, be sure to set it on the microfiber mat. Not only is the mat highly absorptive to protect your floor, it will help to dampen the sound for your dog. • Keep the unit away from walls and cabinets to facilitate sound reduction. Noise-Sensitive or Anxious Dog? Some dogs are sensitive to loud noises, or are not fans of vacuums or other loud appliances. Here are some quick training tips to help your dog have a great experience with this new bathing method... Training Steps-Phase 1 - Place the unit in a room where you plan to bathe your dog. Leave the unit turned off and allow the dog to become accustomed to it. - With the unit turned off, have the dog walk over to the unit and use the spray nozzle as a "comb" to brush the dog. This will allow the dog to associate good feelings with the unit. - Praise your dog and offer a treat. Training Steps-Phase 2 - With the dog out of the room, turn the unit on. Leave the unit on and offer your dog a treat. - Turn the unit off. - Repeat phase one above. Training Steps-Phase 3 - Turn the unit on, have your dog enter the room and give the dog a treat. - With the unit on, and without pulling the trigger to release water, "comb" your dog's fur with the spray nozzle. - Turn the unit off and offer a treat. Training Steps-Phase 4 - Turn the unit on. Have your dog enter the room. - Comb a small section of your dog's fur with the unit on and pull the trigger in quick, short bursts to acclimate your pet to feeling the solution on their skin. - Once the area is fully wetted and water extracted, your dog's bath is complete. Praise your pet and offer a treat. For more tips and videos, visit us online at www.BISSELL.com/videos. 4 www.BISSELL.com