Ah, the spa! The feeling of unwinding, knowing that you’re going to get taken care of, and the tension-releasing sensation of relaxing by degrees. If we enjoy this experience, we can only imagine that so will our beloved furry companions.
Read on and discover how to create the most luxurious in-home spa and get a shiny dog coat in the process. Along with what luxury pet products we recommend, we’ve even got some tips on settling your pup during the pampering!
Start With A Facial
We all know that a dog’s eyes and ears can be incredibly sensitive. That being said, they still need a good wash. This is even more so for dogs with Brachycephalic wrinkling, like Frenchies or Pugs, which can be hotbeds of bacteria. Using our gentle Let’s Face It foaming face shampoo. Massage the product into the delicate skin of your pup’s face in slow circular, soothing motions. Just like when we humans get facial massages, steady massaging helps relieve built-up stress and tension in the facial muscles.
Move On To A Bath
We recommend starting your dog’s spa day with a bath. After a thorough body soaking, and in order to get a shiny dog coat, we recommend you lather up your canine companion with your choice of Plush Puppy Shampoo gently massaging the shampoo to a lather and taking your time to reach all parts for a proper clean before rinsing.
Hydrate that Coat
A well-hydrated shiny dog coat aids in the overall health of the dog and makes it easier for you to brush your pet. Hydrated, well-conditioned coats are glossier and have a more appealing hand feel when petting.
Depending on your breed, Plush Puppy has a range of hydrating products to nourish the coat including:
- Natural Silk Protein Conditioner to make the coat and skin soft to touch
- TLC a gentle, easy-to-use, leave-in, or rinse-out conditioner
- Reviva Coat a leave-in moisturising foam
Another fantastic option for hydrating the coat is Seabreeze Oil. This is a wonderful product for regular hydration with longer-lasting benefits and no worry of build-up. It is a truly beneficial blend of using extracts of Calendula oil, Wheat germ oil, and Evening Primrose. Seabreeze Oil is applied after shampooing on a wet coat and stays in your pup’s coat without the extra work of rinsing.
Like a true spa product, this oil utilises natural ingredients that also feature healing and calming qualities.
Dry That Dog
For some breeds, a simple pat dry is all that’s needed after bath time. However, dogs with thicker or longer coats will probably need a blow-dry, especially in Winter! Using our FAST Blow Dry Spray, you can reduce the time it takes to get your pup dry while infusing their coats with Vitamin B5. We recommend spraying evenly over your dog’s damp coat, brushing through thoroughly, and then finishing with a quick and easy blow-dry.
Blow drying is also brilliant for a shiny dog coat as it helps to dislodge any dead hair. Grooming mitts and brushes will never get the amount of dead hair out that a good forced dryer will remove. The quicker the dead hair is dislodged, the faster it will regrow. Bathing, oiling and blow drying give a better all-over finish to the hair. Hydrating the coat allows you to bath and dry it regularly without damage or dehydration, therefore, getting the best of both worlds.
Tips For Helping Your Pup Relax
Before starting step one, the bath, make sure your dog is nicely tired. A tired dog is less likely to fight in the water or try to escape the tub. Go for an extra walk, play fetch, or visit a dog park. Do whatever your pup enjoys that gets them moving.
- Talk softly and calmly to your pet during every step. If they can tell via your voice or touch that you’re feeling less than calm, they’ll pick up on that tension.
- Give treats frequently during the spa day. Reward each calmly finished process with a treat that tells your pup they did well during their grooming session. This will help future spa days go smoothly.
- When beginning to massage your pup, move your palms down each side of their spine. Many dogs hold stress in their muscles and this area is easy for us to massage and will feel amazing for them. Who doesn’t love a back rub?
- Try playing background music while caring for your pup. As with most humans, some relaxing music can really help the process.
If you’re looking to create the ultimate spa day for your pup and give it a shiny dog coat then make sure you enlist the help of the Plush Puppy range. Made from quality ingredients your pooch is sure to enjoy the experience as much as you will the end result!
