BATH TIPS

BATH TIPS

Using our self-serve dog wash is like a W-A-L-K in the park — easy peasy and enjoyable for both of you!

Dog on a grooming table with a person holding a purple brush.
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Prepare Your Pup to Get Wet

Remove any clothing or accessories from your pup. Use the hookups in the tub to secure your dog. Put an apron on yourself to protect your clothing, if desired.

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Start The Dog Wash

Insert a token to start the machine and follow the on-screen prompts. Each token allows 10 minutes. You may use as many tokens as needed, but please be mindful of others who are waiting.

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Select Your Suds

Apply shampoo and massage to lather fur thoroughly. Rinse. Apply conditioner. Rinse. Apply flea wash if needed. Rinse.

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Dry Your Dog

Use the built-in blow dryer to floof your furry friend. Towels are also provided if needed. Kindly place used towels in the laundry bin.

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Sanitize The Tub

Remove your pup from the tub. Select disinfect and clean the tub for the next member. Please remove any hair.

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Move to The Grooming Tables

Secure your dog, then use any of our supplies (face wipes, mouth wash, etc.) or pro-grade tools. Not sure what brush
is best? Check out our quick reference guide below.

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Clean Up Your Pup

Remove hair from any grooming tools used before putting them back. Vacuum up loose hair on or around the table.

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Don’t Forget The Treat

Yes, pampering your pooch at Scrubbin’ Pup is a treat in and of itself. But doesn’t every good boy or girl deserve a little something extra? We think so!

CARING FOR YOUR DOG'S COAT

CARING FOR YOUR DOG'S COAT

Do you brush first or rake first? What’s that thing-a-ma-bob called that distributes natural oils? Use this guide to keep your dog’s coat and skin healthy.

Grooming Rake
Grooming Rake

Use the grooming rake first to remove loose hair and prepare the coat for deeper grooming.

Use the grooming rake first to remove loose hair and prepare the coat for deeper grooming.

Grooming rake.

Best For

Breeds with thick or double coats, heavy shedders.

  • Huskies
  • Malamutes
  • German Shepherds
  • Samoyeds

Don’t Use On

Breeds with thin or single coats.

  • Greyhounds
  • Chihuahuas
Demat Rake
Demat Rake

Use the demat rake second to break up stubborn mats 
and tangles.

Use the demat rake second to break up stubborn mats 
and tangles.

demat rake for brushing tangles out of dog hair.

Best For

Breeds with fine, double or very curly coats.

  • Doodles
  • Shih tzus
  • Spaniels
  • Lhasa apso

Don’t Use On

Short-hair breeds or wire coats.

  • Schnauzers
  • Terriers
  • Retrievers
  • Dachshunds
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush

Use the ball-tip slicker brush, third to remove tangles and loose hair, then smooth the coat. This is the most commonly used brush.

Use the ball-tip slicker brush, third to remove tangles and loose hair, then smooth the coat. This is the most commonly used brush.

Slicker brush for grooming.

Best For

Most Breeds.

  • Poodles
  • Collies
  • Retrievers
  • Spaniels

Don’t Use On

Dogs with sensitive skin.

Comb
Comb

Use the comb last for detail work, checking for any remaining debris or fleas, final smoothing.

Use the comb last for detail work, checking for any remaining debris or fleas, final smoothing.

Black comb.

Best For

Finishing touches on most breeds.

  • Poodles
  • Maltese
  • Yorkies
  • Schnauzers

Don’t Use On

Dogs with sensitive skin or severe tangles and mats.