1. Fill the tub just enough to cover your dog’s paws and tail. Add a small amount of shampoo to create a gentle foam.

2. Sit your dog in the tub and softly massage the belly, tail, and hips with the foam to help them relax. (This prevents water-related stress or trauma.)

3. Hold the shower head close to your dog’s coat when wetting the body. (Spraying from a distance may cause anxiety.)

4. Apply the shampoo directly to the coat. Without scratching, gently massage into the coat, muscles, joints, and any troubled skin areas for about 5 minutes.

5.Start the massage from the back of the neck, then move to the back, shoulders, armpits, belly, hips, tail, and finally the face. Apply light stimulation to both skin and coat.

6. KICK Soak a towel in warm water, apply shampoo once more, and wrap your dog’s body for 5–10 minutes. This boosts hydration and allows the natural aromatherapy oils to absorb, helping calm the skin and relieve fatigue.

7. Depending on your dog’s coat condition, you may rinse immediately or dilute shampoo with water (10:1 ratio) and repeat the process. (Using the shampoo directly helps enhance soothing and moisturizing effects.)

8. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water (95–100°F / 35–38°C). Gently towel-dry, then either air dry or use a dryer on a low, cool setting while brushing through the coat.