The appropriate temperature for a dog’s bath is 35-38 degrees.

The water temperature for a dog’s bath should be close to the temperature of its skin, which is 35-38 degrees. The specific bathing water temperature can be determined according to weather conditions and the dog's body temperature, as long as the range is not too large.

Correct steps for dog bathing

1. Clean the dog’s anal glands first, place your thumb and index finger at 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock on both sides of the anus, and squeeze from the outside inward. Rinse well with water.
2. Start rinsing from the back first, let the dog get used to it and eliminate the fear, then slowly rinse forward, kneading the hair while rinsing to make the hair wet quickly.
3. Apply the diluted shampoo evenly to the dog’s body. Rub while applying, and carefully rub the dog's feet, armpits, and belly.
4. After rubbing, rinse with clean water without leaving any shampoo residue. Use an absorbent towel to wipe off excess water from your dog's body, and then use a hair dryer and a comb to dry your dog.

Precautions for dog bathing

Be sure to comb the dog's coat before bathing. This can comb out the tangled hair and prevent the coat from getting more tangled. It can also remove large pieces of dirt for easy cleaning. Focus on combing around the mouth, behind the ears, armpits, inner thighs, toe tips, etc. During combing, in order to reduce the pain of the dog, you can hold the root of the hair with one hand and comb with the other hand.
The temperature of dog bathing water should not be too high or too low. Generally, 36-37 degrees is appropriate in spring, slightly lower in summer, and slightly higher in winter, but the temperature should not fluctuate too much.
Be sure to prevent shampoo from flowing into the dog’s eyes or ears when bathing. Be sure to rinse thoroughly after bathing, and do not leave any bath liquid on your dog to prevent skin irritation and dermatitis.
Bathing your dog should be done in the morning or noon. Do not bathe when the air humidity is high or on rainy days. Immediately after washing, blow dry with a hair dryer or dry with a towel. Never leave a dog in the sun to dry after bathing.