How to clean a Shih Tzu? Before cleaning the Shih Tzu, prepare various bathing tools, such as combs, scissors, hair dryers, etc.; before the official cleaning of the Shih Tzu, comb all the hair and trim the nails appropriately to prevent nail scratching. Injure the owner; wet the Shih Tzu thoroughly and then apply the prepared pet shampoo.

Tools for bathing a Shih Tzu must be prepared in advance, such as combs for grooming, scissors for trimming, toenail clippers, towels, hair dryers, dog-specific pet shampoo, bathtubs, etc.

Before bathing a Shih Tzu, you should comb it and trim its toenails if necessary. This can prevent the dog from being nervous and scratching the owner during the bath. After that, you need to prepare bath water for your Shih Tzu. Note that the bath water temperature should not be too high or too low. It is better to keep it consistent with the dog's body temperature. Of course, the bathing water temperature can be higher in the cold winter, while the bathing water temperature naturally needs to be lower in the summer.

Secondly, after the bath water is prepared, you can put the Shih Tzu into the bathtub, wet its body thoroughly with water, and then apply some pet shampoo. Use your hands to gently rub your dog's body. Note that you should be gentle when rubbing, especially when cleaning sensitive areas such as the abdomen and head, you should be gentle and slow.

It is worth noting that during the bathing process, especially the anus, toenails and other parts must be thoroughly cleaned. At the same time, do not get water or foam into the Shih Tzu’s eyes, ears, mouth, and nose. Avoid irritating your Shih Tzu and making it nervous and uncomfortable.

Finally, wash the Shih Tzu dog’s body with clean water after rubbing it. Note that it must be rinsed thoroughly without leaving any foam (this can easily cause skin allergies or itching in dogs). After cleaning, dry the wet Shih Tzu with a towel, and then use a hair dryer to dry the dog completely. In this way, the bathing work of the Shih Tzu is completed.