Dog Grooming Baths for Professional and Home Use
Dog bathing can be one of the most challenging aspects of dog grooming. Every dog responds differently to bath time, but regardless of whether your dog loves it or hates it, a good dog grooming bath will make the process much easier. You can find a wide range of domestic and professional dog grooming baths on eBay.
What materials are dog grooming baths made out of?Materials vary by model, but most dog grooming baths targetted at the domestic market tend to be made out of high-quality polypropylene plastic and thermoplastic rubbers. Manufacturers tend to use brightly coloured blue, purple, or green plastics because these colours are easy for dogs to see and they quickly learn to associate the appearance of the bathtub with the fact that its bath time. Professional grade dog grooming baths can be made out of polypropylene plastic or stainless steel.
What features are available with domestic dog grooming baths?Domestic users generally only need to bathe their pet once every few weeks so they simply don’t need options like electric foot pedals or permanent plumbing. Domestic bathtubs are primarily designed for convenience, which means they are simple to set up and easy to fold away and store when not in use. Most domestic tubs have a plug that allows you to drain away the water after use, and a non-slip floor that prevents your pet from sliding around inside the tub. This can be particularly useful for dogs that get nervous at bath time.
What features are available with professional dog grooming baths?Professional dog grooming baths are designed for use in commercial dog grooming environments. Many of the features found in these bathtubs are simply intended to make the dog groomers life easier. Electronic height adjustment allows the tub height to be raised to a more ergonomic level, allowing you to wash and groom the dog without having to stoop. The inclusion of permanent plumbing fixtures removes the need to manually fill the tub with a hose or buckets of water. H-bar nooses can help to keep nervous dogs stationary throughout the grooming process, alleviating the requirement for a second pair of hands. Shower hoses allow the groomer to rinse areas that would otherwise be hard to reach. Professional grooming bath features include:
- Plumbing fixtures.
- Electronic height adjustment.
- H-bar nooses.
- Drainage hair filters.
- Entry ramps.
- Shampoo storage areas.
- Removable platform for smaller dogs.
- Shower hose and mixer taps.
