Getting Ready - Bissell BARKBATH User Manual

Before You Get Started
Helpful Tips to Get Ready:
• Always use a BISSELL no-rinse dog shampoo.
• If your dog has long hair, brush your pet's hair
before bathing.
• When selecting an area to bathe your
dog, choose a place where your pet feels
comfortable and safe. Usual choices include the
kitchen, utility room, garage or family room.
• Lay down a separate blanket or towel where
you will be bathing your dog.
• When placing the cleaner on the floor, be sure
to set it on the microfiber mat. Not only is the
mat highly absorptive to protect your floor, it
will help to dampen the sound for your dog.
• Keep the unit away from walls and cabinets to
facilitate sound reduction.
Noise-Sensitive or Anxious Dog?
Some dogs are sensitive to loud noises, or are not fans of vacuums or other
loud appliances. Here are some quick training tips to help your dog have a great
experience with this new bathing method...
Training Steps—Phase 1
- Place the unit in a room where you
plan to bathe your dog. Leave the unit
turned off and allow the dog to become
accustomed to it.
- With the unit turned off, have the dog
walk over to the unit and use the spray
nozzle as a "comb" to brush the dog.
This will allow the dog to associate good
feelings with the unit.
- Praise your dog and offer a treat.
Training Steps—Phase 2
- With the dog out of the room, turn the
unit on. Leave the unit on and offer your
dog a treat.
- Turn the unit off.
- Repeat phase one above.
For more tips and videos, visit us
online at www.BISSELL.com/videos.
4
www.BISSELL.com
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
Training Steps—Phase 3
- Turn the unit on, have your dog enter the
room and give the dog a treat.
- With the unit on, and without pulling
the trigger to release water, "comb" your
dog's fur with the spray nozzle.
- Turn the unit off and offer a treat.
Training Steps—Phase 4
- Turn the unit on. Have your dog enter
the room.
- Comb a small section of your dog's fur
with the unit on and pull the trigger in
quick, short bursts to acclimate your pet
to feeling the solution on their skin.
- Once the area is fully wetted and water
extracted, your dog's bath is complete.
Praise your pet and offer a treat.