The Soggy Goblin Cleanse: Bathing Your Pug Without Summoning a Monsoon
Bathing your pug isn’t just about washing dirt—it’s about rinsing away the sins of yesterday’s mysterious garden roll, sofa naps after bacon snacks, and whatever that was they found under the bed.
Why Bathe at All? (Besides the Funk)
A clean pug is a happy, healthy, and slightly more tolerable cuddle monster. Baths help to:
Remove allergens, dirt, and bacteria
Prevent skin infections (especially in folds and tails)
Reduce itchy misery from flea droppings and dander
Make your house smell 57% less like “wet sock fog”
Step 1: Summon the Beast
You know the drill—they know the bath is coming. Cue evasive maneuvers, hallway zoomies, and the “pug pancake flop” of protest.
Pro tip: Do not say “bath.” Say “spa day,” “treat waterfall,” or simply pretend it’s casual cuddle time... until the last second.
Step 2: Gentle Cleansing Ritual
Use lukewarm water—not “boil the beast” hot, not “arctic plunge.” Just pleasantly warm.
Use a pug-safe, gentle dog shampoo (bonus if it smells like oatmeal and victory).
Lather gently, avoid eyes, and give special attention to the armpits, belly, and behind (you know the one).
Rinse like your pug is made of soap—thoroughly, until the water runs clean and the betrayal runs deep.
Step 3: The Dryer of Doom (a.k.a. Cool Hairdryer)
You now have a soaking, slightly vengeful gremlin. Time to towel dry thoroughly, then move on to the weapon of choice: a hairdryer on a cool or warm—not hot—setting.
Hold it at a distance and keep it moving like a wind wand of calm.
Talk to your pug soothingly, like you're not drying a furry raisin with attitude.
If they hate the noise, play calming music or use a lick mat distraction nearby.
Bonus: Grinning at your puffed-up pug as the air fluffs them into a confused loaf is priceless.
Wrapping Up (Literally)
Wrap your squeaky-clean pug in a towel burrito for post-bath snuggles. Reward with high praise and a favorite treat.
Then behold: a pug who smells like clouds and dignity. Cleaner folds, happier skin, less scratching, and a strong boost to Instagram adorability.
If you’d like this turned into a carousel post, printable bath checklist, or even a reel with dramatic cinematic music, I’ve got ideas brewing. Shall we give it the “Clean Goblin Chronicles” treatment next?
I’ve used a lot of different shampoos on my dogs, until I found this product from Cooper & Gracie. It’s a shampoo and conditioner in one, with an Anti-Itch, Anti-Bacterial & Anti-Fungal Formula.
Initially, it has a nice smell, so the dogs don’t try to run away, but it’s cleaning ability is brilliant, and it’s 100% natural ingredients.
The part I was pleasantly surprised with is just how smooth and healthy my dogs coats feel after it, and not just for a few days.
This company offers a range of pet related products too, so if you like the shampoo, have a look at their other offerings.
