Chow Chows are the breed of dog that does not like the heat. They love cold weather. They do not do well in areas that have hot and dry summers. If you live in one of those areas there is one thing you can do that will make your Chow Chow happy.........give them a bath outdoors.
Since the Chow dog takes longer to dry than most breeds, bathing your dog outside will help speed up the drying time. Here are some suggestions for an outdoor bath time:
Don't use a tub of any kind. Just use a hose and several wash cloths along with a good dog shampoo and conditioner. Use the wash cloths to get the lather going and use your fingers to really do some good deep cleaning. If your dog doesn't want to stand still for the event then using a collar and short rope to tie the dog to a sturdy overhanging, such as a tree branch or rafter of a porch. Have some slack in the rope but not long enough to get tangled up in it while you wash your Chow.
Lather up your Chow once then rinse and lather up again. Follow with a good rinse and then put on a good conditioner. The conditioner will help remove any shampoo residue left behind after rinsing. Then rinse out the conditioner and allow the dog to air dry.
