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Before You Get Started
Helpful Tips to Get Ready:
• Place unit at least 4 ft away to reduce sound.
• When placing the unit on the floor, be sure to
set it on the sound dampening microfiber mat
to help reduce sound and protect your floor.
• 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.
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.
For more tips and videos, visit us
online at www.BISSELL.com/videos.
Phase 1
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Place the unit in a room where you plan
to bathe your dog. With the unit turned
off and allow the dog to become familiar
with it.
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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.
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Praise your dog and offer a treat.
Phase 2
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With the dog out of the room, turn the
unit on. Leave the unit on and offer your
dog a treat.
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Turn the unit off.
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Repeat the last two steps of phase 1.
Phase 3
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Turn the unit on, have your dog enter the
room and give the dog a treat.
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With the unit on, and without pulling
the trigger to release water, “comb” your
dog’s fur with the bathing tool.
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Turn the unit off and offer a treat.
Phase 4
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Turn the unit on and have your dog
enter the room.
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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.
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Once your dog is comfortable with the
unit, you’re now ready to enjoy bathing
your dog with the BarkBath™
Noise-Sensitive or Anxious Dog?
TRAINING STEPS
