Where should you start when washing a dog?

At the tail.

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  1. At the paws
  2. At the tail ✔
  3. At the head

Why: Start at the tail and wash the head last, since wet heads make dogs shake.

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Start at the tail so the bath does not go to the dogs.
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Answer: At the tail. Start at the tail and wash the head last, since wet heads make dogs shake.

  1. Scouting America: Pets www.scouting.org/merit-badges/pets
    Start at the tail.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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