Your dog shower should be at least twice the size of your dog, if not three times its size. You want your dog to be able to sit, lay down and turn on itself, but you don't want it to be too big that your pet can wander around and move away from you as you're trying to wash it.

You'll want it to be deep enough for your dog to stand in with the water touching his tummy. Have your dog shampoo and two towels within arm's reach. Place an extra towel at the bottom of the tub if the tub is not lined with a non-slip surface. Add your dog to the warm water.

The last thing you want is a dirty dog splattering mud all over your house as you try and lead it to your bathtub. If possible, you want your dog bath to be installed as near to your front or back doors as possible, to minimise the mess your puppy makes when you get back home.

Utility rooms are a great place to add a dog grooming bath, as they are usually out of the way and on the ground floor. Kitchen and downstairs bathrooms are also good options, because they already have plumbing installed. This will help you keep costs down for your new dog shower. If you have one, your garage could also work well. You might also want to consider glass panels around your dog bath tub to contain spray and minimise mess.

Where you’ll install your dog wash station will depend on the layout of your home. If you aren’t sure what would be best for your house and pet, speak to a skilled bathroom fitter today to get expert advice.