Its a good idea to brush the dog down before you start the bathing: wet the dog down from the back end forward leaving the neck for last.    If you wet the neck first the dog will shake and guess whom and what gets wet.

Work the shampoo into the fur and reach all areas, ensuring that when rinsing to get out all the soap.
 
The amount your dog sheds will dictate how much you should brush him/her. Talk to groomers, other owners that have the same breed of dog to determine which are the best brushes for you.
 
You may have to put cotton batten in the ears to keep water out. To wash the face area you could also use a wet cloth.

Cleaning the ears use a wet cloth and pull the dirt toward you. You can also put a light coat of baby oil on a cloth and apply it in the ears to create a barrier. Use your hands to squeegee off the excess water. Towel dry and you can use a hair blower being careful not to burn the dog.
   
Get the dog use to your touch gently message or running your hands all over the dogs body will teach the dog to accept more. You can also have friends and family help you. Be aware of your dog and do not push him. All dogs do not like all people and all things so be watchful of the situation you put your dog in.
Check the dogs nails and paws, if you decide to clip your dogs nails find out the proper way to do it. Doing it wrong or hurrying the job could result in cutting the quick, which is a vein in the nail. On a dog with clear nails you can see where the quick is. Always clip a little less nail rather than too much. If you hurt the dog it will be harder the next time. This will also create an open wound, which could become infected.
 
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