How to Install a Dog Bathing Station for Home

If you’ve ever tried bathing your dog in a regular bathtub or outside with a hose, you know how messy and stressful it can get. Water splashes everywhere, fur clogs the drain, and your pup often ends up shaking off right in the living room. That’s why more and more pet owners are turning to the idea of setting up a dog bathing station for home. Not only does it make bath time easier and cleaner, but it also creates a dedicated space where your dog feels comfortable and secure.

Dog Bathing Station Diagram: Visualizing Your Setup

Before getting into the installation steps, it’s helpful to picture how everything fits together. A typical dog bathing station for home includes a raised tub, a handheld sprayer, proper drainage, and safety features like non-slip mats. To give you a clearer example, this guide will use the CO-Z 50" dog bathing station for home as a model. Below is its diagram. Watching this diagram before installation will help you understand the layout and make the setup process much smoother.

How to Install a Dog Bathing Station for Home

The installation of the dog bathing station for home includes 7 main parts: bathtub, support frame and stepladder, drain, bathing platform, splash guards, soap dish, shower, and leashes. For detailed assembly, follow the step-by-step instructions in the user manual to ensure your dog bathing station for home is sturdy and ready to use.

Note：Prior to installation, ensure that the bathtub’s setting will be appropriate for use. It must be flat, stable, and able to easily bear the weight of the fully-filled tub, resistant to high humidity, and ideally out of direct sunlight. Adequate water supply, drainage, and ventilation must be provided, and metal surfaces and electronic devices should be kept at a suitable distance. All electrical connections nearby should be fully protected and grounded. Besdes, remember to wear work gloves and other PPE necessary for your work during installation.

Part 1: Bathtub, Support Frame, and Stepladder

1. Turn the stepladder and the support frame upside down. Screw the footpads onto the bottoms of their legs, tightening the pads’ locking nuts with your adjustable wrench to lock them in place.
2. Turn the support frame and stepladder right side up and slide the ladder onto its support bars as shown.
3. Place the bathtub onto the support frame, aligning their slots as shown. Secure the tub in place with the hex bolts and M8 nuts, tightening the bolts with the provided hex wrench and the nuts with your adjustable wrench.

Part 2: Drain

1. Unscrew the locking ring from the drain and remove the sealing and backing rings above it.
2. Place the backing ring around the hole in the bottom of the bathtub.
3. Fit the drain housing into the hole, covering the backing ring with its lip.
4. Underneath the bathtub, carefully mount the sealing ring around the top of the locking ring so that it will make a complete seal once held in place.
5. Being careful not to displace the sealing ring, replace the locking ring onto the bottom of the drain housing and turn it clockwise as you lift it to hold it into place.
6. Place the either of the provided seals into the locking piece of the drain hose.
7. Connect the hose to the drain from underneath, filling in the gap with the seal and tightening its locking piece completely to secure it into place.
8. Attach the connector to the other end of the drain hose and fit it into your building’s drain. Pour water through the tub’s drain and spray around it, checking that the seal and sealing ring are in place and prevent any leaks. If either is out of place, disconnect the hose or locking ring and reinstall it.

Part 3: Bathing Platform

1. Place the bathing platform onto its support arms inside the bathtub as shown.
2. Slide the lip of the door on the tub’s front wall to close or open as needed.

Part 4: Splash Guards

1. Fit the left splash guard onto the bathtub’s left wall, aligning their slots and securing them with the provided hex bolts and M8 nuts as described above.
2. Connect the back splash guard to the left splash guard and the tub’s rear wall, aligning their slots and secure them with such bolts and nuts in the same fashion.
3. Install the right splash guard and secure it with such bolts and nuts.

Part 5: Soap Dish

1. Place the soap dish onto the internal surface of the right splash guard, aligning their slots.
2. Attach the provided washers, Phillips bolts, and M4 nuts to secure the soap dish in place.
3. Mount the locking caps onto the washers, pressing until they become secure.

Part 6: Shower

1. Place the showerhead holder onto the right splash guard, aligning their slots as shown.
2. Attach the remaining Phillips bolts and M4 nuts to secure the showerhead holder in place.

3. Connect the hex end of the shower hose to the outlet underneath the shower valve

preinstalled on the right splash guard.

4. Tighten this connection securely with your adjustable wrench.

5. Connect the other end of the hose to the showerhead, screwing it into place.

6. Mount the showerhead in place on its holder as shown.

7. Apply some waterproof adhesive tape to the threading of the shower valve’s inlets on the external surface of the right splash guard. Connect them to the intake hoses, tightening the joints with the attached fittings as shown.

8. Being sure your water supply is turned off, connect the other ends of these ½″ hoses to the hot and cold water lines you have prepared, using tape and compatible adapters if needed.

Part 7: Leashes

1. Place the top tube (H) onto the top of the side splash guards, aligning their slots.
2. Secure the top tube in place using the hex bolts and M8 nuts as described above.
3. Hang the leashes (M) from the holes on the top tube using their carabiners.

Product Recommendations for Dog Bathing Station for Home

When choosing the right dog bathing station for home, think carefully about the size of your dog, the space you have available, and how frequently you plan to use the station. Larger dogs will need a more spacious tub with sturdy support, while smaller dogs can comfortably use a more compact model. If you are looking for a reliable and high-quality dog bathing station for home, we recommend this CO-Z 50" stainless steel dog bathing station.

Its key features include:

• Spacious Design: Tub dimensions are 48" x 23" x 20", suitable for larger dogs.

• Durable Materials: Made from 304 stainless steel, ensuring long-term use without rust and easy cleaning.
• Electric Lift Function: Equipped with an electric lift system for easy operation, adjustable to different heights, reducing strain on your back.
• Comprehensive Accessories: Includes nonslip steps, adjustable shower head, shampoo rack, door, and drainage system, providing a complete bathing experience.
• Strong Weight Capacity: Supports up to 240 lbs, accommodating dogs of various sizes.

Conclusion

Installing a dog bathing station for home is a practical way to simplify your pet care routine. By understanding your setup and choosing the right model—like the CO-Z 50" dog bathing station for home—you’ll create a dedicated space that keeps bath time cleaner, safer, and more enjoyable for both you and your pup.