[header] How to kill fleas on dogs [title] Wash your dog with flea and tick shampoo. [step] While normal dog shampoo and dish detergent usually kill fleas, if you need something more potent, you could try a special flea and tick shampoo. [substeps] Read the shampoo label carefully to determine the proper way to use the shampoo for your dog. 
Soak you dog with warm water and rub the flea shampoo into its fur. Let the shampoo sit on the dog's coat for at least 10 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.