Bathing Tips For Your Dog

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Whether you are between grooming appointments or on a strict budget, sometimes you need to wash your dog at home. To prepare, assemble your bathing tools: towels, wash cloth, shampoo and bath fresh mist, and comb. It is also helpful to have some treats on hand to reward your dog for good behavior during the grooming session. I like to dilute the shampoo for ease of application – you can use any plastic squeeze bottle. Simply pour the soap that you are going to use in the bottle and add water – a 5:1 dilution works well for me. If you are using heated water (which is always nice!), check… Read More Continue Reading

Dog Grooming – Start Young

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Many people acquire a dog and don’t give grooming a second thought until the dog smells bad or is shedding to the point that dog hair tumbleweeds are rolling across the floor.It’s important to know that when you adopt a dog you understand what her grooming needs are so you can address them before she is uncomfortable and you are frustrated. Rule number one is to start young. If you are working with a puppy, start right away, even if she doesn’t need to be brushed. I suggest handling paws, looking in ears and lifting lips to look at their teeth on a regular basis to get your dog used to handling. If you adopted… Read More Continue Reading