Dog Grooming

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Bathing a Dog in 7 Simple Steps

The dog stinks, and you just can’t take the odor anymore. You realize the time has come to give the dog a bath. But where do you begin? How should you do it? Outside? Inside? In the bathtub? On the kitchen floor?

Step 1: Find the Best Location

Contrary to popular belief, your bathtub is not the most convenient location for giving the dog a bath. In fact, if you’re not careful, an attempted dog bath can quickly turn into a mud-is-now-on-EVERYTHING session as your pooch tries her best to wiggle away and shake off excess water. Nonetheless, we all have bathtubs which makes it, by default, the most popular location for washing the pup. So if you’re like most others and must use the bathtub as your cleaning station, then keep… Continue reading Bathing a Dog in 7 Simple Steps

The Proper Way to Clip Dog Nails

There are few tasks that worry dogs (and their owners) more than nail trimming. But there's no reason why clipping your dog’s nails should be frightening. In fact, it should be viewed as just another grooming task like brushing or bathing. Unfortunately, most of us have vivid childhood memories of nail clipping disasters, but if you keep a few easy tips in mind, your pup’s next nail clipping can be a pleasurable, money-saving experience.

Gather the Proper Tools

Ideally, your dog’s nails should be clipped at least once a month. And before trimming, make sure you have the proper equipment. This means putting those human clippers back in the medicine cabinet; you’ll need to buy a special nail clipper just for the dog. We recommend the… Continue reading The Proper Way to Clip Dog Nails