Dogs

When a dog's gotta go, a dog's gotta go!

Sometimes it's necessary to let the dog outside even when it's raining (...or snowing). And you've still got to let him back indoors, even if he's been digging in the dirt (...or stepped in something).

The fact of the matter is... a dog's paws are often going to be muddy, dirty, or messy.

Your options are:

Either carry the dog to the bathtub and go through all the steps required to give your dog a quick bath.

Or, find a quick & easy way to wipe down your dog before he runs free indoors.

Here are some time-savers...

RAINY DAY TIP #1: The next time your dog comes in from the outdoors with muddy paws, have him "Sit" at the door and take a few seconds to clean off his paws with some pre-moistened wipes.

These usually come in a handy container filled with individual wipes and can be stored on a shelf near the door.

Some options:

• Baby wipes
• Cleaning wipes
• Sanitizing wipes

A towel left near the door also works well -- especially when your dog's paws are WET! (My dogs love rolling around on the towel after we're done.)

RAINY DAY TIP #2: When your dog's fur gets wet, it's likely to smell very "doggie". So, the next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe him down with a dryer sheet. This instantly makes your dog smell springtime fresh & clean.

Some options:

• Anti-static scented dryer sheets
• Aromatherapy-scented dryer sheets