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Fresh Dog Waterless Dog Shampoo And Dog Dry Shampoo Powder: A Review

I admit, I'm much lazier about giving my dog a bath these days than I used to be. When he was a puppy, I always made a point to bath him regularly. But as he's gotten older, I may only give him a really good bath (with water) 2 or 3 times each year! Note To New Dog Owners: Giving a young puppy (or any dog that's new to you) a bath regularly is still a good idea -- because it gets them used to (A) having baths and (B) a routine. Both are important if you want your dog to cooperate during … [Read more...]

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The Best Dog Dry Skin Home Remedies

When your dog has itchy, dry skin a massage feels pretty good! This dog is having its back scratched by the veterinarian. photo by Tobyotter on Flickr

If your dog has dry skin, he's not alone. This is a very common issue with dogs. Earlier I shared my all-time favorite home remedy for dog dry skin that our veterinarian recommended. It worked for us almost immediately, and as you can see from the comments, it has worked for a number of other dog owners as well. These days, to prevent the dry skin from returning, I continue to sprinkle olive oil on my dog's food once a month or so. He thinks it's a treat to have something moist … [Read more...]

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Dealing With Dog Smell: 7 Ways To Keep Your Dog Smelling Fresh Every Day… Without A Bath!

While dogs tend to LIKE putrid smells, dog owners do not! Here's how to get rid of everyday dog smell. photo by AICAD on Flickr

Why is it that dogs love terrible smells so much? I once had a dog that could find the foulest smelling stuff and then would roll in it just for fun! That same dog thought it was fun to play with skunks, even though every time she did it she got blasted with loads of stink! Then again, some dogs just seem to have a natural "funk" to them. Dog smell can be a lifelong thing that you have to deal with day in and day out, especially if your dog has a thicker coat. While you always have … [Read more...]

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Got A Stinky Dog? Best Remedies To Remove Dog Odor

Ron wrote in asking for help with dog odor: My dog, Barney, has has dry skin and flakes with a persistent wet dog smell -- even after bathing. I supplement fish oil (4 capsules a day). Hair is growing in well (had some hair loss coming out of the shelter). Seems to be mildly itchy, no hot spots just dry and odorous. Barney is a pointer, shepherd mix 9 mos old. What do you think? Also, he eats no beef, corn, wheat, or preservatives - good food. Any suggestions? I'm sure Ron is not alone … [Read more...]

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Dog Get Skunked? Here’s How To Remove Dog Skunk Odor

Wear rubber gloves when removing dog skunk odor from your dog! photo by Piddleville on Flickr

Chances are, your dog will probably come in contact with a skunk at some point in time. Hopefully, he'll run the other way, rather than sticking around long enough to get skunked! But if not, then you'll need a good remedy for removing that skunk smell from your dog's fur. Using Tomato Juice To Remove Dog Skunk Odor You may have heard about using tomato juice to de-skunk a dog. However, simply pouring tomato juice all over your dog's coat and then rinsing it out doesn't seem to be … [Read more...]

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Pamper Your Dog With A FREE PetSmart Grooming Package!

Take a look over at your favorite furry friend and tell me what you see? Yeah... they're getting pretty nappy, aren't they? Well lucky for you, we're giving away a FREE dog grooming package, courtesy of PetSmart. Why are we giving away this great dog grooming package? Because PetSmart does a terrific job at pampering pets, and they're looking for one special dog that needs some extra pampering and grooming...If you're the lucky winner of this PetSmart dog grooming package, your dog is gonna … [Read more...]

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High Five Dog Trick: How To Teach Your Dog What ‘Toes’ Means & How To ‘Shake Hands’ On Command

You may have thought about teaching the command "High five" or "Shake hands" to get your dog to stretch out his paw and put it in your hand. Many people teach those dog tricks as a fun way to impress their friends. But, truth be told, this command will come in quite handy lots of times during your dog's life: When you need to clean muddy paws after your dog has been playing outside. When you need to dry off wet paws after a bath. When you want your dog to place his paw on a table … [Read more...]

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12 Ways That Dogs Play Tricks On Humans

Proof that dogs have humans wrapped around their little finger paw... From an article entitled "Puppy School": Welcome puppies. You are about to embark upon the most important phase in your life and that is proper education. Our major principle out here is to teach you to be an individual, to teach you how not to bow down to the human, teach you how to make life miserable for the humans in short do everything possible to embarrass and humiliate the humans. One day you are going to go … [Read more...]

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VIDEO: How To Give Your Dog A Bath + Tips That Make Bathing Your Dog Much Easier!

Here's everything you need to know about giving your dog a bath, including all the equipment and supplies that will make the job of bathing your dog even easier. These are my best tips -- after 3 decades of bathing dogs. These tips will make the process of giving your dog a bath easier than ever!... When Should A Dog's First Bath Be? Bathing your dog will be so much simpler if you give your dog a bath on the very first day that he enters your home. Not only will this remove … [Read more...]

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Soggy Dog Bath Towels & Soggy Paws Bath Towels… Great For Dog Baths!

These one-of-a-kind pocket towels are designed with your dog's body in mind... Depending on which one you order, there are either 2 or 4 pockets which allow you to hold your dog with one hand while cleaning your dog's paws, nose, belly and ears with the other hand. Or, hold your dog in place with one hand, and dry your dog's fur with the other. There's also a loop on one end that allows you to hang it to dry or store it by the door. Soggy Dog Towel (large, with 4 pockets) … [Read more...]

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