Cleaning & Grooming

Answers to all of your dog grooming and dog cleaning questions! These DIY dog grooming tutorials show you how to do everything yourself, step by step. See how to trim dog nails, clean dog ears, brush dog teeth, give your dog a bath, brush dog hair, and more! Plus dog mom hacks and tips for dealing with pet fur & shedding, pet stains, and dog odors — in an attempt to keep your house clean. Not sure where to begin?

Start here –> DIY Dog Grooming 101.

Hairy dog paws! Does your dog have fur that grows on top of the paws, between the toes, and underneath on the paw pads? I'll show you how & WHY to trim it!

Want to dye your dog's fur a different color? The safest dog hair dye is food coloring (juice from colorful foods or organic food coloring). Here's how to do it

A pet brush that works great on ALL dogs is the Furminator deShedding tool. I've used the Furminator for dogs since 2008. My Furminator dog brush review.

Dog have itchy smelly ears? Like most dogs with floppy ears, our dog gets ear infections. Here's the dog ear infection remedy our vet recommended. It worked!

Everything you need to know about Shih Tzu grooming: how often to do it, Pro vs DIY grooming costs, Shih Tzu grooming tools & Shihtzu grooming issues: tear staining, shedding, eye infections, and ear infections.

A Shih Tzu's bulging eyes are prone to eye diseases and infections. Here's how to clean Shih Tzu eyes, signs of eye problems, and how to remove tear stains.

If you decide to groom your dog yourself, using the right tools makes all the difference! 3 Shih Tzu grooming tools you need to clip, brush, and comb your dog at home.

A Shih Tzu owner's tips & tricks for Shih Tzu dog hair care - See how to brush a Shih Tzu, remove knots, bathe a Shih Tzu, and do a top knot hair style to keep hair out of your dog's eyes.

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

Need a dog odor remover for a stinky dog? Here's how to make your dog smell good without a bath. Bonus: your house will smell good too!