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.

When around a loud noise that is bother some to you keep in mind of your dogs hearing. Dogs hearing can also be seriously affected by repetitive loud noises. Here's what you need to know to protect your dog's ears.

If your dog has stinky, itchy or dirty ears, then you're going to love this video and tips for cleaning dog ears!

Is your dog scratching or tugging at his ears? Does your dog need to have his ears cleaned? This video shows how to clean your dog's ears. Plus tips for treating a dog's itchy ears.

If you want to groom your dog yourself at home, rather than paying a dog groomer, this video shows you which tools you need and how to properly use each of them.

If you want to trim dog nails yourself, rather than paying someone to do it every time, here's how to get your dog to relax and enjoy the process.

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

Has your dog been skunked and you're not sure how to get out the smell? Here's how to get the skunk smell out of your dog's coat. Plus tips for dealing with other wildlife that may get your dog's attention.

My current method of pet hair retrieval from furniture is to use the same type of lint brushes you would typically use on clothes. This is the same concept used with the Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair. So, here are the pros & cons of the Pledge Pet Sweeper, as I see it...

If your dog spends most his time indoors then it's easy for his toenails to get too long. If you hear your dog's nails click when he walks on a hard floor, it's time for a trim! Here are a few things you can do to make your dog's nail clipping day a pleasant and even enjoyable experience for both you and your dog.

I always worry whenever friends or relatives come over, because I realize they're probably not used to finding dog fur on their clothes quite as often as we are. When you've got dogs, dog hair is just something you learn to live with -- day in and day out. It has a way of showing up in the strangest places... and this fun pillow acknowledges that!

Dogs at drag racing events and other loud sporting events like hunting need ear protection. Here are some ideas for protecting your dog's ears from damaging loud noises. These might even work well for fireworks!

Wondering what that little metal bar on the side a claw-type nail trimmer for dogs is for? It's a safety stop! (A nail quick sensor.) Here's how to use it.

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.