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.

Do you choose things like... the color of your carpets, what you're going to wear today, the color or texture of your furniture, and the type of bed linens you buy... based on its likelihood of repelling dog fur? You're not alone... Here are some tips for dealing with dog fur inside your home.

We taught our dogs to 'shake' their fur on command. This is great whenever they're wet after a bath or a walk in the rain, or after a doggie roll on the ground where his fur has collected bits of everything that was in the grass. Here's how we taught our dogs to 'shake'...

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. Here are all my best tips for dogs with muddy paws & smelly fur.

The best spot and stain remover on the planet is TECH Stain Remover. It gets out virtually ANY stain -- from KoolAid to pasta sauce to virtually pet stain under the sun... including smelly urine odors!

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Dog groomers use these super-absorbent towels to literally pull the water out of your dog's coat after bathing. I use these one-of-a-kind microfiber towels for cleaning up doggie messes around the house. Here's more about why these towels are so great...

Soft Claws nail caps are vinyl nail tips that you place over your dog's toenails to prevent scratching -- hardwood floors, your dog's own skin, other people. They are completely safe, painless and humane. They do not hurt the dog in any way. Here's why Soft Claws are great for dogs!

Here are some funny pictures of dogs celebrating Mardi Gras-- I mean Muddi Gras -- by getting dirty and playing in the mud! Plus the BEST tips for dealing with muddy paws... 7 brilliant ideas from fellow dog owners.

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The absolute best smelling dog shampoo I've ever found is called Spa 4 Pawz Aromatherapy Foaming Dog Shampoo. It's a doggie shampoo & conditioner in one. Here's why we love it!

There are so many reasons why I love this waterless dog shampoo. Here are a few...