Many people pay tons of money to have their dogs “professionally groomed.”  Too bad for us regular folk, with this economy we have to do things the old fashioned way.

Instead of spending $100 on Fifi’s trip to the doggy spa, Im going to show you how to clean your dog up properly on a budget.

If the dog is small, you can use the sink to wash him/her, and of course the best place for larger dogs is a tub.  If youre not a fan of fur in the drain, grab a hose and tkake your dog outside.

For cleaning the fur, make sure you use tearless shampoo for dogs.  A crying dog is not a happy dog.  If your dog has any sort of skin irritation, its recommended to use whatever is prescribed instead of the normal Wal-mart stuff.

Make sure to dilute the shampoo with at least 25-50% water since it may be too thick for your dog.  Make sure it is dog shampoo because things like people shampoo and dove liquid soap will irritate your dog’s sensitive skin.

To make your job easier, make sure to brush the dead skin and excess hair from your dog before putting him/her in the water.  This will help prevent skin irritation on your dog, and help to not clog up sink or tubs.

Start from the legs, work your way to the tail, and then the torso and the rest of the body.  Don’t forget to rinse, dry, and of course, brush your dog once more.

Go enjoy bath time and don’t forget the rubber duckies.

              Having a puppy can be stressful, dogs LOVE to get into things, mostly things and places they are not suppose to be in. It can be difficult not only making sure your house is safe enough for you pup but it is just as important to know what is dangerous for your dog.

                One of the well known foods that is toxic to your dog is chocolate, but… Continue reading

For many, bringing a pet home is the same as bringing home new family. However pets are a little different than new born babies immediately they want to get into everything my goal here is to keep your pet, prized possessions and your sanity intact. Whatever your reason, these tips will help proof your home for the new, old and mischievous pets in your life.

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There are so many brands of dog food on the market how do you know which to pick?  You can’t always listen to those commercials because everyone makes their brand sound like the best.  Here is a quick lithmus test to find out which brand is best for you and your dog.

A dog’s diet can be broken down into a ratio of 40% meat, 50% veggies, and 10%… Continue reading

These are some pups I ran into while celebrating on st. pattys day

                Once the craziness of training and teaching your dog wears off you can finally enjoy the benefits of having a family friend! It’s an amazing feeling coming home everyday to your dog, whether its been a long day or just a stressful one your dog is always there to put a smile on your face. However, it is very common for pet owners to start thinking about maybe adding another… Continue reading

So I’ve been looking and it seems pet toys are not getting any cheaper.  Heres the thing do, were paying out the wazoo for something thats supposed to be destroyed.  Is it just me or is something not clicking here?

Back in the day people didn’t have big corporations to build toys for their dogs so they did it the old fashioned way, they made it themselves.  Now for… Continue reading

You here it over and over again from both friends and veterinarians “Why haven’t you had your pup sterilized?” This can be a very difficult decision that I believe many pet owners struggle with including me. Personally, it took me about a year to decide to neuter both my boys. There are many factors that come into play when you’re deciding to go with this procedure. One of the biggest… Continue reading

I have had countless questions asked about the best way to get rid of fleas not only on your dog but in your house. Fleas can be an extreme pest, and once you find one, it almost seems like they multiply by the minute. If you live where it becomes hot and humid your dog has a higher risk of possibly contracting them.

Preventing these fleas is the number… Continue reading