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How to Give a Dog a Bath

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
posted by Frank Stevens 2:21 PM

Dog Bath

Owning a dog is a rewarding and enriching experience, and not without it’s responsibilities. Caring for a dog can be fun, but it can also be hard work. Dogs need food and water, love and attention, and exercise and proper grooming. One aspect of dog care that can either be very frustrating or very fun, is dog bathing. Depending on how you bathe your dog and how prepared you are, you and your dog will both either look forward to bath time or dread it.

The first thing you need to take care of to make your doggie bath time more pleasurable is making sure that you have all of the proper bathing supplies. Of course you need a tub that is large enough to bathe your dog. This can either be your own bath tub or a smaller or larger tub of your choice. If you are using your own bath tub, make sure you have a drain screen for your drain so any loose dog hairs do not end up clogging your pipes. You also need a brush or comb, dog shampoo, cotton balls, a pitcher or container of some sort for rinsing ease, and towels for drying.

You should prepare yourself as well. Choose to bathe your dog when you have plenty of time to complete the task in an enjoyable manner. Rather, do not bathe your dog when you are in a rush or feeling stressed. Dogs can be a lot like children in that they do not always cooperate in a time pinch. Dogs can also sense your state of mind, so if you are feeling stressed, your dog will probably feel stressed out too. Stress and dog bathing are not a good combination. You also want to be prepared in the way you are dressed. Wear something you don’t mind getting wet; something you will probably be changing out of as soon as the dog’s bath is complete.

When you are ready to begin bath time, first brush your dog’s hair to remove any loose hair, tangles, and dry dirt. If you wish, you can place a cotton ball loosely in each of your dog’s ears to avoid getting water in the ears. Just make sure you do not push the cotton ball too far into the ear. Next wet your dog with warm water, moving from front to back and then underneath. If you wait to wash your dog’s head last, you may avoid the dog shaking water all over the place as having a wet head is usually what prompts a dog to shake.

Once your dog is wet, you can apply a small amount of shampoo and lather your dog up from front to back. Rinse the shampoo from your dog completely, making sure to get all of the soap off so you do not irritate your dog’s skin with leftover shampoo. You can now wash your dog’s head and face, being careful not to get soap in your dog’s eyes and mouth. When all of the soap is rinsed from your dog’s face and body, you can stand back, hold up a towel, and allow your dog to have a good shake. Finish by toweling any excess water off your dog. Make sure you keep your dog inside until he or she is completely dry.

Is Your Child Ready for a Puppy?

Wednesday, December 9, 2009
posted by Frank Stevens 5:14 PM

Is Your Child Ready for a Puppy?

It seems as if the classic Christmas gift request from children all over the world is the one thing that makes many parents extremely nervous: a puppy. Parents may wonder if their child is ready for a puppy. Can he or she take care of a puppy? Will I end up doing all of the work? Is a puppy safe to be around my child? Will my child handle a puppy safely? These are legitimate concerns and parents should take a good look at their child and their lifestyle to determine whether or not a puppy would make a good gift for their child. A puppy is a living, breathing, feeling being. And, while bringing a puppy into your home can bring many years of enjoyment and love, adopting a pet is a decision that should not be made lightly. Below are some considerations you may want to keep in mind when deciding if a puppy would make a good addition to your family.

Before making the decision to add a puppy to your family, the very first thing you should take into consideration is: Are you yourself ready for a puppy? While this pet may be a gift for your child and you may be planning on your child doing the majority of the work in caring for this pet, you must keep in mind that you will be the primary care taker of this animal at least until your child learns how to properly care for the pet by himself or herself. You will be responsible for training your child in the dog’s care including, grooming, feeding, exercising, even how to properly handle and pet the puppy. You are also responsible for modeling good pet care behavior at all times for your child. Also, you must keep in mind that this pet will be living with you for many years. Your child may lose interest in the pet when he or she reaches adolescence when other relationships or extra curricular activities take priority in the child’s life. So keep in mind that you may have to take over giving proper care and attention to the pet. If it sounds like a lot of work, then you are getting an accurate idea. If this is not a commitment you are willing to make, then you should certainly not adopt a puppy at this time.

The next thing you should think about before bringing home a new puppy is your child’s maturity level and temperament. There is no set rule of thumb as far as a child’s age and pet readiness goes. You have to look at each individual child and his or her strengths and weaknesses to make the determination yourself. Children who have a more spirited and rambunctious temperament usually need to wait until they are a little older before becoming pet caretakers. If your child has spent time around other friends and family member’s pets, this could be a good way to gauge how your child will act around his or her own pet. If your child is gentle and respectful towards the pets he or she encounters on a regular basis, it is probably safe to assume that your child would treat a pet of his or her own in this same manner.

Luxury Pet Accessories: Designer Dog Duds

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
posted by Kim 7:39 AM

Dog Duds

When people are looking for the best clothing for their animals, they want something that is pretty similar to what they will wear. This means that they want something that is pretty attractive and flattering, as well as something that they can afford. Many times, the pet owner will want luxury pet accessories that will rival their own clothes, and they will pay accordingly for something that they would buy for themselves. Unfortunately, many vendors cannot say that they actually carry the accessories that many pet owners want. This leads to some pretty disappointed people who are essentially pretty sick of shopping around.

Luxury pet accessories are sometimes pretty hard to come by, although there are many shops and websites that carry them. Fortunately, there are sources that a person can find that will produce the results that even the most discerning pet owners will require, and even at a price that is very reasonable. In most cases, this comes down to the matter of wanting something pretty specific, which is something that many of the bigger chains or vendors do not carry. People generally want many options so they can choose whether they feel it will work for their animal.

For people who want luxury pet accessories, they will find out that many of the products sold are not exactly the best when it comes to quality. This is usually because many of the products are not created by people who generally love their pets as much as others do. With these luxury pet accessories that are available for the customer, they will easily find that there is a large selection of various items that their pets will just love to wear. Regardless of any event or theme, their pets will be ready.

Choosing to adorn a pet is amazing, and should be considered by anyone who genuinely loves their pets. With luxury pet accessories, the most important thing is quality, and people will usually spare no expense to get what they think that their pet needs. Although it may be a little more for the owner than the pet themselves, it is very important that they choose something that they can really stand behind to make their animals look amazing. Luxury pet accessories are all about style, and with all of these items available, this is heavily considered.

There is no need for a person to deal with some of the huge vendors who do not have the personal feel and the eye for stylish luxury pet accessories. It is in their benefit that they choose something that will work for their pet in the best way, and select a product that they will love to adorn their pets with. Although some of the more generic brands may be fine with many people, for those who really want their pets to look their absolute best, they should look no further. These are simply some of the best and highest quality items that a person could ever want for their adorable pets.

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