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Dog Grooming Tips – How to Keep Your Home Clean

September 15, 2009 Grooming

Clean Dog-Dirty House It never fails. Every time my bathroom is spic and span, my dogs need a bath. My spotless bathroom is soon filled with paw grime and tons of stray, wet dog hairs. It’s like Murphy’s Law. I save money by grooming my Sheltie’s at home but my cost is in time. Over [...]

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Dog Safety In the Car – Think About It When Buying Your Next Car

September 9, 2009 Safety Tips

Buckle up -Your Dog too What’s better than driving around with man’s best friend on a beautiful spring day? If this is your vision of the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, then it’s time you start thinking about the safety aspects of driving around with your pooch. Buckle Up What’s the first [...]

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First Aid for Your Dog – A Few Seconds Could Save His Life

August 28, 2009 First Aid

How to Do CPR and Provide First Aid Care – Do Not Wait Until You Need It It’s every pet owner’s nightmare. Your dog collapses and you are not sure if he’s breathing. Luckily when this happened to me with my dog Max, I was at the vet’s office but if you are not lucky [...]

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Dog Massage Secrets – Videos Review

August 14, 2009 Health and Wellness

As the owner of an anxiety ridden dog, I’ve often wondered if massage could benefit Shelby in any way. So when the opportunity to review a web-based video series called Dog Massage Secrets came along I was excited to not only watch the series but to try the techniques at home. The Benefit and Techniques [...]

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Dog Groomimg Tips – Nail Clipping and Trimming

August 2, 2009 Grooming

Once your pup is all dry there are some finishing touches that even you can do at home to complete the picture. Giving your dog a manicure might be a bit scary but trimming her nails is important. I know I am always fearful of trimming my dog’s nails too short and causing them pain [...]

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Dog Grooming Tips – Bath and Drying

July 30, 2009 Grooming

How to Give your Dog A Bath without to much splashing around If you are comfortable enough to give your dog a bath, then here are some tips for you. First make sure your pooch is tethered in the tub so he doesn’t jump out or get away. As with children, never leave your dog [...]

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Tips on How to Groom Your Dog at Home

July 28, 2009 Grooming

Doggie Day Spa at Home Who wouldn’t love a day at the spa? Massages, manicures, pedicures, blowouts – by the time you leave you feel like a new person. Some women call it personal upkeep (like me!) and chalk it up to a necessity. And some don’t like it so much. Dogs are no different. [...]

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All Aboard! Tips for Boating Safely with your Dog.

July 19, 2009 Health and Wellness

I The lure of open water beckons to some: Come, it whispers, play on these waves, dive into these depths, enjoy your lazy days, floating and frolicking in this cool comfort. When we decide to heed its call, we prepare all the details carefully and with much glee. We think about all we will need [...]

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Dog and Heat Stroke – First Aid and Prevention

July 18, 2009 First Aid

I! The sun is shining bright and you have an itch to be outside. You strap a leash on your constant companion and head outdoors. It’s 90 degrees and the last thing you want to do is move so you head some place you could enjoy the summer sun. Now, imagine what it would be [...]

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Tips on Giving Your Dog a Massage

July 16, 2009 Health and Wellness

! Close your eyes and envision the perfect relaxing setting. There might be the sound of ocean waves, the scent of lavender wafting through a dimly lit room. Just when you lie down and make yourself comfortable, the door quietly opens and in walks a massage therapist. You feel the pressure on your back, the [...]

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