Pet grooming guide

Dog has been man’s best friend since the beginning of time. He is there for him through thick or thin. Even though the bond is there, sometime it can be fractured if the dog has barking that is continuous and excessive.

There many different options available, some of which are extreme. Some owners who have become annoyed with their barking dog have resorted to surgical barking remedies. This option is extremely pricey and it also stops the dog’s ability to bark permanently. One of the most inexpensive and humane options available to stop a dog from barking is the anti-bark citronella spray collar. There are many different types of collars available, however, the Premier Citronella collar is considered to be the best

How Does the Collar work?

The Premier Anti-Bark Collar is a very simple device to use. All you need to do is place a battery in the collar and attach it around the neck of the dog. Any time the dog barks, a spray of citronella is released from the collar. Dogs find this scent, very annoying, especially with their intense and highly developed sense of smell. As such they will try everything in their power not to smell this awful smell. This is not damaging to them and it has been proven time and time again to be a good deterrent for dogs that have excessive barking.

General Features of the Premier Citronella Collar

• As a way to stop barking, the Citronella Spray Collar uses all natural citronella spray
• This collar is ideal for dogs of different sizes and those that have varying temperaments
• It has been proven to be very effective, harmless and safe
• The Premier collar comes with a Lifetime warranty

Included in the Citronella Collar System

• Receiver and collar
• Refills
• Battery
• An operational manual

There are so many options for your dogs these days. Everything from a fashionable rhinestone dog collar to handy dog carrier. It’s really a dog’s world out there and some things can make it easier on the owner as well. You can find just about anything you need for your dog whether its fashion or practicality you are looking for.

A dog shock collar has a variety of uses and can aid in training your pets even when they are out of reach. There are some that are specifically designed to prevent barking and they usually work rather well. It’s a simple solution to a sometimes annoying problem, strap it around their neck and when the product senses a vibration it will send out a low voltage electric shock. That unpleasant sensation will commonly stop the dog from barking.

Another form of the electric dog collar is a push button, radio transmitting device. That allows you to zap them from a distance when they start digging in the lawn or don’t come when you give them the signal. It allows that distance to be closed without actually having to close it.

Dog clothing is also becoming more popular, little vests for the winter and even costumes for Halloween are making their appearance in a variety of stores. Cute or practical, if you’re in a cold environment with a short haired poodle, a little sweater vest might help to keep it warm in the winter. A dog carrier not only makes it practical for transporting your little friend but they can also be fashionable accessories.

As you can see there are so many options available to today’s dog owner that you can easily find something attractive and useful for whatever your circumstance warrants. Just take a look at your local pet store and see what they have to offer!

Our four-legged friends are as much a part of the family as any human; shouldn’t they be treated like it? As a pet owner, it’s your responsibility to provide for the health, happiness, and comfort of your canine companion. Fortunately, there are some relatively cheap and easy steps you can take to help preserve your friend’s health.

One of the big ones is to make sure you buy an appropriate dog collar.  The right collar will be neither too loose nor too tight; you should be able to slip several fingers between the collar and the dog’s neck, but he shouldn’t be able to pull it off. In the case of a puppy, you’ll need to check this every so often to make sure the collar hasn’t become too tight as the puppy grows. It should also, of course, have tags showing your contact location in case he wanders off.

Feeding and watering your dog is also very important, of course! It’s not a bad idea to read reviews on the pet food you plan to feed your dog; some are much better quality than others. Unlike humans, dogs don’t like a lot of variety in their diets; find a good brand of dog food and stick with it! Also like humans, dogs hate being thirsty! While a bowl of water generally works fine, it’s far from ideal; aside from being standing water (which is never as good as running water) the human has to remember to fill it! A better option is a pet fountain; while these can get expensive depending on how large and elaborate they get, they provide a more attractive source of water for your pet, as well as holding a reservoir that means you don’t need to fill the dog’s bowl as often. Win-win!

Take good care of your dogs, and they’ll take good care of you!

How to clean your dog’s ears

Having their ears cleaned is one aspect of pet grooming that many dogs don’t enjoy which, unfortunately, can make it a tricky procedure to carry out. It is very important that you learn to make the experience one that your dog gets pleasure from.

1. First, get your dog into a position where it can’t squirm around too much. Dogs’ ears are very sensitive and you wouldn’t want him to move while you are working and cause damage. A good idea is to get a friend to help by holding onto the dog collar while you are working.
2. Squeeze plenty of the ear cleaner gently into the ear canal, until it starts to overflow. Then feel for the tube of cartilage beneath the ear and rub this to help spread out the ear cleaner. It should make a nice squelchy noise!
3. Massage the ears very gently for 30 to 45 seconds and then give him some space to shake his head to rid his ears of some of the wax, dirt and cleaner that has built up. The massage is something that most dogs love and they will press their head towards your hands to show how much they are enjoying it.
4. Clean cotton balls or medical kit gauze pads are ideal to use to carefully remove any fluid that did not come out when your dog shook his head. Be warned! There can be a lot of wax and dirt in dog ears and it can come in many different colours. If you start to get more than usual or it has turned a bloody or very bright colour then take him to see your vet as it may mean that he has developed an infection. Always use sterile, all natural cotton that is flexible and soft.

How to clean your dog’s teeth.

Taking care of your dog’s teeth on a regular basis at home and considerably reduce the number of times that they will need to be cleaned by a vet.

1. Before starting to clean your dog’s teeth it is important to be completely prepared with all the dog care equipment that is required.
2. There are 2 options for a toothbrush. One is a finger toothbrush that you can place over your finger and the other is a long handled, soft bristled specialist dog toothbrush. Generally they have an angled head to allow easier access. You can buy dog toothbrushes at any store that sells pet grooming supplies.
3. You will need to buy toothpaste that has been specifically made for dogs as they have special plaque controlling enzymes and some fluoride to help control bacteria. Do not use human toothpaste as it contains ingredients which are bad for dogs. Push the paste down between the bristles so that it spends maximum time next to the dog’s teeth.
4. Choose a calm, quiet time and sit in a position that will give you easy access to your dog’s teeth.
5. When you first start to brush his teeth just gently wipe at the teeth with some gauze, gradually moving on to the use of warm water and eventually, toothpaste.
6. Clean around the whole mouth, brushing each tooth in turn. Make sure that you don’t miss out the back dog teeth as this can be a problem area.
7. Dog teeth cleaning should be carried out once a per week as part of your pet grooming routine but still make sure that you visit the vet once a year to have them checked over and, if necessary, cleaned professionally.