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ItzaClip! Doggy Day Spa: Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 9:17 AM
There are many myths and ideas about how often you can wash your dogs and if it is healthy/beneficial to do so or not. Let a professional put your mind at ease. Myth#1 you shouldnt wash you dog too often. If you have ever seen the beautiful long flowing coats on show dogs running around the ring, you might not realize that those dogs are bathed, conditioned, and blowdryed every 3-6 DAYS. It actually is better for the coat to only brush out clean conditioned hair, if you use good enough quality product, and follow certain technique. |
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Joanne: Posted on Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:17 PM
There is a way to get rid of eye stains! Nobody likes to see those redishy brown stains on their dogs eyes, especially as they get bigger and bigger. even genetic problems aside(irritaion causeing tearing) eye stains are caused by the yeast in the dogs body, so in order to stop the stains you have to stop the yeast.
Where does the yeast come from? food containing high carbs and low protein(desireable is around 35%). other causes are unfiltered water.
Many people wonder why some dogs and cats eyes water, which causes a
stain on the fur just below their eyes. |
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Joanne: Posted on Monday, May 09, 2011 2:41 PM
Sometimes we get so caught up trying to train our dogs, that we forget that we are training them 24 hrs per day anyway. There are all kinds of things that your dog finds rewarding besides food and toys. Not using those things to your advantage is a missed opportunity.
Next time your dog nudges you to pet it, ask it to sit or lie down first. If it doesn't, simply ignore it or walk away. If it wants to go outside, ask for another sit or down, when it complies, let it out. |
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Joanne: Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2011 7:44 PM
choose you position, a lot of owners and show people teach thier dog to lay on thier side, back, then roll to other side.This is very handy for dogs with a lot of coat as they can relax and even sleep while you can get every nook and cranny.
*Remember though that most dogs wont lay down and relax at the groomers so it is very considerate to also teach that they must stand when asked, otherwise they will lay down constantly during the groom resulting in a tired groomer and possibly a higher fee. |
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Joanne: Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2011 5:20 PM
 If you have a new puppy, or an older puppy, or planning on getting a puppy this article is for you.
What your dog does as a puppy plays a vital role in the social development of your dog as an adult. How long they are left with the litter to interact and how often are exposed to humans and other situations makes a huge differnce.
read on. http://www.clickertraining.com/node/3249
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Joanne: Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:19 PM
First you need a schedule of regular maintenance. A properly educated breeder should start the introduction to grooming at 3 weeks old, with weekly grooming sessions consisting of baths, blow drying, brushing, combing, nails, and handling exercises, so hopefully your puppy has come to you with prior experience and nails,face,feet & fanny trimmed. It is very very important that you start the introduction to grooming as soon as you get your puppy(or older dog), even if he/she has short hair or you " |
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Joanne: Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 9:20 PM
ShareSuper Cheap Dog Bed Trick
So instead of buying fancy expensive dog beds each time they get flat, go to walmart and in the craft section, you can buy precut sections of foam($3-$5) or memory foam($10). I bought the two layered foam/memory foam ones for $10 each(it takes two to make a bed big enough for my big dogs)  Sunglo brand 24"x16"x2"Clean odorless, non-allergenic, mildew resistant, hand washable.
Then i grabbed a $6 micro fleece throw to put on top, and Vola! You could also use pillow cases, or sew your own. |
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Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2011 8:10 PM
Oatmeal Spice Dog Bone Recipe 4 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal 1 1/4 cups water 1/4 cup minced apple 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon ground cloves Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. I found that the dough wasn’t wet enough, so added a bit more water to make it all stick together. Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4″ thick. Use cookie cutters to cut into bone shapes. Place cookies on ungreased foil-lined cookie sheet and bake at 325 for 30-35 minutes. |
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Joanne: Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 9:13 PM
One of the most common reasons for a groomer to have to do a "smoothie" (shave-down) on your pet is because of matting due to incorrect tools and technique during home grooming sessions. Just the other day I did a consult with a show Newfoundland that was badly matted all under her backend and rear legs and tail. Now this client was brushing her dog diligently every day trying hard to keep her hair in good condition....so how did this happen?  First of all this was the owners first hairy dog, second no one had bothered to teach her how to brush and what tools were necessary. |
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Joanne: Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2010 7:47 PM
So skunk season has hit and with local people trapping up to 11 skunks on thier acreages, people need skunk solutions that work.
 As a groomer I have tested EVERYTHING on dogs, every product, every recipe. This one works the best. The faster you apply after spray happens the better the results.
What You Need: - 1 quart (32 fl oz, nearly 1 liter) Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (U.S.P)
- 1/4 cup baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) *NOT baking powder or washing powder*
- 1 to 2 teaspoons liquid soap (such as Ivory™ Liquid Cleanser or Softsoap®)
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