Bathing:<\/strong> <\/em>How often you bathe your pup depends on breed, coat, skin condition and activity level. If you aren’t sure how often, ask your groomer. My sweet mutt got a weekly shower when we hiked every day. As an inside and outside dog, the frequent bathing was required if he also wanted to cuddle in my bed! Now that he’s 13, and a lot less active, he gets a bath about once a month.<\/p>\n
Ears:<\/strong><\/em> Don’t forget to clean your dog’s ears! Use cleaner specifically made for this purpose. If you’re wiping out your dog’s ears, be very careful and don’t go into the ear canal.<\/p>\n
Bad Breath:<\/strong><\/em> Taking care of your dog’s teeth is mandatory if you want to be able to enjoy doggie kisses.<\/p>\n
Flatulence: <\/strong><\/em>I realize it’s common to blame a rogue fart on the dog, but it’s good to try and stop it from happening if you can.<\/p>\n
The key to a nice-smelling house is constant cleaning! Depending on your pup’s activity level, you may have to vacuum and dust anywhere between daily to weekly.<\/p>\n
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, COVER THE SCENT:<\/strong><\/em> Sometimes that smell just isn’t going to go away. Your best bet is to cover it with something that smells better. The key to neutralizing the smell is to make sure what you are using is safe for your pet.<\/p>\n