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When Can You Give a Puppy Its First Bath?

Bringing home a new puppy often feels like bringing home a baby! However, puppies and babies have far different needs, particularly when it comes to bathing. Parents often bathe their infants daily or every other day. A puppy requires far fewer baths, but absolutely deserves a thorough shampoo and rinse now and then. Clean puppies are healthier, happier and sweeter smelling. (more…)
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How To Get Rid Of The Wet Dog Smell

To get rid of wet dog smell, bathe thoroughly with dog shampoo to remove all debris and dry your dog as quickly as possible and as soon as it gets wet. You can also use baking soda or vinegar to remove smells around the home and on carpets. Make sure you're grooming your dog often, especially if it has a longer coat, to prevent smells. What Causes the Wet Dog Smell? The wet dog smell is caused by yeast and bacteria that live in dog fur. These microorganisms constantly release vol...
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Tips for Drying Your Dog After a Bath

In general, dogs need to be bathed once a month or so. While giving your dog a bath just 12 times per year may not seem like much of a burden, it can be. If you take your dog to a groomer, you’ll incur yet another ongoing expense to keep your pet clean. When you bathe your dog at home instead, you might be in for 12 very long days if your dog isn’t a fan of baths. One reason some dogs are reluctant at best to have a bath is the drying off process. While it can feel like a chore, fully drying ...
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3 Reasons Summer Is the Perfect Time to Start a Self-Serve Pet Washing Business

Warm temperatures and long days mean people are looking for ways to get their pups outside and keep them clean and cool. If you're looking to start a business venture this season, an ideal opportunity is to open a pet wash in your area — and here's why summer is a great time to begin!  1. Explore the Side Hustle Season Having a local self-serve pet washing station is convenient and saves dog owners time and effort washing their dogs at home. Summer is the perfect time to begin y...
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