Guides
Plain, practical guides to the everyday jobs of living with a dog or cat, from measuring for a harness to lifting hair out of the carpet. For anything about your pet's health, ask your veterinarian.
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How-to
How to Dispose of Dog Poop in an Apartment With No Yard
What to do with dog poop when there’s no yard: picking up by the entrance, carrying a sealed bag through the lobby, trash room and chute rules, an indoor pail that doesn’t smell, when flushing is allowed, and balcony pads and grass patches.
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How to Clean Up a Dog After Swimming in a Lake, Pool or the Ocean
A fresh-water rinse after every swim, step by step, plus what the ocean, a lake and a pool each leave in the coat, how to dry ears, skin folds and a dense double coat, and the signs after a swim that need a veterinarian.
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How to Brush Your Dog Without Getting Hair Everywhere
Hair all over the room after every brushing? Groom outdoors or over an old sheet on a hard floor, mist the coat lightly and empty the brush every few strokes. Here's where and when to brush, and a five-minute cleanup for the hair that escapes.
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How to Brush a Dog That Hates Being Brushed, One Stroke at a Time
For the dog who runs, squirms or mouths the brush: rule out mats and pain, choose a gentler brush for the coat, set up non-slip footing and a lick mat, then build from one rewarded stroke to a full brush-out, stopping at the first sign of stress.
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How to Bathe a Dog That Hates Baths: Setup, Steps and Drying
For the dog who scrabbles, shakes or bolts at bath time: brush out tangles first, make the tub steady underfoot, keep a lick mat in reach, wash the face last, skip the dryer battle and build tolerance between baths, plus what to do when a bath still goes wrong.
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Back-to-School Routine for Dogs: Helping Your Dog Adjust
A two-week plan for families whose dog got used to company all summer: move wake-up, walks and meals early, give a real morning walk and a breakfast that takes time, cover the empty midday, keep departures calm, and know the signs that call for a veterinarian or trainer.
