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More Pet Tips:

Comb out a long haired dog, before a bath. Then you won't have to untangle wet hair.

Make certain the water temperature for the bath, is around 100 degrees. Warmer or cooler could make it harder, for you to handle your dog. It can cause distress.

If your dog smells bad, but no time to bathe. Rub baking soda into the coat, and brush good.

If your dog tackles with a skunk. Bathe him in tomato juice. Then use a pet shampoo.

Groom short haired dogs once or twice a week, with a grooming comb.
Longhaired dogs need a bristle or wire brush, and pet comb with rounded teeth.

Your dog will shed usually after cold weather months. He needs to be combed and brushed daily. Also you can take a fabric softener sheet and remove the dog hair. It will help keep it at bay.
For the furniture, wipe it off with a rubber glove with teeth.

You need to clean your dog's ears monthly. Clean only the part of the ear canal, that you can see. Now use a cotton swab soaked in mineral oil or alcohol. Remember that wax protects the ear canal. So a small amount is beneficial.

You need to wash off your dog's feet in the winter. He can pick up salt and chemicals from the street. These substances can injure the feet, especially if the pads are cracked.
If they do become cracked, then rub a little petroleum jelly into them.

If you dog just got clipped, keep him out of the sun. He can get sunburned.

Keep the corners of your dogs eyes clean. Wipe them with a cotton ball and warm water.

If the temperature is too cold outside for you, then don't put your dog out there.

Don't leave your dog in a car in hot weather. Their body temperature is different then ours. The heat will build up quickly and cause collapse, or even death.

Remove leashes from dogs in the car. They can get caught on door handles. Be sure and put it back on, before your dog gets out.

In hot weather exercise your dog. In early morning, or late evening. Midday heat can be dangerous.

Never give your dog bones. They can splinter into small pieces, and get caught in the throat and stomach.

Never worm your dog with any medication, not prescribed by the vet. It can be dangerous.

If you need to give a dog liquid medicine. First put him in the tub. Then if you spill any , it won't go on your carpet. Now pull out your dogs lower lip at the corner. You need to make a pouch. Now use a dropper, or syringe to place the medication in the pouch. Easy now a little at a time. Then rub his throat to stimulate swallowing.

If your dog twitches or jerks in his sleep. Don't worry, he's dreaming.

When walking your dog, keep it away from other dog's droppings. A disease known as Parovirus kills 75 % of the young dogs, under 5 months of age who contact it.
Older dogs are more or less immune. Most puppies will contact through contact with infected feces.

If your dog won't take his pill, try disguising it in some cream cheese. Most dogs have no complaints with this.

When ever you give your dog a command. First establish eye contact. This tells your dog , you mean business.

When disciplining your dog, never call his name, and then administer the punishment. Calling his name should be saved for positive acts.

Never punish your dog after any event. An animal cannot connect your present displeasure,
with a past misdemeanor.

A dog does not understand complicated language structure. So when training him use one word commands. Clear and easy to understand.

When you travel with your dog. Take along a plastic freezer container of frozen water.
The water will thaw, and your dog will have a freash drink readily.
If possible always give your dog water, that has been brought from home. Water from another location could have chemicals in it, that will give your dog diarrhea.

Before traveling with a dog. Let him get use to his carrier. Let him smell it, explore it, and sleep in it. His journey will be much easier.