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How to Keep Your Dogs Clean

16/08/2016 - Blog

Keeping your dogs clean, smelling fresh and well groomed can be a struggle - especially if your pet enjoys rolling around on the ground or is a naturally smelly dog! Its quick fixes between baths that were interested in, so we at CK9 Training have compiled a list of five easy ways to keep them clean, healthy, and smelling great.

1. Use Pet Wipes

Pet wipes can be found at any good pet shop - or you can even use baby wipes as an alternative. Theyre a perfect portable solution to muddy paws and messy rear ends when out and about, and will have your best friend smelling fresh in no time.

2. Clean Your Dogs Bed and Toys

Dog beds, blankets and toys can harbour all sorts of smells, which can easily be transferred to your pet - not ideal, if its just after bath time! Cleaning them will not only help your dog to smell better, but your whole home too.

3. Keep Their Ears Clean

Like humans, dogs have ears that can trap all sorts of dirt as well as wax, and this is sometimes where the bad smells can come from. Use a few drops of baby oil in each ear, massaging it in with a cotton wool ball to remove any build-up. Be careful, though - like ours, their ears are sensitive and can easily be damaged.

4. Avoid Bad Breath

Its never too late to start cleaning your dogs teeth, which will keep their breath nice and fresh; youll be able to buy toothpaste formulated for dogs as well as doggie toothbrushes from your local pet shop. Dental chews can also help to keep their teeth clean and healthy, as can increasing the fruit and vegetable content of their diet.

5. Use Dry Shampoo

Whether its a special dog dry shampoo or even simply baking soda or cornflour, massaging the powder through your dogs coat with a clean and dry towel can help to remove that signature dog smell from their fur.

If part of your dogs bad smell is due to rolling around in things that he or she shouldnt, contact us to find out about our training services.

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