Archive for the 'Ask the Dog Guide!' Category
Ask The Dog Guide: Unstoppable Doggy Smell?
July 31st, 2009Question: How do I control the odor coming from my dog even after she had her bath? She is a Basset Hound/Beagle mix. Answer: Having a stinky dog is no fun, but I can guarantee that your dog probably isn’t too happy either! If she has an offensive odor that won’t go away with a [...]
Ask The Dog Guide: Flea, Tick, Heartworm Prevention For A Puppy?
July 15th, 2009Question: I am getting a 6 week old Rat Terrier puppy and I was wondering if there is a flea,tick, and heartworm combination product available. If so how soon can we began using this product? Photo by Portone Pallatin Answer: Congratulations on your new puppy! I do want to strongly urge you to have your [...]
Ask The Dog Guide: Puppy Won’t Bond
May 19th, 2009Question: My husband and I got a 5 1/2 month old maltipoo. We are both retired so we are home all day. The dog has bonded 100% with my husband, however has nothing to do with me. He runs from me and barks at me. He follows my husband everywhere and if my husband gets [...]
Ask The Dog Guide: Removing “Unfortunate” Smells
May 17th, 2009Question: How do I remove dog vomit smell from cloth furniture (Pillows and foam)? Answer: As all dog owners know, accidents (of many kinds) do happen! That’s why it’s always good to be prepared with a variety of cleaning tools to take care of any unfortunate lingering scents. Photo by wakeboy Furniture is a bit [...]
Ask The Dog Guide: Otterhound Grooming
April 9th, 2009Question: When grooming our Otterhound should we cut the hair away from her eyes or is it there to protect her eyes from the sun, wind, etc? Answer: I consulted Crystal Rolfe, a professional dog groomer on this question. She says: If your dog is living outside and watching sheep or exposed to sun the [...]
