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You have a New Puppy – How to Groom Him

June 4th, 2010

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Dog ownership can be a joy to be had by many folks, but it is also a chore should you do not know the proper way to groom the canine. Typical grooming hints could be employed to make cleaning and caring for your dog much less difficult and time efficient, thus giving you a lot more time to spend playtime with your furry friend! Maintain in mind that advice may well need to be altered, based on if your canine has a nail, skin, or ear condition.

Brushing

A beautiful coat is imperative to your dog, and also looks excellent too! The smallest amount of brushing actuallys is dependent on how extended the dog’s coat is. Long-haired dogs should undergo daily brushing sessions for them to avoid hair tangling and matting. Medium-haired pet dogs have to probably be brushing about once or twice a week, but short-haired dogs can go up to a full month (though it just isn’t suggested to test this theory- twice a month is a good quantity).

Baths

The vast majority of canines and dog owners find baths being a large (albeit unpleasant) ordeal, Teaching your canine to obtain applied to baths even though, via normal and consistent bath timing, can greatly reduce the stress involved for both parties. He doesn’t have to enjoy it, but he will gradually adapt to being dripping wet for a few minutes after numerous baths. Baths up to once a week is not harmful per se, but most prefer to limit the procedure to once a month. Always use a shampoo that’s soap-free and developed for canine use. Most any dog supply store will have a good selection of shampoos obtainable.

Haircuts

Some pet dogs can get away with never getting a haircut, but some of far more furry breeds (just like Shih Tzus and Poodles) ought to possibly be at least trimmed each two to four weeks. The exact quantity of time in between trimmings is based on on the breed and style of cut. Unless you’re specifically trained in the art, it is best left to groomers- even a light trim could be a daunting task to the inexperienced.

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Am I Green or a Hoarder?

February 16th, 2010

I’ve asked myself that question many times recently and found that it’s really difficult to give myself a straight answer. I have certainly made a few small changes in my life that some would say make me “eco-aware” or “eco-conscious”. I’m recycling at home and in the office, I’ve ceased taking baths and only take showers, I reuse plastic bags I receive at the grocery store and printed paper as scrap paper. I’m definitely more aware of the footprint I leave behind and even try to drive my car at a more consistent speed to minimize my use of fuel. I feel as if I am leaving a smaller footprint than I was 5 years and 10 years ago but how much am I really helping my environment? I know I am no Ed Begley Jr. but I’m also not driving a Hummer, idling in traffic or wasting water and paper.

I feel like my possessions have increased as a direct result of my being green. I hold onto anything that could be possibly re-used. Printed manuals and materials I always think can be repurposed, boxes are piling-up in my storage unit and home and my desk at work has small piles of papers I’m waiting to jot notes on memo phone calls. Bigger items have been much easier to find homes. Working electronics can always be recycled at local-run recycling drives or given away or sold. If you buy a new mattress or a new computer, most retailers will remove the old one regardless of whether or not it still works. However, there are dozens of items that definitely fall into the category “I should reuse but I have too much of this crap”.

I used to reuse my supermarket shopping bags as pet waste bags but quickly realized I am helping no one that way. So what do I do with the bags I have already put aside? How about that stacks of paper that I can definitely use for scrap? Who writes anymore? I send everything electronically because it means I have a record of it somewhere. I can only take so many phone messages and write them down on paper. What else can I do with it?

Now that I have been so very honest, please do not start sending me links and articles for the wealth of info out there. The truth is, I am already aware but there truly is a wealth of info to go through. My favorite thus far is guide National Geographic produces called the Green Guide. (http://www.thegreenguide.com/) There’s also an app on Facebook called “I am Green” (http://www.facebook.com/iamgreen) that puts you in touch with other FB users that are also attempting to green-up their lives.

All in all, I do my best everyday to be greened than I was the day before. I don’t know if I am officially green yet but I am trying to get there.