Tails of the City Dog Salon

Six Tips on Caring for Older Dogs

Originally published on TheBark.com By Audrey Wystrach, DVM We look at ways to make their lives easier. In your eyes, your dog will alway s be a puppy, even if she’s getting up there in canine (and human) years, or her muzzle is beginning to gray. However, eventually the day will come when you notice that your pup is panting a little bit harder after a long walk and struggling to climb onto your…

Protecting Your Pup from Mosquitoes

Originally published on TheBark.com By Jodie Snyder This summer’s routine insect-prevention strategies are taking on a new urgency as public health experts warn that certain parts of the U.S. may experience outbreaks of the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in Latin America. As you protect yourself from any and all mosquitos this summer, don’t hurt your dog in the process! The…

Dog Grooming Tips for Summer

Originally published on TheBark.com By Chloe Conrad Ah, summer—a season for rambles, picnics and water fun. Longer days and warm weather inspire us to get ourselves and our dogs outside to soak up some sun (judiciously) and get some exercise. Maintaining our dogs’ grooming routines is also important. It’s not all about looking good, though that’s certainly one motivator; it’s also about keeping a…

Shed-Up With Dog Hair

Originally published on NextdayPets.com By Honor Tarpenning, NextDayPets.com Staff Nobody likes having their furniture and carpets covered with enough fur to make another Fido. Although one must remember that a certain amount of seasonal shedding in most breeds is normal, there are some things to consider that can help you downgrade to a more casual relationship with your lint brush. First of…

Splitting Hairs Grooming Matters

Originally published on GroomertoGroomer.com on May 5, 2017 By Daryl Connor When I was a new groomer, it was common practice for customers to bring badly matted dogs in, fully expecting that we would dematt the animal. And we did. It was a routine event for groomers to invest hours removing tangles, and rarely did we charge extra. It was all in a day’s work. Then grooming shows and seminars began…

The Real Story Behind Dog Odors

Originally published on Eukanuba.com By Todd Wasserman A dog’s sense of smell is said to be about 1,000 times stronger than ours. As dog owners, we should probably consider that something of a blessing. In fact, we’re often so unaware of our dog’s odor that it might take a family member or good friend to point this out. (With tact, one hopes.) Or maybe you have noticed that your beloved family…

3 Easy Ways to Stop Your Dog From Begging

Originally published on PuppyLeaks.com on July 1, 2014 By Jen Gabbard Begging can be cute on occasion, and I think most of us have said things like “Oh, look he’s starving” and then handed him that yummy piece of turkey. But if you really want to teach your dog not to beg you need to make it a set rule. Why Do Dogs Beg? Begging is a natural behavior, so it takes a lot of consistency to “undo” the…

Pet Drying: More Than Hot Air

Originally published on GroomertoGroomer.com on May 5, 2017 By Kathy Hosler Pet dryers are one of the most important pieces of equipment that a stylist uses. They are essential for producing a beautiful groom. They also allow you to make wise use of your time, while you provide a safe and stress free experience for the pets you groom. To get the optimum performance from any dryer, you’ve got to…

Shiny Coats Mean Healthy Dogs

Originally published on NextDayPets.com By Honor Tarpenning, NextDayPets.com Staff A dull, lackluster coat on your dog is neither aesthetically pleasing nor pleasant to pet. Furthermore, A shiny coat is indicative of a healthy dog. There are several things you can do to help your dog have a gorgeous, enviable coat. Start with a visit to your vet. If your dog has a dull, dry, or itchy coat, he…

7 Signs That May Indicate A Medical Problem

Originally published on GroomertoGroomer.com on May 5, 2017 By Lisa Perri DosPassos The field of canine physical rehabilitation has grown tremendously over the past 20 years. Many veterinarians and pet owners have come to find rehab therapists as valuable resources when pets are injured, recovering from surgery or having difficulty with mobility. A canine rehab professional may touch upon areas…

How To Get Dog Trainers To Recommend Your Salon

Originally published on GroomertoGroomer.com on April 3, 2017 By Kama Brown CPDT-KA Dog trainers are always on the look–out for dog groomers they can recommend to clients. Groomers are part of a necessary professional care team for many dog owners and fill a need that a dog trainer cannot. Working with a dog trainer is usually a temporary part of an owner’s life, while working with a groomer is a…

The Importance of Grooming Your Puppy

Originally published on Petmd.com Grooming is not just about maintaining your dog’s level of cleanliness, and it is not just about keeping your dog good-looking. Grooming is about maintaining both your dog’s physical health as well as her appearance. To do this you must begin training your dog to endure grooming while she is still a puppy. If you wait too long to begin the grooming sessions, your…

10 Things Your Dog Groomer Wishes You Knew

Originally published on Petful.com on February  26, 2014 By Jet  Perreault Your groomer could use some help. By: windygig You’re dropping off your dog at the groomer. Great! There’s no mistaking it: Your pooch will be bathed and pampered and will look beautiful by the end of the grooming session. But did you ever wonder how you might help make the day go a little bit smoother for both your pet…

Scientific study confirms that dogs grasp what their owners are saying

Originally published on NaturalNews.com on September 4, 2016 By Daniel Barker A recent scientific study has confirmed what dog lovers have suspected all along – that their canine companions actually understand what is being said to them. A group of researchers at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, Hungary, used functional MRI (fMRI) technology to scan the brains of 13 family dogs, and found…

Dogs Are Even More Like Us Than We Thought

Originally published on NationalGeographic.com on July 20, 2015 By Maya Wei-Haas For one, canines shun people who are mean to their owners, a new study says. A fly fisherman and his golden retriever enjoy the Provo River in Utah. Canines, emerging research suggests, are more like humans than we ever imagined. Photograph by Cameron Lawson, National Geographic Creative It’s likely no surprise to…

Savings Lives And Having Fun Teaching Search And Rescue Tactics To Dogs

Originally published on HuffingtonPost.com on July 5, 2016 By Brie Witherspoon Nosey Dogs students, Frauke and her German Shepard, Harley, on a search A few years ago I was reading a mystery novel where a child was lost in the woods, and search and rescue dogs were used to find her. I know that the police and military use dogs on the force, however, this was the first time that I was formally…

A Second Chance at Life with STAR

Originally published on HuffingtonPost.com on January 19, 2017 By Marisa Sanfilippo After viewing footage on-line of the female Pitbull Star for the first time, Charlie Cifarelli had an agenda. Star was tragically shot in the midst of daylight by two NYPD officers while protecting her homeless owner in the middle of a seizure. As Star was trying to guard her owner, one officer came close and she…