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In the spring and first month of summer, most dogs will shed their winter coats, which translates into a whole lot of hair around the home.  In order to keep tufts of hair off furniture, carpet, and clothing, it’s important to take a few steps to protect the home.  First, make sure to brush the dog at least once a week during the prime shedding months.  This will cut down the hair that appears in the home, and also cause them to shed their winter coat at a faster rate.  It’s also a good idea to put down a dog blanket at the location where the dog sleeps at night, as this will catch all the hair, and then can be put in the washer or shaken out to remove it.  It’s a good idea to keep a fabric roller in the car, and at the door of the home just in case hair or fur gets on clothing… it might also be wise to avoid black clothes!

Once the dog has shed their winter coat, their summer coat will start to fill out and the dog will look much more presentable for the coming months.  Brushing often can also ensure that the dog’s hair doesn’t mat and that the dog’s summer coat of fur looks much nicer.  

Let’s face it, dogs can be messy eaters, and chances are the area of the home where your dog eats is not the cleanest area, especially the floor.  Dogs often become a little too excited about eating, and are liable to slop water and food onto the floor.  To protect your floors (especially if you have hardwood), make sure to place a dog bowl mat beneath your dog’s water and food bowls.  This mat will preserve the condition of the floor beneath, and be much less cleanup for the owner.  You will want to keep an eye on the area beneath the mat however, because if water or wet food becomes trapped beneath, it will start to rot away and stain the floors with great haste.  Make sure you pick up the dog bowl mat at least once every couple weeks, and also wipe off the floor beneath. 

This might seem like a chore, but once every couple weeks is so much better than after every meal!  Your dog will also appreciate having their own unique placemat; it’s like they’re eating dinner as one of the family!