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For months, taking care of my pet was really, really challenging. It seemed like my animal didn't like listening to what I wanted it to do, and it was a constant struggle. As I thought about what to do, a friend of mine suggested boarding the pet to help it to learn important behavioral techniques. It was a new idea to me at the time, but I didn't have much to lose. I boarded the pet for a few weeks at a training facility, and when I got the dog back, things had dramatically improved. Read this website for advice on pet boarding.

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Going On Vacation? Get Your Dog Groomed Before Leaving

by Rosa Gomez

While planning a vacation, you may come up with a checklist of things to do before leaving. If you are going to bring your dog on the vacation, you should also make sure that they are ready. For instance, you should not hesitate to take them to the vet for a routine checkup. Another thing that you will benefit from doing is scheduling dog grooming service to happen before the trip.

Cleanliness

When you go on a trip whether you take a car, train, boat, or plane, you will want to keep your dog from leaving behind a lot of loose fur. While you will not be able to prevent this entirely, you can minimize how much fur comes off by getting your dog thoroughly groomed before the trip.

This will come in handy if you are staying at a hotel or vacation rental because the room or house will stay much cleaner throughout the whole vacation.

Comfort

While packing for your vacation, you will naturally bring clothing that is appropriate for the climate and temperature where you are going to be. Dog grooming is an excellent service to get because you can also make sure that they are comfortable for the weather with the haircut that you give them.

If you are going to an extra warm climate, you may want to give your dog a shorter haircut than normal. For a cold climate, you may want to keep their coat longer to help them stay warm.

Nails

When your dog's nails are somewhat long, you may notice that they get caught on the carpet and clack on hardwood floors more often. To reduce the chance of your dog accidentally causing damage to anything while on vacation, you should make sure their nails are trimmed well.

Even when you may trim their nails on your own, you can rely on a dog groomer giving them a short trim that keeps their nails from becoming a problem on lengthier vacations.

Anal Glands

Expressing your dog's anal glands is something that may or may not be needed, but getting this service will help to provide you and your dog with an enjoyable vacation. The last thing that you want to happen is your dog starting to rub their bottom on the floor in a hotel or vacation rental.

If you want to make sure that you are well-prepared for your vacation, consider getting pet grooming services before leaving.

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