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Sometimes you don’t have the time or resources to take your dog to a pet spa, but you can still pamper your dog with a do-it-yourself spa day. Think about it – you know how Rover loves to get your one-on-one attention, so why not give it a try. It’s a great way to spoil your best friend. You really can create the royal bath time right at home and it will be much more soothing when the treatment is coming from you. Here’s how easy it is.

Let’s begin by getting together the grooming supplies you’ll need. It’s a good idea to always have a supply of these on hand anyway, but if you already have them around, you can be more spontaneous about spa day.

Top-notch products can easily be found online and these will help you get a more professional result, so don’t skimp. Specially formulated dog

shampoos, conditioners, finishing sprays for detangling, combs, brushes and doggie towels – they’re all out there readily available. Tip: make sure to choose products suitable for your dog’s coat and skin type, because each dog breed is unique.

Next, set the stage for relaxation by misting the grooming area with a lavender aromatherapy spray. Lavender is a well-known natural relaxant and is also useful as a deodorizer and insect repellent.

A calming massage is a good beginning to Rover’s special day. Among other things, a massage is very relaxing to your dog, can ease areas of soreness, and definitely creates a closer bond with your him. The basic massage routines are easy to learn, but if you are not familiar with pet massage, there are some excellent guidebooks on the subject written by

experts in this field. It will be well worth your while to learn about the benefits of massage not only for spa day, but for the lifetime of your pet.

The next step is to prepare Rover for the bath with a good brushing to remove loose hair and dirt. Tangles are more difficult to deal with when the coat is wet. One great brush to use for this task is called a zoom groom – it looks like a nubby rubber glove. In fact, this tool not only does a great brushing job, but also gives a gentle massage at the same time.

Moving along to the bath itself, get everything you will need close by: organic shampoo, conditioner, detangling spray, cotton balls to keep the soapy water out of your pet’s ears (ears should be handled later) and of course doggie towels. You won’t want to start reaching for things once your dog is in the tub!

Have the water warm, but not too hot – just about the way you’d like it yourself. If you have hard water, try adding some epsom salts to soften it up. Use a bath mat in the tub to help your pet remain stable and feeling secure. Then put on your rain gear…. you might get just a teensy bit wet otherwise!

Lather up your pooch really well in a massage like fashion, then give a thorough rinsing, followed by a conditioner.

Wrap Rover up in a highly absorbent doggie towel and give him a good rub down which he’ll really enjoy. You can finish off with a hair dryer on low setting. Comb and brush out using a conditioning dog coat spray to achieve a lustrous and healthy look. Now’s a good time to carefully clean your dog’s ears (dog’s ears are very fragile) with some cotton balls

(not swabs) and a high quality dog ear wash. A doggie pedicure would be a great finale to the day, but only if you have done this before and have the necessary skills for the job.

And you’re done! No doubt your dog is looking good and feeling great from all the attention.



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Most people who shop want to find the best value for their money. That is the main reason why they search hard to find sale furniture. However decorating with it may be a different story.

Many people may not know how to include sale furniture in the rooms of their homes. It might take a bit of ingenious on your part, along with some practical suggestions offered to you.

Decoration Starters

To help you on your way, you might want to first understand that it is perfectly acceptable to mix modern and classic pieces, sets, and accessories together. It is also quite trendy today to use modern sale furniture items carefully placed in classic, Victorian, Renaissance or any other common design theme used.

Mixing and matching items from different eras helps make redecorating more fun. However, it also requires that you know what you are doing, so you can make the best impression possible.

For instance, you will want to consider the following simple tips:

Remember that less is usually more. What this means is that it although you are encouraged to select just the right pieces for your creative redecoration project make sure you do not get swept away by the wind. You need to be reasonable in this regard or no one will even like your display!

Consider the lighting of the room. You would be surprise how much effect the way a room is lit determines how well sale furniture and accessories will look in a room. You need to take this factor into consideration, whether you choose blue, yellow, multicolored, soft, or bright light. With that, as you choose the right décor as well as the right types of lighting you will create the right mood every single time.

Utilise room-appropriate themes. This point cannot be emphasized enough. In fact, this is probably one of the most important aspects of setting the right scene in each room. For instance, beware that the patterns and colors used in your shower room are going to be far different than what you would use for your dining area or your kitchen. This is also true if you use location or character themes, as well as decorations from different eras.

Never be too proud to ask for help. Plenty of people have had to ask others how to decorate their homes. This is true whether they use sale furniture items or not. Not everyone is gifted in this area so it is always beneficial to seek advice from others. You might also want to read free furniture design tips posted at sale furniture websites.



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