You may find all kinds of tips or other information you find useful in this section. If there’s something you think would be appropriate for this space, let me know. Have a pet up for adoption? Need help in some area of your life? Want to post an upcoming event? Talk to Don.

Personal Tips

The colder seasons aren’t necessarily the best time to keep your dogs’ coat longer. Snow and ice can easily accumulate to make a dangerous and messy snowball of your dog. I always say a nice moderate length can be attractive, as well as functional, all year long.

Even a short cut isn’t a bad idea in the Winter. Dogs bodies are different from humans and they don’t mind the cold weather the same way we do. And they have good common sense. If they are cold, they’ll come inside and find a nice, warm place to curl up in.

Remember, if you are sensitive to your dogs odor, you should try the Premium Shampoo Treatment with Isle of Dogs. It costs a little more but has proven itself, over and over again. People say that all shampoos are the same but people that have tried Isle of Dogs know different.

Skunk odor remedy

1 quart 3% hydrogen peroxide

¼ cup baking soda

1 tsp. liquid soap

Mix together and use 3 times, immediately, until smell is nearly gone. Use over full body if desired after a couple of applications to sprayed areas only.

WARNING:

A. Use on areas that got sprayed, do not shampoo all over animal. Skunk spray is an oil and will spread to other parts by scrubbing onto other areas.

B. Do not store. Discard what is not used.

C. Peroxide can dry skin so be careful how much you shampoo with this formula. It can also make the coat lighter in color.

HELP WANTED

Don is looking for help with some weekly yard work at his home in Jeffersonville. Work would involve miscellaneous chores like raking, mowing the lawn, weed whacking, clearing gardens,  pulling weeds, picking up dog poop, etc. Great seasonal part-time work for student. Contact Don at Ruff Cuts if interested.