Betsy Lane, Author at FetchFind Blog

How to get what you want from your dog groomer

Care and Healing

When you get a haircut, you want to walk out looking and feeling great—and you want the same things when your dog goes to the groomer! In this post, we’ll look at how to get the look you want at the grooming salon and what to do if you’re not satisfied.

How to find a great groomer

Care and Healing

Help! Your dog needs to be groomed, but you don’t know where to turn. How do you find a great salon—and avoid the not-so-great ones? If the thought of handing over your dog to a virtual stranger and coming back a few hours later makes you break out in a cold sweat, read on. Renee Fuentes, PetSmart Salon Leader, is here to share some expert advice for pet parents who haven’t yet found a groomer who makes them and their pets happy.

DIY dog grooming (and when to call the pros)

Care and Healing

All dogs require grooming. If you have a healthy, short-coated dog, grooming might consist of weekly brushing and/or combing, and a monthly nail trim and bath. But if your dog has a high-maintenance coat, fast-growing nails, or a tendency to roll in things you’d rather not discuss, you’ve probably realized you can’t do all your dog’s grooming on your own.

Three unexpected things you need to know to keep your dog healthy

Health and Wellness

We all know the basics of dog care – good food, exercise, regular vet checkups, and sound safety & training practices. But did you know about these three things that can have a big impact your dog’s health?

How to Get Skunk Smell Off Your Dog

Care and Healing

We all love long, sunny days and balmy nights (it’s our reward for surviving the winter). What we don’t love is the unbearable stench of a dog who thought that family of skunks was just a bunch of funny-looking cats.

If your dog has been skunked or you’re looking for a sure-fire recipe to keep on hand for future emergencies, here’s how to get the skunk smell off your dog:

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Add some TTouch to your training toolbox!

For Pet Pros

By Betsy Lane, Founder of PetKiDo, Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner