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After I found out that I would be traveling a lot for my new job, I knew that I was going to have to make arrangements to care for my dog. I was nervous about leaving him behind, but I knew that the road would be far less comfortable than a cozy boarding facility. To find a great location, I talked with some of my pet owner friends and visited each location in person. I was able to find a facility that put pet care above all else, and I felt comfortable leaving my dog. This blog is dedicated to helping pet owners take care of their pets--even if they happen to travel for work.

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Reduce Home Upkeep With Routine Dog Grooming Service

If you have lived in the same house without a dog and with one, you may know that they increase the amount of time and effort you must put into property upkeep.

While you may not mind the extra work that it takes due to what you gain from owning a dog, you may be interested in reducing home upkeep when possible. Fortunately, you can enjoy visible and reliable success by making it a habit to get pet grooming services on a regular basis.

Dirtiness

Owning a dog with anywhere from a medium to a long coat means that their hair will pick up dirt, dust, and grime somewhat easily. For instance, you may go for a standard walk around the neighborhood and your dog's coat may pick up dirt from rolling around and rubbing on things.

Unless you remember to brush your dog off before stepping inside the house every time, they are likely to track in dirt and grime. This may prove to be a major problem on wet days because dirt will turn into mud, and getting it off your dog's coat may be a considerable challenge.

While you will not be able to stop dirt from getting in the house permanently, you can reduce it with regular grooming that keeps your dog's coat short and well-maintained.

Nails

Another part of dog ownership that can increase upkeep is nail damage on furniture and features throughout the house. If your dog's nails are not kept short and trimmed, you may notice that they can cause micro-scratches when your dog is walking or running around on hardwood flooring. You may even find their nails getting snagged on bedding, furniture, and blankets in various rooms.

If you have trouble with trimming your dog's nails, you can rely on dog groomers using proven methods to trim them down and reduce how much wear and tear is put on your home.

Hair

While trimming hair can make your home easier to clean by minimizing how much dirt and grime your dog's coat picks up and tracks inside, you can also benefit from less hair cleanup. A thorough brushing from your groomer will keep loose dog hair from spreading all throughout the house.

Also, you can look forward to easier cleaning when you do not have to worry about extra-long hair clogging your vacuum and getting all over furniture and decorations.

Routine dog grooming service is worthwhile when you want to reduce home upkeep.