What Are The Best Cleaning Tools To Keep Your Home Free of Pet Hair?

If you have a pet, chances are you love it. What is hard to love though,  is all of the cleaning that inevitably comes along with owning one. Whether you have a dog, a cat, a bird, a bunny or a ferret, they all make their own brand of mess, and they each give us reason after reason to keep good cleaning tools on hand. One of the most constant, and most highly annoying messes that our beloved pets create for us comes from shedding. Some of them will lose hair all year long, and others will keep it closely in tune with weather changes, but they all shed at one point or another. With some pets spending most time indoors nowadays, there are plenty of critters that will be dropping fur on a year round basis. Whatever the reason or frequency though, it can be a lot of work to clean up, and it is one of those jobs that can be difficult to do well.

If just left alone, fur and hair from shedding dogs and cats will pile up, or blow around to cause allergic reactions and make your home unsightly. For people with hard floors it can be more noticeable, and a bit easier to clean thoroughly. For those with carpeting, it can camouflage longer, and it can be hard to tell if it is all the way removed when you try to clean it. Dark or light coloring to your dog or cat can make the fur more or less visible, but just because you can’t see it does not mean it is not there. And if it is there, it will need to be cleaned if you want your home to be sanitary and allergy free. You will find that different tools and techniques may be more effective depending on floor or animal type, but there are other tools that will work for all surfaces and fur types with consistent results across a multitude of messes. Just because you already own a vacuum cleaner does not mean it is the best choice for cleaning up hair on your floor. There are more effective tools available that will remove a larger amount or fur, in less time,and without using any electricity or requiring fancy attachments or special skills.

Some types of dogs will shed at a much slower rate than others, but these breeds usually require regular trimming to prevent long hair or matting. There are very few domesticated animals that don’t shed at one time or another, and those that seem to be shed free are usually of the high maintenance variety and will require a regilar trip to the groomers. Unless your pet is completely hairless, you will inevitably find little balls of fur and piles of hair slowly accumulating around your home. You could brush regularly to slow the mess making, but it would be crazy to think that this would eliminate all shedding in your house. No amount of bathing or brushing will stop the fur from hitting your floors completely, but it can certainly be useful to slow it down. Perfect diet, vitamins & supplements, and daily grooming will achieve a happy and healthy companion, but it will not keep your carpet or hardwood free of hair forever.

Since there is not much you can do to prevent shedding completely, a quick and painless clean up method is key to keeping the love strong between you and your pet. The perfect tool will be easy to use, high quality, long lasting and most importantly, effective. There is no reason to use a tool that will only cause frustration or produce mediocre results. Let’s be honest, if the fur is still going to be left on the floor, then there is no sense in making the effort in the first place. We all lead very busy lives, and we would prefer a clean, fur-free environment, so cleaning tools that work quickly and easily are integral to success in this area. Because some people prefer certain tools over others, and because pet hair can be found on so many different surfaces, there is probably not a single tool that is best to deal with shedding. It can be on carpet, tile, stairs, clothing, furniture, upholstery, drapes and so much more. For this reason it would be impossible to recommend just one tool for every job. Keep reading to discover the top 5 cleaning tools for waging war on the shedders  in your home. The following arsenal would have anyone prepared to keep every surface in their home free of pet hair. You may not need all five, but getting at least one will make your home cleaner while saving you time and energy.

1. Rubber Broom

For taking fur off floors there is nothing better than a rubber broom. They are widely used by hair salons, barber shops, dog groomers and kennel operators because there is no better tool for sweeping fur. They work great on regular hard floors like hardwood and linoleum, but are also ideal for more difficult surfaces like tile, concrete and carpet. On hard floors a rubber broom will remove fine pet hair in a single swipe. On carpeting, it is able to pull up fur from an area that has just been vacuumed. These funny looking brooms are the easiest and most efficient way to clear any floor of unwanted pet hair.

The secret to the power of the rubber broom is in the solid, natural rubber head. The pliable bristles are able to conform to any surface and form a solid wall of sweeping power so you can clear an entire area of floor with a single pass. You also build a static charge when you sweep with these brooms. This charge will make sweeping hair even easier because it acts like a fur magnet by pulling it in towards the broom. It will remain close, and pile neatly as you sweep, and will never float or fly away as you work. These brooms make it quick and easy to gather hair, and the pile stays charged and still so it is easy to pick up after cleaning. When working with carpet, a rubber broom will perform great, and is able to pull up fur from deep in the nap. By using short strokes, a strong charge will build to pull up the hair. It even acts as a carpet rake at the same time, so your rug will look refreshed and newer after you finish. This tool is safe for any surface, and will never scratch or mark any floor you use it on. It is able to thoroughly clean any type of  flooring with little effort, and will ensure your hardwood, tile, marble or area rug is completely free of pet hair. Because there are all kinds of floors, and applications, we carry three different sizes of brooms. Use the following links to see more details, and chose the one that is right for you: 12″ Household Rubber Broom, 13.5″ Commercial Rubber Broom, and 18″ Outdoor Rubber Broom.

2. Rubber Brush

This tool basically puts the power and ability of a rubber broom into the palm of your hand. It  is also nice because it is a dual purpose grooming and cleaning brush in one. It can be used right on your pet for brushing and grooming, and it also works great  as a cleaning tool too. Since it is smaller and handheld, it is perfect for things like carpeted stairs, upholstered furniture, your dog’s bed and more. It is highly effective on all surfaces, and does a great job removing fur and hair. It is made entirely from natural rubber, and this is what makes it so great at what it does. When using it on your dog or cat to brush, it remains gentle and effective at the same time. The flexible bristles will bend to conform to the shape of their body and massage as you brush instead of irritate. As you groom, a static charge will build to pull out loose hair like a magnet. Your pet will enjoy the feel, and you will enjoy the results. When using this brush to clean surfaces in your home, it will build the same charge as you work. On hard surfaces this will help collect the hair and also prevent it from floating or flying away. Your job will be easier, there will be less risk of allergies, and you will not be forced to chase balls of fur around to collect them. When cleaning things with carpet or upholstery, the static charge will help you clean as it pulls from deep in the nap and refreshes the finish as you use it. The Sweepa Rubber Brush is an ideal hand tool for cleaning up after a shedding dog or cat, but is also great as a grooming tool too. You can even use it in the tub with shampoo for scrubbing and cleaning at bath time.

3. Rubber Lint Brush

This one is similar to the regular rubber brush, but it has much finer bristles and no handle. These two properties make it useful for different surfaces, but not as well suited as a grooming brush. What it is great for is clothing, car interiors and furniture. The finer bristles are much better suited for taking pet hair off your clothes quickly, or cleaning furniture fast and easy. You would use this one on smaller areas and/or finer hair and fur. It is also good for lint on clothing and upholstery because it can quickly remove fine particles from any surface. Because this tool is also made from solid rubber, it also builds the same static charge as you work. For pet hair and shedding fur, this is a really nice feature to have. The charge does part of the work for you, helps to remove way more hair, and causes it to stay piled instead of floating away. This is way more effective than disposable rollers, or small vacuums, and it never needs to be replaced or plugged in. When it gets dirty, you can even wash it with soap and water to make it completely clean again. The Sweepa Rubber Lint Brush is an ideal tool for any home with pets because it can be grabbed quickly to brush that yellow fur of your nice black pants before leaving the house for work. It can be easily tossed in a glove compartment or desk drawer, and also works great for your car seat or desk chair too.

4. FURemover Duo

Since the rubber brush and lint brush are both pretty awesome, this tool is a combination of both. It literally is a rubber lint brush on one side and a regular rubber brush on the other. It gives you the power of both tools in one convenient package. It won’t offer quite the same surface area or bristle length, but it does have the fine rubber bristles on one side, and the fatter  bristles on the other. The FURemover Duo will allow you to tackle certain jobs with one side, and then flip it over to continue on to another surface without slowing down. For certain people, this can be a real time saver, since you won’t have to stop to switch or search for another tool. Because they are all manufactured by the same company, these three tools all offer similar quality, and longevity. For certain people, fur, or surfaces, one bristle width may produce better results than another. For those of you that know you want both, or that really can’t decide, the duo brush makes it easy because it offers a little bit of both. This rubber brush is a great tool because it offers versatility and cleaning power in a nice compact package that saves space and makes storage easy.

5. Washable Lint Roller

Many people prefer to use a sticky roller or lint roller to quickly pick up hair from bathroom floors, couch cushions and clothing. This is because a roller like this offers a quick method of removing lots of hair. Simply scope out the shedding, bust out the roller and the area is clean before you know it. If you are using a regular style roller to clean hair from your clothes, or remove shedding fur from the seat in your car then you will want to also purchase stock in the company that manufactures the replacement sheets. It does not take long to completely coat a roller which is good because you know the hair has been picked up, but bad because it will already be time to switch to a fresh sheet. For this reason, the sticky roller method can be quite convenient, but also very expensive. This is why a washable lint roller is a much better choice. They offer the same level of sticky, but there are never any refills or replacements to purchase ever! This type of roller can be rinsed clean under the faucet and then reused over an over again. You can de-shed your entire home for years and years before you would ever have to replace it. For this reason, when using a washable roller, you retain all of the quickness and easiness, but also eliminate the high cost. Because the roller will still coat quickly, this tool is best used for smaller areas and quick jobs. They are available in several sizes, so depending upon where you plan to use it, or how often, you may prefer one size over the other.

If you are a pet lover, the mini size lint roller  is perfect to carry with you at all times to stay looking your best with fur-free clothing always. Simply stash it in your purse, briefcase or glove box to quickly pop it out, flip open the cover and take the pet hair of your shirt, blouse or suit jacket. The regular sized roller is great for all around use, but too big to carry in your pocket. Keep this one in the laundry room, or in a drawer in your kitchen. Quickly pull it out to clean clothing before you leave the house, or take Fido’s fur of the couch before your guests arrive. Two larger sized rollers are better suited for large areas, and because they have more surface area, they will be able to pick up more hair. Use the big ones to take fur of drapes, bedspreads, furniture or kitchen and bathroom floors. They are sticky enough to pick up tons of hair, but gentle enough for use on any surface. Simply roll up some fur, rinse it clean and then let it dry for later use. For many people, a washable lint roller is a favorite tool to keep their home fur free because they offer one of the quickest and easiest ways to pick it up. To read more details about the features and benefits offered by the different size rollers we carry, click the following links: Mini Washable Lint Roller, Regular Washable Lint Roller, Large Washable Lint Roller & Jumbo Washable Sticky Roller. For lower pricing when purchasing several sizes at once, check out the combo packs: Washable Lint roller Set & Deluxe Sticky Roller Set

If you want to keep your pet and also keep your home clean and fur free, then you need to have good tools on your side. There are many available, but none will offer the results and versatility of the tools listed above. By choosing one or more of these, you will make it easier to remove pet hair all over your house. If you are currently struggling with old tools that just don’t work, or are tired of using your vacuum only to find hair left behind, then it is probably time to invest in something new. All of our recommended fur fighting tools are affordable, high quality and long lasting. You are guaranteed to have something that works, and something that will last for years of regular use. Stop leaving your home with fur all over yourself or making excuses for why your home is so dirty. Breathe easier and have less allergic reactions when you stop the shedding hair problem and clean your home with a more effective tool.

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It’s a FURemover®, Grooming, and Lint Brush all-in-one!

Evriholder Products’ new FUREMOVER® DUO follows the successful, original FURemover® Brush, but is a new and improved version with more versatility and functionality. It’s a FURemover®, Grooming, and Lint Brush all-in-one!

FUREMOVER® DUO is ideal for brushing Pets, or removing pet hair or lint from Clothing, Upholstery, Carpets, Rugs, and Tabletops. And, with all natural rubber construction, this nifty little brush is not just for upholstery or carpets; it’s terrific for detailing and cleaning cars and boats, wheels and trim too.

FUREMOVER® DUO joins Evriholder’s line of Cleaning Products including the original FURemover® Brush, FURemover® Mini Brush, FURemover® Mitt,. FURemover® Broom/Microfiber Mop, and FURemover® Broom.

FUREMOVER® DUO – ONE TOOL, MANY USES
According to the 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) there are approximately 171,100,000 dogs and cats in approximately 83,800,000 households in the U.S.1 That’s a huge amount of potentially shedding pet hair!

Because Pet Hair can be such a major problem in households with “furry” pets, FUREMOVER® DUO is a brush that makes quick work of removing pet hair in almost every area of one’s life including clothing, upholstery, carpets, and hardwood floors – even the trunk of a car or SUV.

But wait, there’s more – it’s a pet grooming brush too! The versatility of this brush is what makes it so special and useful.

The thicker bristle brush of the FUREMOVER® DUO can be used for grooming the pet, and the thinner bristle brush is excellent at removing pet hair or lint from couches, chairs, carpets and more.

FUREMOVER® DUO comes in 2 fun color combos – the 1st combo is Blue and Berry Pink and the 2nd color combo is Green and Berry Pink.

Since the FUREMOVER® DUO is made of 100% natural rubber it can be used wet or dry. It is fully washable enabling you to effectively remove dirt and bacteria from the brush ensuring a clean and hygienic cleaning tool every time.

“The FUREMOVER® DUO is an excellent fur removal and control brush, it’s a great cleaning tool for pet hair and can be used either wet or dry to clean other surfaces such as washing or detailing a car or boat, tires, wheels and trim,” said Gary Seehoff, CEO, Evriholder Products, LLC. “The original FUREMOVER® has been extremely successful and as we introduced other products into the line they have enjoyed terrific acceptance with retailers and consumers. FUREMOVER® DUO is not only a practical and useful cleaning tool, it is also easy to wash and keep clean for the next use. As an impulse item it can’t be beat.”

FUREMOVER® DUO FACTS

• FUREMOVER® DUO is a FURemover®, Grooming, and Lint Brush all-in-one!
• Ideal for brushing and removing hair from Pets, or removing pet hair or lint from Clothing, Upholstery, Carpets, Hardwood Floors, Rugs, and Tabletops
• Is terrific for detailing and cleaning cars and boats, car wheels and trim
• FUREMOVER® DUO has 2 “sides” – the thicker bristle brush can be used for grooming the pet; the thinner bristle brush is excellent for removing pet hair or lint from couches, chairs, carpetsand so much more
• Comes in 2 color combos: 1st combo is Blue and Berry Pink; 2nd combo is Green and Berry Pink
• FUREMOVER® DUO is made of 100% natural rubber
• Can be used wet or dry
• Is fully washable enabling you to effectively remove dirt and bacteria from the brush ensuring a clean and hygienic cleaning tool every time

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Do you own a pet that sheds a lot, run a hair salon or operate a kennel? Then the question you want answered is: What’s the best broom for sweeping hair?

Well…That’s easy. The best broom for picking up pet hair and human hair is also the best at sweeping everything else too. The Sweepa Rubber Broom makes it easy to sweep up any kind of debris from any hard surface, and it works especially well for hair. Most traditional brooms produce less than adequate results when sweeping fur and hair, but not the Sweepa. You don’t have to worry about balls of fur or pieces of hair flying around when you sweep with this broom. You are also able to completely sweep away any hair on the floor in just a single pass. There is nothing magical about these claims, or this broom. It actually works, is easy to use, and will out-sweep any other broom on the market.

WHAT MAKES IT SO GREAT?
It is the unique design and materials that make it work so well. The broom head is made from natural rubber, and it is a one-piece solid molded head. This makes it incredibly durable and long-lasting, but also enables it to clean floors exceptionally well. There are other knock off versions that can be found, but most of these feature inferior rubber, cheap handles, rubber bristles attached to a plastic head, or all of the above. The broom we carry has a nearly indestructible head that will work better than all knock offs, and it comes complete with a commercial grade handle that telescopes for convenience. When you sweep with this broom a static charge will build up with each stroke. This helps to clean up the hair, but also prevents it from flying away as you sweep too. All of the debris you are cleaning will remain on the ground and right next to the broom. This is one reason why it is a powerhouse at sweeping. The other reason it works so well are the flexible natural rubber bristles. Each time you pull the broom towards you, the rubber bristles will also flex together to form a solid wall. This prevents even the smallest particles from being left behind when you sweep and ensures that you are able to completely clean your floor in less time, and with less effort. The flexibility of the bristles also allow this broom to conform to any surface, and even get down in cracks and crevasses, so it will work equally well on concrete, tile, linoleum and more. Use it on virtually any floor, because it won’t harm any surface type, and will produce great results on any floor and any kind of dirt, hair, fur or anything else.

The Sweepa Rubber Broom is a favorite among dog groomers, kennel owners, pet lovers, hair salons and barbers because it produces outstanding results with hair. Regular style push brooms and standard bristle brooms wear easily, and just don’t work very well. You can sweep a pile of hair over and over only to be left with more hair to sweep if you are using one of these. The fur and hair will fly all over, and you are almost guaranteed to have some left on the surface you are cleaning when you finish. All of these annoyances will be a thing of the past once you start sweeping with a Sweepa. You will be amazed at how well it works, and wonder how it is possible to get so excited over a broom. It not only produces superior results on hard floors, it will even work on carpet. The bristles and charge will pull hair out of your carpet even if it has been freshly vacuumed by one of those expensive vacuum cleaners. Short deliberate strokes will remove hair that you didn’t realize existed. Before you know it you will have an extremely clean carpet and a pile of hair that you never knew was there. This makes it ideal for cleaning stairs, and area rugs, but you can also remove the head to use it directly on furniture and upholstery too. It will work equally well on dog hair, cat hair or human hair, and everyone that uses one would agree. This is the best broom for sweeping up any kind of hair.

HOW TO USE IT:
It may look like a small push broom, but you will get the best results if you pull it towards you like a traditional broom. Simply sweep like normal, and the Sweepa will do the rest. As stated above, each time you pull the broom towards you, a strong static charge is built up. This basically pulls the dirt and hair and dirt along with the broom, and also prevents it from flying away. The solid wall of rubber that is formed by the flexible bristles as you sweep will completely sweep away anything in it’s path. Once you are done sweeping, just give the broom a couple of taps on the floor to release the charge, allowing you to move the debris into a dust pan, or other receptacle.

WHAT ELSE CAN IT DO?
This broom does it all. Sure it is the best for sweeping up fur and hair, but it is not just a hair sweeper. It is also the best for sweeping up anything else too. Use it on sand, mud, dirt, pine needles and just about anything else. It also makes a great snow brush for your car in the winter. Flip the broom over and you will notice that it has a squeegee on the opposite side. This makes it a great tool for when your basement floods, or for cleaning windows, washing your driveway and much more. There are so many jobs that this broom is great at most people end up needing more than one. Get one to take care of the impossible task of sweeping up piles of fur or hair, and find out how well it works on everything else too!

Sweepa Rubber Broom

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Most people would prefer to be fur free, but it can be a real pain to clean up all that shedding fur. Vacuum cleaners can be effective, but it is quite a chore to do the furniture with one. You need to drag out all those attachments and pick up, flip and maneuver large couch cushions. This can be a time consuming chore that is best left for rare occasions and hard-core cleaning sessions only. A smaller,  more efficient tool is really better for the daily battles against pet hair. Some people end up using lint rollers to clean up the hair for this very reason, but this is one of those things that seems like a good idea until you actually do it. They can sure work well on small areas of clothing, but as soon as you try to clean a larger area it can become really frustrating. The sticky roller will get coated almost immediately so that you end up spending more time changing sticky surfaces and trying to get the hair off the roller and into the trash than you do actually cleaning.

At simplygoodstuff, we carry two different tried and tested tools that are proven to work great for cleaning up pet hair. The first one we call a rubber pet hair brush, and the other one we call a rubber lint brush. It is really a preference situation as to which one will work better for you. Essentially these are very similar tools and they both work in the same way. Depending on your taste, your pet and your home, you may want one or the other or both.

You can use either brush directly on your pet, as a grooming tool, or anywhere else as a cleaning tool. They will work great on the furniture in your home or office and even the upholstery in your car. Since they are made from solid molded rubber, these brushes will never bother your pet, or harm any surface you use them on. The rubber construction and advanced design allow these brushes to pick up tons of hair in a quick and easy fashion. There is no magic about it, but the results are nothing short of amazing. A static charge is built up as you clean that will help pull hair into the brush, keep it from flying away, and allow you to quickly pile and remove amazing amounts of hair.

Just brush using short strokes across any surface covered in hair. You will see how well it works as no hair is left behind, and your clothing or furniture is once again free of fur. Since they are made from rubber you can simply rinse the brush clean under the faucet or even wash with soapy water if necessary. You can even use the brush to scrub your dog in the bathtub too. Take it over to your stairs to quickly remove the furry build-up there too. These brushes are incredibly easy to use, and they are guaranteed to work great. Professional pet groomers, hair salons, kennels and more all choose rubber brushes and brooms for their fur and hair removal needs because they are affordable and work better than anything else available. Try for yourself and make this summer shedding season a little more tolerable.

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Treat your dog to a soft and comfortable microfiber mat, and you will be eliminating the bulk of the mess associated with bathing an animal at the same time. This bathmat is super absorbent, so even the amount of water a large dog creates outside of the tub is quickly soaked up and held inside the advanced fibers of this mat. This means less hair sticking to a wet floor, less water tracked throughout the house, and less of a chance you or your dog will fall on those slippery when wet bathroom floors. Microfiber absorbs water so quickly that your dogs paws will be nearly bone dry just by stepping on this mat. Just quickly dry the rest of him or her with a microfiber towel and your dog will be good to go in less time than ever before. Your dog will like the mat because of the soft feel, and you will love it thanks to the decreased messiness and the shorter amount of time you will have to spend in order to clean your dog.

Millions of tiny “microfiber” threads will soak up water like a sponge in order to eliminate wet prints on your floors and rugs and keep your house clean. Your dog will feel pampered by the super soft feel of this fluffy microfiber rug, and it even has a non-slip coating on the bottom, so no amount of shaking will cause it to move from where you place it. This feature makes your job quick and easy, but also adds to the safety of this mat. It is also incredibly easy to care for because it can be machine washed whenever necessary. Just pop it in the wash to clean just like any other laundry. This versatile bathmat can also be used under your pets bowls at feeding time too. It really keeps the spills and drips to a minimum as it soaks up every drop of water splashed by your dog. It also catches and locks in other dirt and debris, so even the food mess made by your dog will be lessened by using one of these mats.

Most people hate giving their dog a bath because it can be a real time consuming and messy job. The amount of water left behind, dripped behind and shook behind by your dog is the biggest culprit, so just by eliminating that, you can make the job a whole lot easier. This incredibly absorbent mat will soak up tons of water in order to leave less of a mess for you to clean up. This makes the whole chore a little more manageable. And when the bath is over, this mat is also fast drying. Just hang it up and it will dry completely in less time than a cotton version would.

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Drinkwell The Original Pet Fountain satisfies a pets’ preference for running water and need for proper hydration, while also serving as a convenience product for owners. The easily maintained product holds more than one gallon of water (with the use of an optional reservoir), and best of all keeps pets off of counters and out of sinks and
toilets.

“Studies have shown that there are thousands of cats who are very particular about their water source, making it less likely that they receive the correct amount of water needed for good health…that’s where our product really makes a difference,” said Sean Rowe, an executive with Drinkwell.

Another plus for pet owners using the Drinkwell is that since the product actually encourages pets to drink more water, it ultimately promotes healthier kidney and urinary tract functioning—an important benefit as kidney and urinary tract disease is a common concern for many cat owners. Rowe added, “We are thrilled at the overwhelming, positive responses we get from pet owners who use the product and note a positive improvement in the health of their pets.”

The Drinkwell was designed and patented by licensed Veterinarian Dr. Mary Burns to encourage pets to drink more water, ultimately promoting healthier kidney and urinary tract functioning. The design features a free-falling stream that is most like the running water pets crave, and comes complete with a charcoal filter to remove bad tastes
and odors leaving your pet with fresh filtered water.

“Making sure your pet gets enough water is one of the most important things you can do as a pet owner,” said Burns. “The Drinkwell offers a chance to do that without making it inconvenient.”

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The Hydro-Go!™, the newest in a line of products from the maker of Drinkwell® The Original Pet Fountain®, features a convenient fold out bowl which allows for easy drinking when you’re away from home. And, its unique design allows for quick clean up. The bowl and canteen work together to form a funnel, easily allowing the unused water to be poured back into the canteen. This is truly a must-have product for road trips or outdoor adventures with Fido! The bowl also easily detaches, allowing the canteen to be used as a second bowl, giving you a food and water bowl. The Hydro-Go!™ has a wide, adjustable shoulder strap for comfort. It holds 36 ounces of water and is dishwasher safe. Traveling with your pet has never been easier!

“The Hydro-Go!™ is the perfect product to enhance your experience as a pet owner, especially if you enjoy outings with your pet. This product is convenient for those who enjoy hiking, walking, camping, car trips, visits to the park, in the RV or any other place you and your dog may go. Most importantly it ensures that you don’t get caught without water when you and your pet are away from home,” said Sean Rowe, president of Veterinary Ventures.

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[ Good Stuff for Pets ]

Research has suggested that a switch to organic pet food greatly reduces the possibility of illness and disease. Pets that are fed organic pet food are healthier overall with a healthier coat and teeth, improved energy, and increased longevity. Organic pet food comes in meat based or vegetarian varieties and is not much more expensive than traditional pet food.

For those looking for organic pet food, they can find a growing selection available at many pet supply stores and large retail chains. As the popularity of organic pet food continues to grow, consumers will soon see a larger and larger assortment of products as the benefits become clear to pet owners everywhere.

For those who have limited access to organic pet food in specialty pet food stores and retail outlets, the Internet can be a terrific resource for such items. Additionally, organic pet food that is ordered in this manner can be shipped directly to your door.

For easy to understand, in depth information about organic pet food visit our ezGuide 2 Organic Food.

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4 Easy Steps To Emergency Pet Stain Removal

1. Do it NOW. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove. It isn’t always convenient to clean up a pet stain, but your life will be much easier if you take care of it immediately. The stain could become permanent in just a few hours, especially with some light colored fibers.

2. Use the right equipment. Use a small, hand-held carpet spotting machine or wet vacuum to extract the urine, vomit, or feces. If you find the stain while it is still damp, it is important to extract the liquid BEFORE rinsing or adding a spot remover. Some popular brands to look for are Bissel, Little Devil, and Little Green Machine. For a wet vacuum, go to any hardware department and ask for wet vacs or shop vacs.

3. Use the proper cleaning agent AFTER the liquid has been removed. Use a low residue spot remover if the stain is fresh or an enzyme spot remover like Quick n Brite if the stain has been in the fiber for more than a few hours. A mixture of white vinegar diluted at a 1 to 3 ratio will also work in a pinch. Never use bleach. If you are using an enzyme, allow it to dwell for at least 20 minutes or according to the label. An enzyme actually digests the bacteria associated with the odor in urine and works well for spots that have been in the carpet for more than a few hours.

4. Rinse the spot with plain water and extract the water with your wet vacuum or carpet-spotting machine. This can be done by rinsing with water from your spot removal machine or simply pouring a glass of water on the area and extracting with your wet vacuum.

What to do if these steps don’t work?

Often, the spot will be even bigger and darker when it returns. Many spot removers can leave excess residue in the carpet that attracts soil. If you experience this phenomenon of a mysterious spot returning, simply pour a cup of water on the area and extract with your carpet spotter or wet vacuum. If the spot returns again, rinse it again. To prevent this from happening in the future, use less cleaning agent. If you continue to have problems with returning spots, try a different spot removal product. Try an all natural enzyme cleaner like Quick n Brite. It is the best cleaner you will ever use in your shampooer.
So now you’ve removed all or most of the stain and the odor. But, you notice a slight discoloration of yellow is still left behind. Hydrogen peroxide can gently fade discolorations from urine and vomit stains and is available in most drug stores. The solution should be misted on and allowed to dry over the course of an hour. This procedure should only be used after all attempts for removal have been made. As with any spot remover, make sure you pre-test the peroxide in an inconspicuous area before using.

The next time you don’t know where your puppy has been and he strolls into the living room to greet you, don’t be quite so alarmed. You’re now armed with the right information and right tools that will make taking care of the accident a breeze. No more worries. Your life will be so much easier.

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Dog training at this early stage will focus on the essentials; house training, chewing, digging, jumping, and learning to wear a collar and walk on a leash. The most important thing to remember about training your puppy is that you are creating boundaries and establishing house rules that will be in place for a lifetime, making your time together the best possible. The groundwork you lay today will allow you to have a wonderful, productive relationship with your dog every day.

Responding To His/Her Name: The first place to start training is to begin training your puppy to respond to his name being called. You can begin by calling the puppy’s name as you feed him his meals so that the puppy starts to associate his or her name with his food- a good thing! After a few days you can change the order, so that you call his name, wait for him to look at you, and then give him a treat. Once he’s responding on a regular basis, you can phase out the treats, using your voice (good puppy!) and your and petting to praise him and let him know that you are pleased with him. Treats can still be used on an unpredictable schedule as a reward, but the puppy is responding to your voice and praise more than looking for his payment of the food or treats. Having your dog recognize his name and respond by looking at you will prepare him for dog obedience, puppy training classes and more!

House Training On his first day in your home you should begin house training your puppy. Most people are surprised, but house training is one of the easiest things to teach a dog. Because dogs are clean by nature and do not want to soil their ‘den’, it can be particularly useful to use the crate method of house training. The first thing to keep in mind with house training is that you must supervise your puppy closely and give the pup the chance to go outside when he has to relieve herself.

Young puppies are not ready to have full access to your whole house, it will overwhelm and either intimidate or over-excite them. One of the biggest pitfalls in house training fails is when people allow their puppy more freedom than he can handle within the home and don’t supervise his initial experiences going potty outside. It is important for owners to set aside time to take the new puppy out, watch them go and bring them back in so that the puppy begins to understand how you want them to handle their natural urges. We can give a general outline of what you can need to do to maximize house training, remember that you should always consult a professional trainer to guide you through the process.

Method One: Crate Training You can tap into the puppy’s natural desire to be clean and not soil the area in which he sleeps by using a crate. Using a crate to replicate the safe, secure “den” environment can aid your house training efforts, as long as he is given the opportunity to get out of his crate when necessary.

After hooking the puppy to a leash, let him out from the dog crate and take him out to the area, the backyard, a nearby park or green space, where you want him to ‘go’ or ‘eliminate’. If he goes, praise him. If he does not then put him back into his crate and try again in about 15 minutes or so. Continue with this dog training cycle, building a routine for you and your dog. If an outing is successful, then you can allow the pup some freedom for twenty minutes or so and you can gradually extended the time as he grows older and more reliable about not having accidents in the house. Remember a seven-week-old puppy does not have a great deal of bladder control, so accidents are nearly impossible to avoid completely. You can not expect the puppy to go more than a few hours without having to eliminate, and don’t expect him to wait once he is out of his crate to go, instead take him straight outside to avoid any problems.

Before taking your puppy out for the first time, decide what word or phrase you would like to associate with his behavior or action that you desire. In the beginning, the puppy won’t understand the word, but if you use “hurry up”, or “go potty” and continue to repeat the phrase until he goes, praising him/her when it happens, your puppy will learn to associate these words with the action. Later, when in a hurry or inclement weather you can use the cue word to get your dog to relieve himself in quick time, without having to wait in the scorching sun, or freezing rain.

Method Two: Crate Training with Doggy Door Another, and many say easier, method for house training is to use a crate with a dog door and an enclosed dog run. First, you position the dog crate against the dog door which will allow the dog to go out whenever he needs. Because his small size, the dog door may need to be taped or otherwise rigged up so the puppy can comfortably go through the dog door. With the crate set up to the dog door, your puppy learns quickly to let himself out of his containment area to relieve himself. This method also helps him develop some independence always having his human to watch over him. One important thing to consider with this system is that when you first let your puppy out of his crate, you should still take your puppy immediately to the outside area so that he can go. Even though your crate has access to the outside, puppy may have been resting and not recently “emptied out.” It won’t take much excitement or physical movement for the puppies need to “go” to be present and we don’t want mistakes that could easily have been prevented.

When the pup isn’t in his crate, you need to use constant supervision to keep him from having accidents. The best way to have a constant eye on your puppy is to literally tie or tether the pup to your waist with a leash or line, or you can tether him to a piece of furniture, but be sure that he has no more than three feet of freedom in any direction. Remember that a puppy tethered to furniture should be watched carefully or he may chew it. Crating, supervising and tethering are examples of management systems used to support the dog until he is fully trained.

Because dogs are inherently pack animals, they prefer to be with us rather than to be alone. Most cases of adult “separation anxiety” would never develop if the dog, as a puppy, had been trained in the one of the management systems just described because early on the puppy would learn to deal with being alone, handling is own needs, without access to chew or destroy things. Give it a try and see if it benefits your new puppy and your family.

Remote Collar Training: Have you wondered if using a remote electronic collar can work for training a puppy? The answer is, yes. Why? Because the Sit Means Sit remote collar training system, developed by Fred Hassen, is a proven, effective and gentle training method tailored individually to your dog’s needs. Dog training, obedience, puppy, and even agility training are well suited to the remote collar training method. Sit Means Sit uses the better quality remote collars on the market, which means that these are fully adjustable for different dogs. The remote collar is used as a cue system similar to a tap on the shoulder that says “yoo-hoo” to someone in an effort to let them know you are talking to them. In other words, the collar is never used with a puppy as punishment, but instead as a means to successfully gain the puppy’s attention. In any case, you should seek a professional’s advice and aid in this type of training to avoid any elements of confusion for your pup.

Is there a specific age at which dogs can begin remote collar training? No. Common sense will tell you when your dog is physically coordinated enough to go for walks on a leash, which is a good indicator that he is ready for further training. Another indicator may be when he is active enough that you feel he is ready for more advanced training. He’s your pup knowing when he is ready for further training is personal choice akin to whether your child is ready for kindergarten. Some children are ready at just under five while some need another year. Pups, like kids, mature at individual rates. He’s your puppy, enjoy him but remember he needs rules, supervision, attention, exercise, good positive mental outlets, good food and lots of rest to grow up strong, healthy and well behaved!

Blair Stephens is a proud member of the Sit Means Sit team, spreading the word about dog training and remote electronic collar training! Come see more articles from the Sit Means Sit team at www.sitmeanssit.com.

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