I wouldn't do it if your dog is a foot licker but as a groomer I can say I've done it for people who are stoked about the idea. Only use a doggy brand nail polish since it's non-toxic, regular nail polish if ingested could be really bad for their system. Also remember that unlike you, the dog will probably take off immediately after having them painted so try and do it in your bathroom or outside on a babygated deck haha

(Grooming for 4 years)

Congratulations on your puppy! :) If they can fit in your kitchen sink I would start there, depending on how calm they are. My tips for washing at home: Make sure to have a towel within arms reach in the bathroom before starting the bath! haha Try getting one of the 'slip lead' leashes (vets normally have them. Just a piece of fabric with a metal ring you can fashion as a leash) and fastening it on him around his chest (instead of putting it around the neck like a leash, pull one leg through so it's more of a harness), this will give you a little more control if there's tons of jumping. I always use a hypoallergenic shampoo with puppies just to be safe and makes sure to keep water out of the ears. A little wont hurt, but it can possibly cause an ear infection. After scrubbing puppy down dry and set free!

But if this is a puppy that will have long hair you should not let them take off before being dried with a blow dryer. You can use your regular blow dryer. Keep them in the bathroom with you, sit on the floor with them and have some treats ready. It's very important for dogs that will have long hair to get used to blow drying and brushing at a young age, as letting a long haired dog air dry will cause matting that will lead to pain and having to be shaved.

Also, it will show in your 'rover wallet'. Go to your dashboard and it will be in the 'pending balance'. You can see more information by clicking on "View payments and promo codes" and it will tell you the name of the dog, the date and how much they payed.

Groomer here!

This happens a lot and as Laura said it can definitely turn into a vicious cycle quickly. It can be especially hard to break the brush hating when there wasn't a lot of work done when they were a puppy but there are things you can do to work with them and within a couple of months they should at least tolerate it a little better :)

First off, you want a comb and a slicker brush (the pokey ones that are wirey. If your dogs hair isn't very thick like a yorkie, try getting a 'puppy' slicker brush. They're much more soft). Then make sure you have small training treats that aren't super fattening/filling. Sit down for maybe 20 minutes (or however long she'll let you attempt) and with one hand full of tiny treats and the other hand on the brush, gently brush her back (and after about a week try brushing down her legs and over her head) while feeding her treats back to back. Even if the first few times aren't a great success with time and effort the cycle can be broken, I promise! I've seen Shihtzu's and Yorkies do complete turn arounds after 2 months with consistent effort :) Also, detanglers and conditioners can be very useful but DO NOT wash a dog with mats. It can and will make them worse if not dryed with a high powered velocity dryer.

Oh, and after she starts letting you brush her with the slicker try using the comb. May take a couple months

I have a dog that will chew through mostly anything and then spit the pills out. She's a freakin' genius. But I found the trick is it should be something SO GOOD that they just MUST inhale it lol Pill pockets have worked wonders for me, not sure why so many people downvoted Andree for it. Other then that I would try a teaspoon of bacon grease with the pill stuffed inside or put it inside a piece of turkey/chicken and have them do tricks. Then when they get the 'treat', they're not expecting the pill because they worked for it.

A little broth or teaspoon of bacon grease can be used (if there is no allergies that is) to entice them into eating. My dogs had the same problem and they're big breeds! Dinner time I put out their food and they both just look at me like, "Uhm... Yeah right lol"

So I talked with my business partner who has a degree in animal behavior and has worked with dogs for years and this was her advice. Put down the proper amount of food at a regular time each day and wait. If your dog won’t eat the food, put it up and wait about an hour and retry. If no success, put it away and wait until the next day. It won’t hurt for a day to go by without him eating, as long as he’s in good health and not a very young animal (or diabetic). Having a set schedule for breakfast and dinner makes a world of difference in eating habits from what I've noticed. With my boyfriends crazy schedule for a while we were just feeding whenever we woke up or went to bed. Once we picked a set schedule for feedings and stuck to it for a few days, they started eating much more regularly and after a few months it's not even an issue anymore :)

Options options options! I have a 1 year old who we're currently working with on excessive chewing. Anything you don't want eaten should be put up/away (shoes, belts, pillows) but it can be hard to avoid stuff like couch chewing. That's where toys come in handy. With enough options in front of them of things that are acceptable for them to play with they will be far less likely to go at the couch/notebook/pillow/etc. I highly recommend lots of solid rubber toys like kong, they're pretty much the bees knees and more safe then stuffed ones that get torn apart in minutes and eaten.

Also, lots of exercise! Hard to chew everything when you're tired from a long walk!

I just made a bunch of these last night, fun to make 'candy-canes' out of! (Ingrediants: 1 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup margarine, 1/4 cup bacon grease, 1/2 cup milk, 2 teaspoons beef bouillon, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 3/4 cornmeal, 2 teaspoons white sugar, 3 cups whole wheat flour,1 egg, beaten and 1 cup boiling water)

•Put 1 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup margarine, 1/4 cup bacon grease in a large bowl. Boil water (add bouillon) and add to bowl, then let stand 10 minutes.

•Then add cornmeal, milk, sugar, cheddar and egg (This is where I would add food coloring). Mix flour in 1 cup at a time until stiff.

•Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, mixing in additional flour as necessary until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2" thickness. Cut with cookie cutter, and place 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

•Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool before serving. Store in a loosely covered container.

For candy canes I made a plain dough and a red dough. Make the candy cane shapes with the plain and then bake for about 10 minutes depending on size (smaller candy canes will burn after about 15 minutes). Then remove them from the oven, wrap a string of red dough around the outside and finishing baking for an additional 20 minutes or until firm :)

My boyfriend and I allow our dogs to sleep in our bed but we still crate train :) Dogs are a part of the family, now I can't sleep without the snuggles haha But that's probably in the first 5 questions I ask an owner. Some dogs are not allowed on furniture at home and it's good to be consistent. Some dogs are allowed on furniture but only at guests that allow it's homes. It's always good to ask and make sure :)

Big breeds actually! I've read a few different articles about temperament/behaviors of different dogs and have found most extra large breeds to best for apartment living. The bigger they are the more mellow and lounge-y they get :)