Soon Spring will be in the air. The snow melts, the ground thaws, tiny buds start peaking through and you know it will soon be Summer. The old saying, April Showers bring May Flowers is true, but what they don't tell you is that April Showers also brings mud. Glorious mud. If you have larger dogs that enjoy a good romp outside, odds are good you also have dogs that enjoy tracking the mud through your house. Here are some tips to help keep your dogs clean & your house too!

First, start with a good grooming. You can either take your dog into a groomer, or do the basics yourself. A good brushing removes loose hair, stimulates the skin and just feels generally good to the dog. Once you