DON’T: Let Your Dog Into Your Home With Dirty Paws
We’re here to talk about the safety of your dog, not the spotlessness of your couch. And in addition to being, yes, an issue of cleanliness, cleaning your dog’s paws is actually a safety issue. Those furry, padded feet collect all kinds of dirt and bacteria, not to mention chemicals from streets and lawns. When — not if, but when — your dog licks its paws, it’ll ingest all that crud.