| How to Vacuum Your Dog Posted: 05 Aug 2018 01:00 AM PDT When a dog sheds, its hair can get everywhere! Instead of vacuuming up the hair that your dog leaves behind, you can actually vacuum the hair directly from your dog's body. To do this, you'll need to get your dog acclimated to the vacuum and purchase the proper pet grooming attachments so that you don't hurt it. Once you've gotten your dog used to the sound of the vacuum, it's simply a matter of running the proper attachment over its body to suck up loose hair. EditAcclimating Your Dog to the Vacuum - Purchase a quiet vacuum to calm your dog down. Look online or in a department store for vacuums that are made specifically to be quiet. The noise from the vacuum will irritate or scare away most dogs, and purchasing a vacuum on the quieter side may make them less stressed. Make sure that the vacuum you purchase works with whatever dog-vacuuming attachment that you purchase.
- Some popular brands include the Shark Rotator, Miele Dynamic U1 Cat & Dog, and Miele Dynamic U1 Jazz.[1]
- Turn the vacuum on near your dog. Since dogs have good hearing, the noise from the vacuum can irritate it. Your dog may be startled or scared at first, but exposing it to the vacuum cleaner's noise should get it used to the sound. Put your dog in the same room as the vacuum and turn it on.[2]
- If the dog has had a bad experience with a vacuum, it may have developed a phobia and you'll have to spend more time getting it used to the vacuum cleaner.
- Call your dog over to the vacuum. Call the dog over to the vacuum while it's on. If your dog is scared of the vacuum and refuses to come, turn it off and call the dog over to you. Continue to do this each day, until you can turn on the vacuum without scaring away your dog.[3]
- Getting your dog used to the vacuum while it's off might ease its anxiety.
- It could take several weeks for your dog to get acclimated to the loud sound of the vacuum. Don't get discouraged.
- Give your dog treats and positive reinforcement if it is still scared. Reward the dog with a treat if it doesn't run away and remains calm as you vacuum it. You can also pet your dog and tell it that it did a good job. The more positive you are around the vacuum, the less scared the dog will be.[4]
- When you call your dog over to the vacuum and give it a treat, you're showing it that there's nothing to fear.
- Negative reinforcement may confuse or scare away your dog, and shouldn't be used when training it to be calm when next to the vacuum.
EditUsing a Dog Grooming Attachment - Purchase a dog grooming attachment for your vacuum. The attachments that normally come with your vacuum could create a suction that could hurt your dog. Pet grooming attachments are made specifically to remove the hair from your dog's coat and won't harm your dog. You can typically find these tools online or at a pet store. Before you install or use the attachment, read the directions that came with the product.[5]
- Popular pet grooming attachments include the FURminator Vacuum Attachment, Bissell Bark Bath, or Dyson Vacuum-Assisted Dog Groomer.
- Make sure that the vacuum attachment you purchase fits the model of vacuum you plan on using. This information can be found in the product description or instructions for the vacuum.
- Call your dog over to you. Turn the vacuum on and call your dog over to you. Do not force your dog to be around the vacuum if it is still scared. Make sure that the dog is dry before you vacuum it.[6]
- Having the dog sit or lie down may make it easier to vacuum the dog.
- Run the attachment over the dog's back in one long motion. Start from the bottom of the dog's neck and run the attachment over the dog's back and down to its tail. Move the vacuum with the grain so that you don't pull any hair out. Then, continue to vacuum the rest of the dog's back using the same technique. Hold your dog by the collar to keep it still while you do this.[7]
- If the dog runs or looks distressed, take a break and try again later.
- Run the attachment over the area 1 or 2 times to completely lift up any loose hair.
- Don't put the vacuum on or near your dog's face, genitals, or rear end.
- Some attachments will have a button on the top of the attachment that sucks the hair into the vacuum when pressed. Gather as much hair as you can on the attachment, lift it off your dog, then press the button to suck up the hair.[8]
- Vacuum the dog's legs. Have the dog stand or sit and run the attachment from the top of its shoulders or hips, down to the top of its feet. If your dog is moving its legs, hold its paw to keep it still. Run the attachment over each leg 2-3 times to lift up loose hair.[9]
- Vacuum the dog's chest and belly. Run the attachment from the dog's collarbone, down to its stomach. Repeat the grooming method until you lift up the loose hair on the underside of the dog. Once you're finished, you will have successfully vacuumed all the loose hair off your dog.[10]
- You can also have your dog roll over or play dead to make it easier to vacuum its stomach.
EditEstablishing a Routine - Give the dog a treat after vacuuming it. A dog treat will act as positive reinforcement and can reduce any existing anxieties that your dog associates with the vacuum. If your dog believes that it will get a treat after being vacuumed, it will be more likely to behave itself while you do it.[11]
- You can also reward the dog by saying "Great job" or by petting it.
- Vacuum your dog regularly. If you own a dog that has a longer coat, you'll want to vacuum your dog at least 2 times a month because dogs with long coats typically shed more heavily than short and medium haired dogs. If you have a dog with a medium or short coat, you can vacuum it once a month.[12]
- Vacuuming your dog acts as an alternative for brushing.
- Creating a regular routine will help you remember to vacuum your dog regularly.
- You may want to vacuum your dog more in fall and spring because dogs often shed more during these times.[13]
- Clean the vacuum after every use. Empty out the dog hair from the vacuum bag so that your vacuum works properly the next time you use it. Check the filter and brush roller on the vacuum cleaner and remove any twisted or bundled up hair.[14]
- Don't vacuum your dog if it's wet or muddy. The vacuum method is meant for grooming purposes and shouldn't be used to clean a dirty dog. Your vacuum may also not be suited for water, so avoid vacuuming it if it's wet or muddy.
- If your dog is muddy or dirty, you can give it a bath instead.
- Don't force your dog to be near the vacuum if it's scared. Take your time and work with your dog until its anxiety goes away.
- Some dogs may never accept being groomed by vacuum. For those dogs, you may simply need to do it the old-fashioned way with a brush and a bit of patience.
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| How to Get Beach Hair Posted: 04 Aug 2018 05:00 PM PDT Beachy, windswept hair might be the most effortless hairstyle of all. It's a popular look worn by everyone from A-listers to the surfer girl next door. Even if you don't live close to the ocean, you can get this cool hairstyle yourself! EditStyling Your Hair - Braid your hair while it's damp and let it air dry for defined waves. Dampen your hair in the shower or mist it with a spray bottle, then separate your hair and make 4-8 braids, depending on how much hair you have. Leave the braids in until your hair is dry, then remove them.[1]
- For the best results, spray your hair with a salt spray to dampen.
- Experiment with different braids like French braids or fishtails to see what kind of curls they create in your hair!
- Twist damp hair into 4 or more buns and let them air dry for extra volume. Spray your hair with a salt or texturizing spray before dividing your hair into 4 or more sections. Twist each section so it forms a bun, then place at least 2 of the buns on top of your head and 2 at the nape of your neck. You can use U-shaped bobby pins to secure the buns so they don't leave creases in your hair.[2]
- If you have thin hair, add a volumizing spray to your roots before putting your hair into buns. Once you have pinned up your hair, blast your roots with your hair dryer until they are dry, and allow the rest of your hair to dry naturally.
- The more buns you do, the smaller your waves will be.
- Create beachy waves with a curling wand. Wrap sections of hair around your wand for 10 seconds each. Once you've finished all of your hair, run your fingers through your hair to make the curls look messier.[3]
- Don't curl the bottom of your hair if you want natural-looking waves.
- For an extra messy look, twist your hair as you wrap it around the wand.
- Alternate the directions of the curl to get a wind-swept look. Curl some sections of your hair towards your face and others away from your face. The sections of hair nearest your face should be curled back away from your face for the most flattering look.[4]
- Pull your hair into a ponytail and curl sections for quick waves. Place your hair in a ponytail as high on your head as possible. Take of your hair and wrap it around your curling wand, starting at the ponytail elastic and working your way down. Repeat this until you've curled the whole ponytail, then take your hair down.[5]
- For natural-looking waves, don't curl the bottom of each piece of hair.
- Twist your hair and go over each twist with a flat iron if you don't have a wand. You can usually do this by dividing your hair into 2 sections, but if you have very thick hair you might want to do 4 sections. Twist the hair as tightly as you can without it curling back on itself, then run your flat iron slowly down each twist. When you unwrap it, tousle the waves with your fingers and spray with hairspray.[6]
- Add light highlights to your hair to mimic a sun-kissed look. If you spend time in the sun, your hair will naturally become lighter. You can get this same look by adding honey-colored or blonde highlights to your hair.
- Try misting your hair with lemon and water and leaving it in the sun, or go to a professional salon!
EditKeeping Your Waves Overnight - Apply a moisturizer to your hair before you style it. Beachy waves are often made with salt sprays, but these can be extremely drying for your hair, just like real sun and saltwater can be. Protect your hair by applying a lightweight moisturizer to the ends of your hair, or to all of your hair if your hair is thick or coarse.[7]
- Having soft, nourished hair will help keep your waves from getting too brittle or crunchy overnight.
- Finish your style with volumizing hairspray. Lock in your look with a hairspray that is strong enough to hold your curls but flexible enough to look natural.[8]
- For best effects, try spraying your hairspray into the air, then walk into it to let it gently mist your hair. Or you can try holding the hairspray about from your hair when you're spraying it.
- Braid your hair or wrap it in a scarf while you sleep. To keep your waves from frizzing as you lay on your pillow, try braiding them before you go to bed. This will add extra curl overnight!
- If you don't want to change the shape of your waves, wrap your hair in a scarf before you lay down. Even with a scarf, they still might be a little flattened the next day.
EditMaking Your Own Salt Spray - Mix warm water and salt in a spray bottle. Pour of warm water and of sea salt into a spray bottle. Shake the bottle well to make sure the sea salt has fully dissolved.[9]
- Add coconut oil and leave-in conditioner. Pour or coconut or argan oil and of leave-in conditioner to the spray bottle. Shake the bottle well to combine the ingredients.[10]
- For extra hold, replace the leave-in conditioner with hair gel.
- Add 1-2 drops of an essential oil if you want a scented spray. You don't have to add any fragrance, but if you do want to, think of a scent that will work well with your tropical waves, like coconut or citrus. If your leave-in conditioner is scented, you may not want to add any additional fragrance.[11]
- Store the mixture in the spray bottle. Salt sprays will last until the water evaporates. If the salt mixture clogs up the spray nozzle, place the nozzle in warm clean water and pump it until it flows freely again.
EditThings You'll Need EditHomemade Salt Spray - Plastic spray bottle
- sea salt
- leave-in conditioner
- coconut or argan oil
- warm water
- 1-2 drops fragrance (if desired)
- Beachy waves look best on layered hairstyles. Opt for long, face-framing layers.
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| How to Change the Language on an iPhone Posted: 04 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to change the default written language on your iPhone. Your iPhone's language will not always determine the language used in non-Apple apps or on websites, though it should translate most content automatically. Keep in mind that if your iPhone is stuck in a language that reads from right to left, all horizontal screen options will be reversed. - Open your iPhone's Settings . Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a grey box with gears on it.
- Scroll down and tap General. This option is near a quarter of the way down the "Settings" page, and has a pale grey gear icon to the left of it.
- Scroll down and tap . From the bottom of the screen, it's the seventh option up. Common non-English iterations of this option include the following:[1]
- Chinese - Tap 語言和地區
- Spanish - Tap Idioma y región
- Hindi - Tap भाषा और क्षेत्र
- Arabic - Tap اللغة والمنطقة
- Russian - Tap язык и регион
- Tap . It's the top option on this page. Doing so opens a language selection menu.
- Select a language. Scroll until you find the language that you want to use, then tap it to select it. A blue checkmark (✓) will appear next to the selected language.
- Tap . It's in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Tap when prompted. This blue-text option is at the bottom of the screen. Tapping it will cause your iPhone's screen to go black as it changes the default language.
- Wait for the language to finish changing. Once the language has been changed to your preferred one, you'll be back at the "Language & Region" screen.
- If your phone is stuck in a language that you can identify but can't understand and you can't find the Language & Region option, try typing "language & region" into Google Translate and setting the other side of the translator to the language in question.
- Some languages, such as Arabic, use right-to-left writing instead of left-to-right. If your phone is in a right-to-left language, all horizontal screen options will be reversed (e.g., top-left-corner options will be in the top-right corner, etc.).
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