Dogs make great pets but you do need to keep them clean. Now if your dog has hair that must be cleaned often. It really isn't that difficult to keep your dogs hair nice and clean. This hub has some simple tips.

1. Brush your dog. Regular grooming is good for the dog (or cat) and collects loose fur on the brush where it can be removed and disposed of easily.

2. Use that same brush to brush your floors and furniture. I have two heavy-shedding Border Collies that leave enough daily fur to be raked up on the carpets daily. A few swipes with their grooming brushes really helps to gather up that fur.

3. Vacuum regularly. There are a number of vacuums that come with special attachments for pet hair.

4. Try a damp sponge for flat surfaces. It's simple, but it actually picks up a lot of hair.

5. Check pet stores and supply catalogs. There are a number of special gadget designed to make pet hair clean-up easier from rolls of sticky tape to long-handled rubber rakes. You might find one that suits your tastes.

6. One more note: if you moisten your hand with a little water and stroke a short-haired pet (dog or cat) you will be able to scoop off a lot of loose hairs without even using a brush.

7. A little extra effort in keeping pet hair cleaned seems to be a concession we need to make to share our homes with our 4-legged pals. I consider the joy, companionship and humor they add to my life well worth the effort. I hope some of these tips will work for you.