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Keep a Towel by the Door

A towel is the simplest, quickest solution to clean off a dirty pet. Microfiber towels are best because they’re more absorbent than cotton, according to Rover.

This grooming towel on Amazon works on any dog breed or size. It’s lightweight but durable enough to last round after round of washes.

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Train Your Pet to Wipe Their Own Paws

Let’s preface this by saying training won’t work for all pets. You know your pet better than anyone, and whether it’s worth the time it’ll take to train them to wipe their own paws. Wagwalking.com says it can take three to six weeks. Start hiding a treat in a towel until they learn the command.

“As you introduce your pup to this concept, you can introduce a simple command word such as ‘wipe your paws,’ or you can use a single word such as ‘wipe’ or ‘paws,’ ” according to the website.

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