Wash your dog’s fur in a bath with shampoo. Work up a thick lather all over their body and rinse. Once they have been washed, dry them with a towel so that their fur is still slightly damp. Damp fur will hold dye more effectively than completely dry fur. Use shampoos specifically designed for dog fur, like Apply a sterile ophthalmic ointment to your dog's eyes, especially if you plan on dyeing the fur around their eyes or on their face. Ophthalmic ointments will help prevent any dye irritating their eyes and will reduce the chance of infection in case dye invariably does get in their eye.  Although using ointment is a good idea regardless of where you are dyeing, it won’t be essential if you are dyeing minimal parts of their body, like the tail. Each ointment will come with a set of directions for applying the ointment in your dog’s eye. If you are using a homemade dye, you will need to mix it with water and place it into a spray bottle. Use half the amount of water as you are using day. If you are using one cup of dye then you will need to use half a cup of water. Most store bought dyes will give you mixing and application instructions. Once your dog is clean and relatively dry, use a comb or brush to prepare their fur for the application of the hair dye. Simply brush the area you plan on dyeing with a comb to straighten their fur so that the dye can be applied as evenly as possible. The better and more thorough their hair is brushed the easier it will be to evenly apply the hair dye. If you are applying dye made from food coloring or foods you’ll need to mix the dye with water and apply it with a spray bottle. Hair chalk can be rubbed directly into your dog’s fur, whereas bottle dyes will need to be applied by hand with gloves. However you are applying the dye, be sure to do so evenly so that your dog’s fur isn’t patchy. Make sure to cover the entire area you are dying before going over it with a second coat. Most dyes that you purchase will come with instructions and best practices for applying dye to your dog’s fur. Let your dog’s fur dry so that the dye can set. You’ll need to let your dog’s fur dry for varying amounts of time depending on whether or not you used a dry or wet dye. Dry dyes, like chalk, will only need to be left for a few minutes before they set, whereas dyes that have been sprayed on will need to sit for around 15-20 minutes. You can use a hairdryer on a low setting to decrease your dog’s drying time.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash their fur. Apply ointment to your dog’s eyes. Mix the dye. Comb or brush their fur. Apply the dye evenly on the desired areas. Let dry.


It is customary to begin formal letters with "Dear." The word "Dear" conveys warmth yet professionalism, and omitting it makes a letter seem less formal. After "Dear," follow with a courtesy title, such as Mr., Mrs., Dr., or Ms. You should only omit a courtesy title if you are unsure of the person’s gender. If you are unsure of a woman’s marital status, use Ms., which can be used in place of either Miss or Mrs. Unless you know the person well and regularly address each other by your first names, only use the recipient’s surname (last name) for your salutation. For instance, your salutation might read “Dear Ms. Bell” or “Dear Dr. Smith.” If you know the person's name but you are not sure of their gender, you can use their full name instead of a courtesy title, such as “Dear Jamie Wilde.” Although semicolons and commas are common for informal letters, a formal salutation should always be punctuated with a colon. The final appearance of your salutation should be as follows: “Dear Mr. Brown:” or “Dear Editor:”
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One-sentence summary -- Format your salutation as Dear (title) (surname). Follow the opening of your salutation with a courtesy title. Use the person's last name in your salutation. End your salutation with a colon.


Once most of the stain is gone, apply a laundry pre-treatment stain remover to the garment. Massage the product deep into the stain, then rinse the stain with cold water. This will remove any final residue. Most garments can be washed in warm or cool water. If your garment no longer has the care tag, use cool water and a gentle cycle. If you do not have time to do the laundry, wash the affected area with cool water and soap. Rinse the area, then pat it dry with a towel. If the stain is very light, another run through the washer may be all that is needed. If the stain is still visible, you may need to repeat the acetone treatment. Do not put the garment into the dryer if the stain is still there. You can air-dry the garment, however. The safest option is to allow the garment to air dry, but you can use a dryer if you are absolutely certain that the stain is gone. If you notice any residue after washing the garment, do not put it in the dryer, otherwise you'll set the stain. If there is any residue, put it through the washer again. You can also repeat the acetone treatment, or take it to the dry cleaner.
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Apply a laundry pre-treatment stain remover. Wash the garment using the cycle and temperature on the care tag. Wash the garment again if the stain remains. Dry the garment once the stain is completely gone.