The Canine Cleansing Standard (CCS-2025)

The Ultimate Guide to Grooming and Bathing Your Dog. A systematic and standardized approach to maintaining optimal cleanliness and hygiene for your dog.

Document Purpose:

This is a fictitious Standard to show case how to develop a standard using GitHub, SmartGit and Obsidian. See below for “Why Creating Standards with GitHub is a Smart Choice” for more details.

CCS-2025 Table of Contents

1. Purpose
   Explanation of the objectives and goals of the Canine Cleansing Standard.
2. Equipment Standards
   Specifications and requirements for tools and products used in canine cleansing.
3. Preparation
   Guidelines on preparing the dog and environment for the cleansing process.
4. Cleaning Procedure
   Step-by-step instructions for effectively cleaning your dog.
5. Drying Protocol
   Methods and best practices for drying your dog post-cleaning.
6. Post Cleaning Care
   Recommendations for maintaining your dog’s hygiene after cleansing.
7. Frequency Recommendations
   Suggested intervals for regular cleansing to ensure optimal health.
8. Emergency Exceptions
   Procedures to follow in case of urgent or unexpected situations.
9. Eco-Friendly Cleaning
   How to clean in an eco friendly way.
10. Endorsement
    Information on official recognition and support for the standard.

graph TD;
    A[Pre-Cleaning Assessment] --> B[Environmental Preparation];
    B --> C[Equipment Verification];
    C --> D[Brushing and Detangling];
    D --> E[Bathing];
    E --> F[Rinsing];
    F --> G[Drying];
    G --> H[Post-Cleaning Care];
    H --> I[Regular Maintenance];

    subgraph Preparation
        A
        B
        C
        D
    end

    subgraph Cleaning
        E
        F
    end

    subgraph Post-Cleaning
        G
        H
        I
    end

Why Creating Standards with GitHub is a Smart Choice

In today’s fast-paced digital world, collaboration and transparency are key to creating effective industry standards. Whether in software development, engineering, or even niche areas like canine hygiene (yes, there’s a standard for that!), using GitHub to develop and publish standards provides numerous advantages.

A great example of this approach is the Canine Cleansing Standard (GitHub Repository, GitHub Pages), which demonstrates how GitHub can be used to create, manage, and publish structured standards efficiently. Here’s why you should consider this method for your own standardization efforts:

1. Collaborative Development

GitHub enables multiple contributors to collaborate on a standard, ensuring that it evolves with input from experts across the industry. Features like pull requests, issue tracking, and discussions make it easy to review, refine, and enhance content over time.

2. Version Control and Transparency

With GitHub, every change is tracked, allowing for complete transparency and accountability. Stakeholders can see exactly how a standard has evolved, compare versions, and even revert changes if needed. This ensures that updates are well-documented and auditable.

3. Automated Publishing with GitHub Pages

Once a standard is developed, GitHub Pages provides a simple yet powerful way to publish it as a professional-looking website. This makes the standard easily accessible to all stakeholders without requiring additional hosting services or complex deployments.

4. PDF Generation for Formal Releases

By leveraging GitHub’s release system, organizations can generate and distribute PDF versions of a standard. This ensures that official versions are clearly defined and easily downloadable for offline use or regulatory compliance.

5. Community Engagement and Open Contributions

GitHub fosters an open-source mentality, allowing a broader community to provide feedback and suggestions. This openness leads to higher adoption rates and stronger standards that reflect real-world needs.

6. Automation and Continuous Improvement

Through GitHub Actions and other automation tools, organizations can validate content, generate PDFs on release, and even integrate testing mechanisms to ensure consistency and quality in the standard’s development.

Conclusion

Whether you’re developing a technical specification, an industry guideline, or even a standard for dog grooming best practices, GitHub provides a modern, transparent, and efficient way to create, manage, and publish standards. By embracing GitHub and GitHub Pages, organizations can foster better collaboration, ensure long-term accessibility, and establish clear, well-documented best practices that stand the test of time.

Are you considering using GitHub for your next standard? Let’s discuss how this approach could benefit your industry!