As a professional upland guide and dog trainer I come across plenty of ticks on dogs. I've tried a lot of methods for removal over the years.....the best tool I've come across is the "Easy Grip Precision Compression Tick Remover". And don't forget the Frontline and Lyme Shots.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000G698QA/nextag-hpc-20/ref=nosim


Capt. O J Chartrand Jr
Adventure Guide Service
www.adventureguideservice.com