| You're the kind of person who wants to take great | | | | park). |
| care of your pet. He's always there to support you | | | | 5. Get involved in dog training. Taking the time to |
| and provide you with unconditional loyalty, love, and | | | | work one-on-one with your dog will provide you with |
| friendship. So how can you make sure you're | | | | the ability to communicate directly with him by |
| returning the favor? It's easy to do. Follow these ten | | | | obedience cues he knows and forming a strong bond |
| tips and you will be giving your dog the life he | | | | between you two. It's also fun. |
| dreams of. | | | | 6. Have your dog spayed or neutered. Unless you |
| 1. Daily exercise. There are few things in the world | | | | have specific breeding plans - or expect to in the |
| that a dog loves more than his walk. Get him out and | | | | near future - it's better for your dog's health and |
| about and he will love you for it. | | | | attitude as well as for dogs in general because pet |
| 2. Pick up premium dog food. Swing by the vet's | | | | overpopulation is a major problem. |
| office and get recommendations for the best food | | | | 7. Spend time playing with your dog. Make sure to |
| for your dog and the proper amount of daily kibble. | | | | give him lots of positive attention and affection. |
| Stick to these recommendations to ensure continued | | | | 8. Socialize your dog. Give him a chance to meet lots |
| pet health. | | | | of other dogs and people. |
| 3. While you're at the vet make sure your dog is up | | | | 9. Provide consistent, positive leadership. Set fair |
| to date on his shots and any other medical needs. | | | | house rules and make sure he follows them. Be calm |
| 4. Outfit your dog with a collar for daily wear and | | | | and consistent whenever enforcing the rules. |
| keep a nametag with contact information (phone | | | | 10. Provide lots of variety to keep your dog |
| number and address) on his collar. Pick up a quality | | | | entertained. Interactive toys, trips to the park, |
| leash for him to wear anytime he is outside of his | | | | training and games are excellent ways to keep him |
| fenced yard or the house (except, of course, when | | | | mentally stimulated. |
| he's at leash-less events such as a leash-less dog | | | | |