| dog is not only your best friend. He is also your | | | | Fifth, provide your dog with adequate veterinarian |
| trusted companion, confidant and administers | | | | care. This includes yearly wellness checks and making |
| unconditional love all the time. Doesn't he deserve to | | | | sure that he is up to date on his vaccinations. Also, |
| receive a little from you in return? If you truly care | | | | you should ensure that your dog has a proper collar |
| about him, then you need to administer not only love | | | | and ID tag so that he can be found if lost. You may |
| but quality daily care to your dog at all times. In this | | | | even consider micro chipping him, a small procedure |
| article, we'll talk about your dog's needs and how to | | | | that puts a small chip under his skin which enables him |
| meet them so that he is around for a long time.. | | | | to be properly identified if lost. |
| First of all, dogs need fresh food and water every | | | | Sixth, abide by all local laws and make sure that he is |
| single day. Your best bet is to get breed specific dog | | | | properly licensed. Many counties require that you pay |
| food and formulas that are specifically formulated for | | | | yearly fees to have your dog licensed. If so, get that |
| his needs. For instance, if you have a puppy you | | | | dog license. |
| should give him puppy formula and if you have an | | | | Seventh, consider getting your dog neutered or |
| older dog, you should feed him senior dog food. | | | | spayed. Researchers have shown that neutered or |
| Second, dog needs socialization. This can be | | | | spayed dogs have less behavior problems than dogs |
| administered by enrolling him in a dog training course | | | | that aren't. In addition, this medical procedure reduced |
| or doggie day care. Either way, he’ll learn to | | | | overpopulation of dogs which can be quite |
| get along with other dogs as well as people too. | | | | problematic indeed. |
| He’ll learn how to follow commands and | | | | Eighth, give your dog unconditional love too. He loves |
| proper behavioral techniques. In the end, you'll have a | | | | you so do what you can to show him love back. Play |
| properly socialized dog that is better behaved and | | | | with him and give him the attention that he craves. |
| happier too. | | | | After all, he is part of your pack now so let him |
| Third, exercise your companion daily. You should let | | | | know it! One way to show you care is to play games |
| him outside every single day. If you have a gated | | | | with him, give him dog specific toys and occasional |
| yard, let him run free for a bit and get the exercise | | | | offer him healthy treats. Also, if he makes mistakes, |
| that his body needs. Also, you should take him on | | | | work with him to get them right. You aren’t |
| daily a walk which is good for his mind, body and | | | | perfect and neither is he. |
| spirit too. | | | | In conclusion, by taking the time to properly care for |
| Fourth, leash him when you go out. This is not only | | | | your dog, you’ll giving him a new lease on life |
| for the protection of other dogs but for your | | | | and guaranteeing that he stays healthy and happy |
| dog’s protection as well. A dog on a leash is | | | | for a very long time. After all, your dog is worth it |
| great because you are better able to control his | | | | and he craves quality care just like you. Give |
| actions which make him a joy to be around. | | | | generously and reap a hundredfold. |