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Helpful Tips to Take Care of a Dog

 

Dogs, too, have physical and emotional needs, that's why owning a dog takes responsibility and great care, which translate to providing healthy foods, clean drinking water, safe shelter, physical activities with a happy owner in a happy environment. 

 

Feeding your dog properly requires these daily procedures: give him quality food, which consists of meat or good protein dog food from https://topdogtips.com/best-small-dog-crates-for-puppies/ and with the right amounts; feed him twice a day, morning and evening, and figure out the right amount per feeding and, at the same time, initiate bathroom training 20-30 minutes after eating; and end each meal with clean, drinking water and, as much as possible, the dog must have abundant access to water when inside the house and outside in the yard.  Basically, dog food is the proper food for dogs, therefore, avoid giving your dog excessive dog treats since treats are supposed to be given only during dog training time and avoid giving people food, such as chocolates, avocado, bread dough, grapes, raisins, onions, and many more.

 

It is important to let your dog be checked by a veterinarian, as part of caring for the dog's health, and to get your dog vaccinated against rabies with regular booster injections and to have your dog be treated from all forms of parasites, like roundworms, heartworms, fleas, ticks, as a preventive treatment. Read more tips at https://topdogtips.com/top-5-best-electric-collars-dogs/.  

 

Part of health care on your dog is the right grooming, which covers the following: brushing the dog's hair regularly to reduce shedding and keep the coat in good condition and knot-free; giving the dog a bath, the frequency will depend on the breed so inquire from the vet regarding this, to clean the dog's coat with a mild, dog shampoo and, if the dog's hair is long, a dog groomer may help trim the hair well, short enough to be free from touching debris and sticking grass; and trimming the dog's nails, which can be tricky as dogs are sensitive to having their nails cut, so you have to do this quickly.

 

A regular regimen of exercise must be given to your dog as an essential part of keeping the dog active, as well as to burn off excess energy from the dog which can cause behavioral problems, such as chewing, digging, or excess barking, although the kind of exercise depends on the kind of breed as some breeds need lots of running and physical activities and here are suggested exercises: daily walks with you fro about 30-45 minutes; running around the yard, just be sure that there is a fence surrounding the external part of your land property; and have some form of play with your dog with the rest of the family members so there's an exchange of caring and fun.

 

To be able for dogs to attain the following - to learn obedience to their masters or dog owners, to stir up their mental condition, and to develop their emotional state, dog training is needed, therefore, bring your dog initially to a dog training session to learn how to train and reward your dog once he obeys all the commands and consider these sessions as your bonding time with your dog. See some dog news at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/dogs/.

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