Saturday, June 30, 2012

Information about the basic needs of dogs

By Almarth Dehkoul


Any individual that lives with a dog will make it clear that it can occasionally be difficult work but is certainly rewarding. Each dog has basic wants. Our job as a dog owner is to meet these desires for him. By doing this we are guaranteeing his physical and psychological health and contentment.

Nourishment needs are vital. By providing your dog with a good food which suits them perfectly you are guaranteeing their good health. You may need to experiment initially to discover which food suits your individual dog and there are many options available. Pet stores and shops stock tinned meat and dry kibble, some have additions and coloring's and others are additive free. A few of the people decide to feed a uncooked food diet but this will need research to guarantee all food group necessities are met.

Weight is something that will have to be managed for a healthy dog. Excessive food intake and poor chance to burn away the food consumption will end in an obese dog. This obesity may cause joint and heart Problems and is very detrimental to a dog's health.

Exercise needs must be met to live with a happy dog. Regular walking and play will keep your dog in great condition and stimulate him both psychologically and physically. Teach a dog to bring a ball and you have regular demanding exercise on cue. Retrieve games are very good for fitness and dog/owner relationship.

Dog training is another wonderful bonding opportunity. Learning something new so as to get praise and reward will perform wonders for your dog's confidence in both himself and you as an owner. Positive dog training involves strengthening of behavior that you want the dog to reiterate, then offering reward. You'll both enjoy this type of learning a lot. Meeting the needs of your dog is also superb for your own self confidence. Another superb method to build self-confidence is to learn how to teach a dog to fetch.




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