Saturday, January 10, 2015

4 Ways To Keep Your Dog Happy & Healthy

By Garrett McMahan


Dogs are the usually contented animals by nature and we think of cats more often, if we link them to those bad tempered and unhappy creatures. To make sure however, that your dog is the happiest furry creature there is, the following are some tips to do.

1. A Well-Trained Dog Is Ideal

If your dog is just allowed, he will stay always near you 24 hours a day and even seven days a week. Bring your dog along always, if possible because dogs usually don't want to be alone. One big reason why people leave dogs behind is due to bad behavior, and there are also places where dogs are not allowed. Invest in dog training DVDs if you want to bring your dog to many places.

Obedience training DVDs can make it is easy for you to teach your dog a variety of skills, such as dog leash training, learning not to jump on people, learning to stop barking on command, sitting, staying and many other basic skills. Once you have completed dog training, you will have a safer animal that is well behaved enough to take almost anywhere.

2. Get Out There & Play

Dogs enjoy some playing time daily because they need a good level of exercise also. They may differ on the levels of energy because each breed and also the individual dogs have these differences. There are dogs that enjoy long walks and also enjoy playing dog agility sports like Frisbee playing, but there are also dogs that just enjoy short daily walks or some play fetching. Games such as tug games or hide and seek are games that some dogs enjoy. You can keep them from being bored by providing them play time and enough physical activities. If you have dogs with lots of energy in them, they can become tense and also destructive, if they become bored.

3. Grooming Is Essential

A well groomed dog can become more comfortable, and this can be despite grooming quite a hard chore, and this is important. If your dog is often outside and playing, bathing your dog have to be done, at least once a month or more. The best type of shampoo used for your dog can be asked when you talk to your vet. Keep your dog's coat shiny and also free from tangles if you brush them several times a week and dogs love this. This can be a good bonding time for both of you and this is when you brush them which they like. You may also want to learn how to clean your dog's ears or you want to learn trimming your dog's toenails.

4. Your Vet Is A Great Resource

It goes without saying that your dog needs to stay up-to-date on all of his or her vaccines, but dogs also need a yearly physical. During this visit, your veterinarian will assess their overall health and probably suggest taking some blood to check a variety of factors. These blood tests are important for older dogs, especially as they can show the first signs of many potential health issues. In addition, you also want to schedule a yearly teeth cleaning for your dog and perhaps twice yearly if needed.




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