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How to Equip Your Dog for a Happy, Healthy Life

How to Equip Your Dog for a Happy, Healthy Life

Julia Henriques by Julia Henriques
September 15, 2022
in Grooming, Dogs
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  • Have the Budget
  • Spend Time
  • Keep it Positive
  • Take Your Dog to School
  • Take Him for Walks and Outings
  • Give Your Dog a Healthy Diet
  • It’s Not Rocket Science – But it Does Require Some Thought

You’re planning to get the pup you always wanted, and you want him to experience the best of everything a pet can get. Most of all, you want your pet to be happy and healthy – tail wagging, trusting, and delighted with your companionship. However, perfect visions and imperfect realities don’t always match. What can you do to make your vision of a happy family dog as real as you possibly can?

Have the Budget

Keeping a pet dog has its costs. Most essential to cover are food and veterinary care. While food is easy enough to calculate and factor into your budget, the cost of veterinary care for a sick dog can come as a shock. This Old House has reviewed some affordable pet insurance options. Consider choosing one if you aren’t sure about your ability to cope with unexpected dog-related medical costs.

Spend Time

Dogs are sociable animals that like to feel part of a family. That’s exactly why they make such good pets. However, that does mean that your new puppy, and later, your adult dog will need a lot of your time. First prize? Someone at home for most of the day to keep your dog company. A dog that’s feeling bored, lonely, and neglected will act out. He isn’t happy. You aren’t happy. It’s a far cry from the relationship you were hoping for.

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Keep it Positive

Every puppy needs training to become a good companion. Harsh discipline is not the answer! It can even make your dog behave aggressively towards you or other members of your family. Train within your dog’s capacity to learn. Keep it positive. Offer rewards. The worst punishment you’ll inflict? Ignoring your dog for a few minutes!

Take Your Dog to School

Even if you’re perfectly capable of training your own dog, puppy school and dog school will be a benefit. Your dog gets used to socializing with other dogs. He also gets to realize that every single stranger isn’t necessarily a threat. Don’t worry! He’ll still protect your property – he’s just less likely to bite first and be sorry afterward.

Take Him for Walks and Outings

Your dog’s energy can be charming! But excess energy will find an outlet and you won’t necessarily approve of your dog’s choice. Daily walks and occasional outings will work off energy and add interest to his or her life. Do keep your dog on a leash unless you are in a safe place and you’re absolutely sure your pet will come when called.

Give Your Dog a Healthy Diet

Table scraps are not good for dogs. Consult your veterinarian on a good, affordable dog feeding programme starting with puppy food and progressing to a formulation that’s meant for adult dogs. Treats are great for motivation. Keep them small, and opt for treats that were designed with doggy health in mind.

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It’s Not Rocket Science – But it Does Require Some Thought

Keeping your dog healthy and happy isn’t terribly hard work, but before you get one, you should do some thinking. A dog isn’t just there for your pleasure. He or she is a living creature with needs, and if you aren’t sure you can fulfill them, you shouldn’t get one. Sign up as a volunteer at an animal welfare organization if you want the canine contact but aren’t sure you can sustain your part of the deal full-time.

Julia Henriques

Julia Henriques

Julia Henriques, a pet blogger with 5 years of experience, retired from a 35-year banking career to become the editor of the Pet Rescue Blog in 2019. She's passionate about her pet dog Joy, whom she's had since 2016, and now shares her expertise on pet care and natural healthcare options. Julia resides in Chicago with her partner Marc and their rescued Samoyed, Tarka.

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