How to Be a Good Dog Owner?

By: Arpan Mondal on 01:29

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If you have a dog, or have just gotten a pup, you know all about the unconditional love your pet gives. You want to give back to your loyal canine, but how? Read the advice given below.

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   Learn to groom your dog yourself. It is a great time for you to bond with your dog. Take your dog to the groomers when it isn't possible for you to groom properly. Grooming should be done on a daily basis,and dogs should be given baths at least twice every month.
   
   

   
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   Take your dog out for two long walks each day. 'Long' means about thirty minutes. He needs the exercise, and this will become a good habit for both of you. However, if you have a small breed or a puppy, you might want to start out with less and gradually work your way up. Also, if you have a large yard play fun games like fetch and Frisbee.
   
   

   
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   Crate train your dog. This means he needs to sleep in his crate from the beginning. A crate is your dogs home (den) and his security. If you have a young puppy, some people claim that it helps to stick an analog clock wrapped in a towel next to your "sleeping beauty" because it sounds like a mother dog's heartbeat.
   
   

   
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   Make sure you reward and compliment your pup when he does something right. Give him a treat, or say 'Good boy! Great job!' in an excited voice.
   
   

   
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   When your pup is young, take him to training classes. Teach him basic commands such as 'Sit', 'Stay', 'Down' and 'Heel' and how to walk on a leash. Training will also give you tips on how to control him and better his behavior.
   
   

   
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   Let your pooch to know how to act around other dogs by giving him social interaction. If you don't have another dog introduce to him to dogs you know (example: your best friends pooch).
   
   

   
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   Be sure you license your dog. Dog tags are important for your dog to have and microchips are affordable so you can get your dog back if he runs away. Also, you can put on his tag, his name, and your phone number or the place where you live, so people can know where to leave your dog!