The Importance of Dog Care

Dog care is a simple concept, but very often overlooked. The big difference between a perfectly behaved dog and one that has wandered off, barks in the middle of the street or gets into fights with people is poor dog care. Poor dog care can lead to many problems. But if you want to take care of your pet the right way then follow these tips.

One of the best ways to train your dog is through its food. dog for 79 yr old single man Your dog will be more likely to obey you when you feed it properly and often. It may seem silly, but dogs are highly attuned to the taste of food and you should treat them like they are children, so that they respond to treats rather than threats. Feed your dog on a regular basis, and give it treats to remind it of the treat.

Do not shout at your dog while training it. The dog may have a nervous system that cannot cope with extreme stress, and in most cases this is an issue with the dog, not you. Screaming or hitting the dog is not necessary, and can only serve to make the dog less likely to obey you. Dogs are scared by loud noises and will not listen to command commands anyway.


Dog care starts with the environment, the place where your dog spends most of its time. No matter how well behaved your dog is, it will not be happy if you can hear every grunt and bark coming from their back door, particularly if there is a family member in the house. Having a room that is "quiet" and not in use at all is a great way to train your dog. If your dog goes outside for a walk, make sure it has a water bowl nearby, and use it as a reward.

You should teach your dog to stay inside the house by letting it out for a short walk. Don't overdo it though, because the idea is not to spook your dog into thinking it has to be in the house. Just about all of the loose dogs are in the same position, and if they had not been taught to go back inside, would not be doing it. Take it for a short walk, and make sure your dog can see and hear. Not everyone likes the idea of dogs outside, so if you do, keep it outside, or perhaps get another dog.

It is also important not to let your dog bite. It is important to keep the dog on a leash when it does have a family member in the house, and it is not polite to ignore this rule. If you think your dog is not yet aggressive, give it some time to socialize with other dogs before doing this. dog for single man However, if your dog has already shown aggression towards other dogs or people, do not teach it to bite.

Dog care is essential, and if you have a dog you love, you need to take care of it. Dog care involves proper diet, having plenty of exercise and socializing. With a little hard work and dedication, you can make a huge difference in your dog's behavior and feel good about yourself for taking care of your dog.