| If you really want your dog to live a long and happy | | | | regularly and watched for problemss. |
| life, there are several things you should do to ensure | | | | You might also need to clip your dog's nails |
| he stays fit and healthy. A dog doesn't need as much | | | | accasionally. Perhaps you don't have the time to |
| care as a small child or a baby would, but it does | | | | carry out these tasks or feel confident enough to do |
| need regular care and attention to keep it healthy. | | | | them. You can always hire a dog groomer to groom |
| Some dogs and breeds need more care than others, | | | | your dog for you. |
| but generally dogs are easy-going, loyal creatures | | | | Every dog needs plenty of exercise, and generally |
| that enjoy human company. | | | | the bigger the dog, the more exercise it will need. If |
| Your dog needs to have regular vaccinations and an | | | | you don't have the time to exercise a dog, then |
| identity tag. It's always better yto check what your | | | | perhaps a different kind of pet would be better for |
| local laws require. In case your dog goes missing, the | | | | you. Not only is regular exercise good for your dog's |
| dog tag should be attached to the collar and have | | | | health, but it also gives him the opportunity to enjoy |
| your name, address and contact phone number on it. | | | | your company. Dogs love company and like to be |
| Once you have brought your dog home, you will | | | | with their 'pack' as much as possible. Remember |
| need to take it to the veterinarian for health checks | | | | when walking your dog he should always be on a |
| and vaccinations on a regular basis. | | | | leash. |
| You must feed your dog regularly! Provide him with | | | | Unless you are palnning to breed from your dog, it is |
| sufficient fresh water every day and enough healthy | | | | a good idea to get your dog spayed or neutered. |
| food for his size and breed type. Ensure that you are | | | | Not only will this stop unwanted puppies, it will also |
| giving the amount and type of food required for | | | | give your dog a longer, healthier life. |
| your dog. | | | | You may want to take your dog to obedience |
| It is very important to groom your dog. Try to bathe | | | | classes. This will enable you to socialize your dog and |
| your dog once a month and keep his/her coat | | | | give you more time together. Dogs are loyal |
| brushed and free from ticks and fleas. Dog's teeth | | | | companions and want nothing more than to be with |
| are very important and care is required to keep them | | | | their owner, and to please him. |
| healthy. Dog's ears and eyes must also be cleaned | | | | |