Dog Care Tips: Parent’s Guide

by Richard Rifat
Ever heard of the saying “man’s best friend”? It is referring to dogs. They are beautiful creatures we’ve all come to love. If you’re looking to add a dog to your home or already have one, you may want to see some of my best dog tips.
These tips will help you take care of your dog and make you an even better pet parent. Some of them are pretty obvious and easy to do, while some others may require a little more effort. Either way, a dog is a wonderful companion to have and you want to make sure you’re doing the right things.
1. Dog Care Tips- Provide Shelter and a Healthy Environment
Your dog needs a good shelter to protect it from harsh weather conditions. This environment should be clean and conducive so your dog doesn’t get infected.
Just like humans, dogs deserve good living conditions and you should strive to provide a safe environment for your dog.
2. Balanced Feeding Diet
Follow the feeding requirements given by your veterinarian. The food you give to your dog should contain balanced nutrients; using feeds from trusted companies will save you a lot in determining the right amount of nutrients to give your dog.
Feeding patterns and needs vary between dog species. You want to also reduce the amount of ‘human food’ you give your dog as that lacks the complete nutrients dogs need.
Ensure you provide clean fresh water at all times to prevent dehydration.
3. Dog Care Tips- Exercise Frequently
Dogs are active animals and need to exercise frequently to stay fit. You need to routinely take your dog for walks across the parks and runs if possible.
You should also let the dog run around from time to time in your yard if you have one. Exercise stimulates the mind of the dogs, burns calories to avoid obesity, and prevents boredom.
4. Routinely Check Your Dog’s Physical and Mental Health
Do not wait till your dog falls sick before taking it to see a veterinarian. Schedule routine checkups for your dog to check its physical and mental health and provide immediate medication and care where necessary.
You may be shocked to know that dogs do have mental health issues just like humans. They can get bored, they can get anxiety attacks and become unstable especially when in unfamiliar environments like crowded places.
You can get anxiety vests for your dog and use them when going around things and places that may make your dog anxious. See a list of vests for your dog,
5. Ensure Identification Tags and Proper Licensing
Depending on your location, ensure you do the proper dog licensing in your area and provide an identification tag for your dog at all times. This will help the dog to be safely returned to you should it be lost.
Some areas advise microchips or tattoos as a means of identification for your dog. Whichever one is acceptable in your location, ensure it is provided for your dog so it doesn’t get lost and cannot be returned to you.
6. Dog Care Tips– Get Pet Insurance for Your Dog
Insurance ensures you don’t get overwhelmed or unable to provide the necessary care during an emergency. Treating accidents or illness can cost you anything from $1000 to $1500 and this can be a challenge without insurance.
Get insurance for your dog to cover its health needs.
7. Train Your Dog
The same way you want to train your kids so they grow up being responsible and productive, you also want to train your dog. Although dog training varies from training kids, you can learn a thing or two from training kids.
You need patience when training your dog as it’ll most likely not get it at first but with time and repetition, your dog will become more responsible and productive.
It is best to join a dog training course for more effective ways to train your dog.
8. Dog Care Tips Checklist
When shopping for your dog, this list can help guide you on things to buy for your dog:
- Balanced diet dog food
- Dog toothbrush
- Feed and water bowls
- Collar with an ID tag
- Toys
- Leash
- Training crate
- Brush and comb for grooming. Also a good moisturizer for dry dog paws.
Lastly
Dogs are loyal animals that will provide you with love and company for years. All you need to do is to ensure their needs are taken care of and shower them with love.
Follow these tips to get better with dog parenting.