Health and Wellness
- Regular Vet Visits: Schedule annual check-ups with your vet to monitor your dog’s health and catch any potential issues early.
- Balanced Diet: Provide a nutritious diet suitable for your dog’s age, breed, and health conditions, and avoid overfeeding.
- Exercise and Play: Engage your dog in regular physical activity, such as walks and playtime, to maintain their physical and mental well-being ¹.
Safety and Comfort
- Puppy-Proof Your Home: Secure your trash, lock up household toxins, and provide a safe space for your dog to relax.
- Winter Care: Moisturize your dog’s paws, limit their time outside in cold weather, and consider a sweater for added warmth.
- Summer Care: Keep your dog cool, provide a constant water source, and avoid toxic substances ¹.
Training and Socialization
- Positive Reinforcement: Reward good behavior and avoid punishing bad behavior after the fact.
- Consistency: Establish clear rules and boundaries, and ensure all family members are on the same page.
- Socialization: Expose your dog to various environments, people, and other animals to help them develop good social skills.
Additional Resources
- Love Your Pet Blog: Offers expert advice, product reviews, and lifestyle tips for dog owners.
- Modern Dog Magazine: Provides articles on dog health, training, and lifestyle.
- The Other End of the Leash: Features expert advice on dog behavior and human-canine relationships ².
Some recommended pet blogs for dog owners include ² ³:
- Dogster: A comprehensive resource for dog owners.
- Hepper Blog: Offers articles on dog health, training, and lifestyle.
- Whole Dog Journal: Provides well-researched articles on dog care, feeding, and training.
- I Heart Dogs: Features articles on dog health, behavior, and lifestyle.
- Kinship: Offers articles on pet health, nutrition, and behavior, with access to personalized content and vet tele-triage services.
