6 ways to show your d-o-g you love them
Written on May 26, 2010 by jallen14
We know you love your d-o-g … you love how they make you smile, how they are always excited to see you, how they play so gently with your kids … but, what does your d-o-g love about you? Here are a few ways in which you could show your d-o-g that you love them in return. Thanks for tracking with us on this stuff!
1. Keep your d-o-g healthy. If your dog looks or acts sick, have him checked by your veterinarian. Dogs can’t talk. They can’t tell you when they’re sick and they can’t just get in the car all by themselves and go to the vet when they don’t feel good. They rely on you to care for them. A great way to show your love is to make sure that your dog is taken care of when he is sick.
2. Give your d-o-g regular playtime. This is a great way to spend time with your dog and to show your love (hopefully every day!). Good toys are really important to your dog’s health and happiness. Here are some of our favorite dog toys:
- The Tux from West Paw Design (made locally in Bozeman, MT) – you can toss it or your dog can chew it, and you can hide treats inside of it. This toy is REALLY tough … and, it floats! Or, you can place some pe
anut butter or cream cheese in the back cavity, freeze it, then give it to your d-o-g for a nice treat on a hot summer day.
- The Tuffy Ring (we love this toy) – This is a very durable toss toy that can really stand up to your dog’s teeth. It’s made out of multiple layers of luggage material!
3. Monitor your dog. One way to show your dog that you love him is to monitor him. Note if he is eating, drinking and having normal bowel movements. If he is sitting with you – feel his body for lumps and bumps and note any abnormalities.
4. Quiet time is also important. Not only does your dog need regular playtime with you, your dog also loves quiet time with you. Give your dog an ear rub or a tummy rub (or whatever he likes) while you are watching TV together.
5. Practice good preventive care. In addition to taking care of your dog when he is sick, preventing health problems with good preventive care is also a great way to show your love. Prevent fleas, ticks and heartworm with appropriate medications from your veterinarian. Feeding a high quality diet is a great way to do this (more info here).
6. Don’t let your dog get fat. Obesity can cause a variety of health issues – especially joint and arthritis problems. Monitor your dog’s weight. Make sure you get your d-o-g outside for some regular exercise!
Until next time … D-O-G.
