Living It Happy – 6 Ways to Pamper Your Dog

 

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Who does not enjoy cuddling and pampering a being? It’s true that dogs have the power to stop you from unloving them or giving them frigid attitude because their cuteness and affection to you is unmatchable. It is true that dogs are a man’s best friend. Animal lovers are all about pampering their pet dogs. Pampering is not just fun, but acts as preventative medicine and a trip to the vet for a minor surgery could rack up a bill in excess of $600 – just so you know!

Here’s How to Give Them Some Love

Pampering can be done by giving your dog some special treatment and most importantly your quality time. Sooner or later they will become a part of your family. People who wait long to have children have a bigger fish to fry. Therefore, they get comparatively more time and energy to spend on their beloved pet. Everyone feels good if they are treating their dog right.

American Pet Products Association claims that Americans spend more than $3 billion every year to keep their dogs happy. So do you think your dog deserves the best of everything?  If you truly love your dog and want to give him the best service maybe as a reward you must consider following tips to pamper you pub.

Home-Cooked Meals

You cook and bake meals for the people you love like our family, relatives and neighbors to show appreciation and affection. Why not bake or cook food for your dog? Who are always there for us and love us for no reason. Therefore, healthy home-made food is something we all yearn for so is the case with our furry friends. Dogs love to have a fresh appetite and feel robust. So baked cookies and muffins would give them real happiness. However, if baking is not your thing then you should go with other interesting and mouthwatering recipes for your dogs.

 

Take Your Dog Out For a Walk

Socializing is as important for dogs as for us. People socialize and interact with others to know the world better. Similarly, dogs also love to interact and play with other dogs. So you might take them for a walk or day care. But if daycare is not your cup of tea then you should hire a dog walker to make sure your furry pet is getting enough exercise and companionship. If your dog seems bored or is acting out, you should introduce him to a collar and leash for a good walk.

Many restaurants now welcome pets and have a pet-friendly environment. You can certainly take your dog to such places and make them feel like family.

You should train your dog to behave in public. So take him often outside with a collar and leash to know how annoying he can get. To make your walk fun though you must maintain control over your dog.

Health Care

Overall health and dental checkups are necessary for every animal. If you think your dog deserves a healthy life you need to be aware of all the pug information. Nobody would realize that you pamper your dog if you do not schedule regular checkups for him.

You must ensure that the vaccination of your dog is up to date, his physical health is good i.e. eyes, teeth, limbs and ears. A vet would let you know about the health of your dog and how you can improve it.

If your dog likes to spend most of his time outside the house you need to think of building him a dog house. It must have a fence, shelter from rain and wind, heaters, warm bed, dig zone and water feature.

Assuring him his health, you need to be careful about his food as well. The pet-care market is getting bigger by the day as more animal lovers seek to give their pet the best of what is available. He must eat healthy and nutritious meals to remain active and sharp.

Regular Baths

Dogs tend to avoid baths and showers because they don’t like being wet – Nothing could be further from the truth! If you make sure to keep water away from your dog’s eyes and give them a good rub they would love it. A grooming session will give your dog not just a healthy life but also leave him feeling great.

So you can spoil your dog by planning a spa day or hot shower. Remember, give them a pedicure, haircut, ear cleaning and of course a soothing massage. After washing, dry them with a towel and brush them gently. Dogs like Labradors would love to play with the water and will enjoy a trip to the lake.

Do Not Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Making a cozy bed for your dog is the finest way to pamper your pet. Certainly, sleeping plays an important role in your health and is as essential for animals as humans. Like humans, dogs should also have a bed to feel comfortable. There are plenty of advantages of having beds for dogs as they will use it for naps during the day and sleep at night. Therefore, dogs spend most of the time sleeping, so let them sleep in care and comfort.

Beds can be of various sizes and styles. You need to choose the bed for your dog according to the size and style of your furry animal. A warm bed would definitely soothe their body and help them get some quality shut eye.

Plan Activities

Dogs get bored just like humans. They want to enjoy and indulge in activities they love to be a part of. So, you need to explore what your dog loves to do the most? Then schedule some hours from your busy life for your dog. You must get as happy as your dog after taking time for them practicing about what your dog loves to do. The fact is dogs are hungry for your attention. Therefore, giving them belly rubs and playing with them is the best way to pamper your dog.

Moreover, dogs are social animal and they learn, communicate and empathize through playing. That’s the way they build relationship and give love to you. This is one of the easiest way to enrich your dog’s life with happiness and health. 

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Kate Lynch is an enthusiastic blogger who spends her entire day writing and love to write on home, lifestyle and business related topics. She is also an avid reader and loves to share quality content from the web with her friends and followers.