Visiting pet stores and dog-friendly stores allows your dog to socialize and experience a wide variety of sounds, sights, and smells. Regularly getting your dog a new collar and bow tie is another great way to make them feel special. After all, dogs wear their collars all of the time. G...
When I was writing my first book,Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, I wanted to make it as useful to people as possible. At the end of every chapter, I put a list of tips on how to apply the science at home. And then at the end of the book, I made a checklist for ...
Give your dog a job to do. Just like humans, dogs are pack animals and need to feel that they have a purpose. It’s important for your dog to know that he or she is part of the family, so it’s critical that you give him or her a job to make him feel useful and loved. For...
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Not great at math? Don’t worry. The packaging for your pup’s dog food will have suggested feeding amounts. It is extremely important that you follow the puppy feeding chart on your brand of puppy food, as well as the advice of your veterinarian. Your vet will make specific recommendatio...
While strict rules and structures are boring to human beings, they are great for your dog. A dog wants to know what its leader expects. Rules make life predictable and minimize stress and confusion. Dogs will be happy when they know their boundaries. When you spend most of your time ...
If you really hate that old dog bed, it doesn’t have to stay inyour new houselong-term. Keep it around for the first few weeks until the dog adjusts and feels comfortable in its new space. Think about how you would feel if someone tossed your favorite pillow that you simply cannot ...
When looking for a life vest for your dog, make sure it is durable, made of waterproof materials, adjustable (and fits your dog well) and is brightly coloured so it can be easily spotted in the water. Finally, all dog life vests should have a handle sturdy enough to pick the dog out...
Step 6 – Afterwards, Draw the Dog’s Tail Form the tail of your dog by drawing a curved, narrow line with a tapered end. Draw the outline of the tail upwards to make your dog seem happy and excited. In the illustration, we drew a pointed tail, but you can definitely draw a furry...
Pets teach you how to take care of others. Playing with pets can make you feel happy. Your whole family can share the benefits ( 好处 ) of having a pet in your house. We ask some children to tell us about their pets. Theresa,9, has a dog and a cat. She says the best thing ...