Be YOUR DOGS BEST FRIEND , Not Just his OWNER

LOVE, RUN , PLAY , HANG OUT with your dog. Don't leave him tied to the tree in the yard or in a cage most of the time. He/she is a live breathing think , Treat him like a friend & you will have a friend for life. But as a good friend you have to teach him how to act in lots of different situations & what you will & will not accept. Teach him how to behave around other dogs & people. GROOMING Groom your dog yourself. Bath time or brushing is a great time for you to bond with your dog. Go to the groomer when you have to , but it only takes a few minutes to take care of your dogs grooming need every day or two. Depending on the dog a bath every week or so is a good idea , He may fight with you for a while but once he relaxes he will learn to love it. WALK YOU DOG Take you dog on a half hour walk everyday. He needs the exercise as much as you do. I don't mean take in out it the yard so he can do his duty & then go right back in. Walk around the block - Go to the park or Dog Park. Get him out of the house so he can enjoy life. How would you like to be locked in all day & never be taken anywhere??? Take a plactic bag & with you to pick up after your dog when he does his duty at the park or in your neighbos yard. It is the law in most places & is the right thing to do - do ! ! ! While you are out walking he may meet some friend & learn how to act around other dogs. If your single , it is also a great way to meet a friend of your own ! ! ! TRAIN YOUR DOG Start out with the basics SIT & STAY , If you can teach him these tricks. He will be a better dog to have around. Make sure you reward and compliment your pup when he does something right. Give him a treat, Tell him he's a good dog & pet him on the head. If you like take him to a training classes. They will help you both understand each other & teach you how to correctly give commands that the dog will understand , learn & remember. Training will also give you tips on how to control him and improve his behavior. The most important thing is to be consistant & firm with your dog , BUT not mean. Don't kick or yell at him. When he is a PUPPY a light tap in the nose or rump is OK , He need to learn you are in charge & he has to make you happy with his behavior These are just a few tips to help you & your best friend get along better. Remember , Dogs have feeling & you are the most important thing in his life. Who else meets you at the door, Happy To See You when you come home from a hard day at work.