Dogs are the most lovable and affectionate pets. They have to be taken care of like human beings. They have to be taught to obey and to understand our instructions. They must be taught to know the difference between our people and strangers. A dog care involves the stage from a puppy to a full grown dog. A puppy should be taught to behave even when he is alone.
Dogs should be kept clean by giving a bath regularly at intervals. It should not be given a bath daily as their skin will lose natural protective oils. It should be given a bath only when it is dirty. If it is given a bath daily, its skin will become dry leading to itching. It should be given a bath with a shampoo specially meant for pets. Dogs must be given a bath with warm water. They may shiver if they are given a bath with very cold water. After a bath they must be patted with a dry towel and their coat should be brushed.
Dogs must be given regular exercise and playing with them is essential. They need a lot of attention. Dogs which are looked after with care turn out to be well behaved dogs. They should be trained to take commands and to obey them. The diet of a dog must be regular. They should not be given any left over food. This will result in stomach upset and intestinal disorders. Their nails, ears and eyes must have a regular check up. If they are not done on a regular basis, they will contract skin disease.
Some dogs are small, and they feel uncomfortable in crowds. Such dogs must be taken extra care of. In that case these dogs must be taken in a dog carrier. These dog carriers are well cushioned with a mesh fitted for air to flow freely and a handle is provided to hold the carriers. To handle a dog one needs to know all the basic requirements of it and should do accordingly to have a well-behaved dog.
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