4 Ways In Which You Can Show Your Dog How Much You Love Him
By Mark Eckenrode
Do you have at least one framed photo of your dog somewhere in
your house... or maybe in your wallet? Is your dog pretty darn
close to being the very center of your universe? Do you love
spoiling him, respond to his every whimper and cry, and spend
hundreds of dollars on gourmet treats? To say that dogs are man's
best friend is anything but a cliché. You might be the most
miserable person in the world without a friend to your name...
but your dog will treat you like royalty every time you walk
through the door. So how do you repay that unconditional love and
devotion? There are hundreds of different ways!
1. Spoil him rotten.
A lot of people spend a lot of money at chic pet boutiques,
dressing their dogs in hundred-dollar sweaters and paying for
meticulous pawdicures. They buy diamond studded collars and give
their dogs rooms all to themselves. You probably don’t have the
budget for things like that, right? You can still spoil your dog
with simple, everyday things that cost you the absolute minimum.
Next time your pooch needs a bath, focus on giving him a massage
while you’re working the shampoo into his coat. Take him out for
a drive once each week and dress according to the weather so you
can open a window and let his head hang out, his ears flapping in
the breeze. Or you can…
2. Stuff him silly.
Your dog lives by food! It drives every thought he has, every
impulse in his body. But you’re more rational, you know that food
needs to be both delicious and nutritious to make sure he has as
long and happy a life as possible. Why not try making some
homemade treats and dog food that are absolutely packed with all
of the vitamins and nutrients he needs? Bake him a delicious,
healthy cake for his next birthday, then share a few cookies with
him!
3. Prepare for the worst.
If you know exactly what to do in a tough situation or an
emergency, you infinitely increase the chances that your dog will
be around for a long time to come. Do you know what to do when
he’s choking? You should lay your dog on his side and place one
hand on his back and the other on his stomach just behind his rib
cage. Using the stomach hand, push in and toward the throat
twice, but without too much force. If you can see a foreign
object, sweep your fingers through his mouth to remove it. If
he’s still choking, place your mouth over his nose and exhale
until his chest rises. Repeat once, and then thrust two more
times. Continue until he coughs out the obstruction. Now consider
what would happen if he started to choke and you had no clue what
to do, then ended up spending 10 minutes calling vets and driving
him there. Making sure you’re prepared to care for his health and
wellbeing is a great way to show him how much you love him.
4. Speak his language.
Unless you believe in pet psychics, there’s really no way for you
to read your pooch’s mind and figure out exactly what she’s
thinking. The good news is that, like many dog owners, the
problems you’re having can probably be traced to one simple
thing: you’re trying to communicate with your dog from a human
standpoint, and your dog isn’t a human. Rather than saying “no,”
a word that doesn’t really mean anything to a dog, try growling
in a deep, throaty voice the next time you’re unhappy with
something he’s done. He’ll get the message immediately and you
won’t have to go through a big, drawn-out battle of wills. He’ll
appreciate you meeting him halfway!
These are just a few of the ways in which you can show your dog
how much he means to you, and I’d love to share hundreds more
with you. That’s why I’ve assembled the DogMatters.com Megapack,
a collection of my hottest dog care titles. From 101 Ways to
Spoil Your Dog for Under $10 and Secrets to a Healthy and Happy
Pooch to 180 Gourmet Dog Recipes and Instinct vs. Man, you’ll be
amazed at all of the information, tips, and ideas you never even
imagined existed. Why not give it a try? Think about it – it’s
just one more way to show your pooch how much you love him.
Mark Eckenrode is a lover of dogs, his own is named Ryker. Mark
is also the creator of an amazing website that offers free
step-by-step tips on how to spoil your dog, cook up delicious dog
recipes, insights into health, and communicating with your dog…
“Finally! A Quick and Easy Way For YOU to Learn Exactly What Your
Dog is Looking For… Without Being a Vet, Visiting an Animal
Shrink, or Paying Outrageous Prices for Dog Toys!”
http://www.DogMatters.com
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