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Things You Can Do to Make Your Dog’s Life Easier

A few things that you can do or buy for your dog to make it's life easier and better.

Everyone wants to make their hairy friends life easier. But you may not always know what to do in order to achieve that. There are lots of ways you can improve your dog’s life as well as yours. Let’s talk about some of them below

1. Toy Rotation

Dogs are just like us and may get bored of playing with the same thing all the time. But it doesn’t mean that you have to go out and buy new dog toys every now and then. The good thing is that dog’s usually forget about things that they don’t see for a while. That’s why all you have to do is put those toys in a rotation. Give him a few of them and put other toys away. Once he gets bored of those, get the other ones put these away. This works like a charm!

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2. Getting a Pet Door

We all know that annoying feel of being the doorman of our dog. A pet door can create an entry way for your dog and leave you at peace. If you are worried about other animals getting in your house, then you can also try the smart pet doors that will only allow your dog to get through the door and not anything else such as a coyote or a cat.

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3. Buying a Dog Bed

If your dog sleeps with you on your bed, then you might think why get a bed specifically for the dog. There are couples of reasons for why you should get a separate bed. First of all you don’t want all that pet hair on your bed. Secondly, there is no place for your dog in the house that he can call his own. Also a good dog bed can allow your dog to sleep comfortably throughout the night and have a fresh start in the morning.

4. Play More

There is a saying that a happy dog is a tired dog. Dog’s need to lose energy that they gain every day to be happy. A few minutes of exercise every day can make them happier. You should also take them for a walk for at least half an hour every day. This isn’t only good for your dog, it’s good your health too.

5. Let it Pool

Everyone loves pool time and your dog is no different. A kiddy plastic pool can give your dog hours of enjoyment and playtime. It’s also good for summer days to cool off your dog. Just fill up the pool with water watch your pup getting all naughty.

6. Comb Regularly

Regular combing is very essential for a dog, especially if your dog has a shedding problem and sheds more than usual. Combing can loosen up the weak hair and let new hair grow. It also helps you collect pet hair from one place so that they don’t get all over the house.

7. Use Different Treats

As I mentioned earlier that dogs can get bored of things that they play with every day, they can get bored of the treats they eat as well. Changing the types of treats every once in a while will make sure your dog like them. This will also ensure a good appetite for them.

The things mentioned above are just a few things that can be done to make your dog’s life easier. There are so many other things as well that you can do. Maybe I will talk about them in future post. Until then, keep your pooch happy and be happy.

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