1. Exercise – All dogs need some sort of exercise. This helps his muscles from breaking down so fast as he ages; keeps his heart healthy and also helps the dogs attitude.
2. Dog Food – Feed your dog good dog food. Ask your Vet what he recommends for the breed of dog you have. If you bought your dog from a breeder – ask what they feed.
3. Vaccines/worming medicine – Seems like a lot of people differ on how often a dog need these. Puppies usually have a certain schedule. It’s important to worm and give vaccines to puppies. The worming medicine has a schedule on the bottle. If you have a pup, your Veterinarian can set you up on a schedule for worming and vaccines. Adult dogs need vaccines/worming medicine, but not as often as puppies.  Your Veterinarian can help you decide on how often.
4. Collar with dog tags – Although this is a good idea in case the dog gets lose, it can also be dangerous. Dogs collars can get caught on something and choke the dog. In my opinion microchip or tattoos are safer.
5. Socialization – Being a pup or an adult it is important to get the dog out to see other people, hear noises and see new things. This keeps the dog from being shy or aggressive. If your dog is shy or if you think he might be becoming aggressive, it is very important to get “nip it in the bud” as they say, for your dogs sake and yours.
6. Puppy classes and/or training classes – This is another way to socialize your dog and to help him learn how to behave better and to keep him safe.
7. Spay or Neuter – Unless it’s a show dog (because they can’t be shown if they are fixed), dogs should be spayed or neutered. This will help keep the dog population under control and the dog shelters from filling up with unwanted puppies or dogs from the irresponsible owners that just let their dogs run. If you get a dog for a companion, that’s great – But get him/her spayed or neutered. You can take him/her to your Veterinarian to get the job done … or look for spay/neuter clinic “bus” that travels around from place to place. They offer low prices for spay or neuter.
8. Give your time – Your dog loves every minute he can get with you. If you work, he can hardly wait for the moment you come home. Don’t just brush him off to the side and sit down to watch TV. Give him the one thing he has waited for all day – your time. Pet him, hug him, play fetch with him or brush him. Let him know you have missed him too.
9. Toys – When you take your dog to the pet store, pick out toys that “fit” your dog. If you have a small dog you obviously don’t want large toys that the dog can’t even get his mouth around to play with it. A large dog will need toys that can withstand his “bite or jaw” power. Soft rubber toys shouldn’t be given to large dogs because they can chew them up within minutes; and of course you don’t want them to swallow any pieces. Be wise in your selection of toys
10. Love - Most important thing you can give your dog is love. Taking care of him, keeping him safe and healthy shows you love him, and he knows that. He doesn’t ask for much…just your love. After all, he loves you with all his heart. You can see it in his eyes. He is your friend, companion and protector. Because he loves you, he will unselfishly lay his life down for you if needed.

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