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.
About the Author
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…
http://www.DogMatters.com
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