Top five ways to pamper your dog
Our dogs spoil us each day with their messy kisses, exuberant playing, and unconditional love. So why not pay the favor and enjoy some pampering time with your pup? Of course, certain approaches can be expensive (such as a visit to a salon) to make your pooch sound like royalty, but there are still plenty of affordable choices. So, schedule some time for your pooch one-on-one and check the list below to find the best way to spoil your life's most important dog.
Provide a Foam Dog Bed
Senior dogs in any room where they lie down should have a nice memory foam dog bed. Make sure the bed is truly orthopedic with dense memory foam, according to Jacob Hamilton, the owner of Better World Dogs (at least 4 inches). To prevent accidents from sudden slipping and WATERPROOF to protect the memory foam mattress, it's necessary to have a NON-SKID BOTTOM. The aches and pains associated with joint/muscle/hip pains typical in aged dogs can be greatly relieved by orthopedic memory foam dog beds. Make sure you read the bed's stats, specs, and reviews. Some call their beds "orthopedic" but they are not foam of memory. One of the most orthopedic beds on the market has regularly been ranked as the highest deal for this 5" deep waterproof, memory foam dog bed.
Get the Right Toy
For your dog, shop around for the right accessories. Find a harness for him, a tag, and a soft bed. Your doctor will help you decide which leashes and collars suit him well. Reward him periodically with a new toy for him to love. When it comes to buying clothing for your dog, there are even all sorts of choices, just be careful not to push something he doesn't like on him. Do not allow his mask to be hidden by clothes or otherwise limit his breathing.
When it comes to spoiling the puppy, the sky's the limit. The enthusiastic owner awaits everything from massages to pedicures to yoga lessons. When making decisions for your dog, please try to show some caution; it can be difficult to avoid those puppy eyes. You might be tempted to offer too many toys to your dog or make him climb on prohibited furniture. If you let him run your house absolutely, it might foster poor behavior and lead to health complications in some situations. Give your dog the pampering he deserves, but don’t overcook it.
Spend Time Together
The perfect way to show them exactly how much they matter to you is to genuinely spend meaningful time with your dog. After all, in the first place, it wasn't all the sweets, massages, gifts, or other goodies that purchased their love for you. It was just the love that you gave them and the time that you spend together.
Much as our human friendships need to be nurtured, we must tend to the ties between us and our dog and feline mates. We maintain our pets' well-being and our own by reinforcing and tending to this bond.
Going on walks, playtime, exercise exercises, and good old-fashioned cuddle time on the sofa are several places you can opt to spend quality time. Try doing some of the things your pet loves most, to make it special. E.g., if your dog is an incredible lover of park walks, make a special trip for his sake. Going the additional mile would make all the difference.
Improve their Environment
Are you interested in keeping your dog busy? Will you want to make sure they are at home as comfortable as possible? Will you understand their social and emotional wellbeing?
If so, try making some enrichment at home in your pet's environment.
Why is enrichment so critical? Isn't my dog able to sleep the day away while he's waiting for me to return home? He may be, but enrichment tends to reduce boredom, reducing the risk of anxiety or disruptive or other undesirable habits.
Ideally, enrichment exercises will provide enough stimulation for your dog to keep them mentally sharp. It can be a good type of workout as well.
Tools for enrichment may be as easy as playing music, changing scents in the atmosphere of your dog, or offering them something to see or watch rather than the lonely sofa they wish you were on (for instance, providing a colorful tank full of fish is a great option for small dog owners. Just make sure that the tank is secured well enough to keep little kitty out of trouble).
Other ways to improve the world of your pet include supplying them with toys to play with, making or providing puzzles to solve them (feeding & snuffle mats are one of my favorite tools), incorporating daily obedience training into your routine, exercising, or providing your pet with treats to enjoy (a frozen Kong stuffed with peanut butter, cottage cheese, or yogurt, some kibble, and some fruits or veggies is a good way to keep your dog busy).
Healthy Pleasures
What dog is not in love with a delicious treat? To pamper your dog with expensive treats, you should not need a special day, but even elderly pups can "earn" their food. The basic commands and conditioning methods also help elderly dogs. Now and again, mammals do not like a decent challenge. Yes, it even means you!
Track the diet of your dog closely, though. If your dog brings extra weight around it, it can cause more pressure to the joints, causing arthritis pain, hip dysplasia, and other painful age-related ailments. Provide an elevated feeder system, too. Eating from bowls on the floor will stretch the back and neck of your furious mate.
Treats and snacks can make up just 10 percent of the daily calories of a dog. Please ask your vet to get an estimate of how many treats it is. Based on the foods your dog enjoys, his weight, and how healthy they are, they will make a decision.