chrisong
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Jan 13, 2005, 5:17 PM
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Busy People Can Have a Dog Too
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Think you’re too busy for a dog? Maybe you just need a plan and some help. 1. Hire a Visitor Experts advise owners who work full time to make arrangements for doggie day care, in-home sisters or someone to come in during the day to feed, walk and play with the dog. 2. Decrease that Boredom At the very least dog should have a playmate and plenty of mind-challenging things to do during the day – hidden treats to discover, strategically placed, treat-filled toys to work on or interactive toys to make the dog think. Bored, lonely dogs tend to get into trouble. 3. Take Time to Train Remember obedience training, which all dogs require, but especially small ones and intelligent breeds. Certainly you must train in the quest for a well-mannered dog, but classes and home practice also help you bond with your pet. You’ll need to dedicate an hour each week and 10 minutes a day to training lessons for the next few months. If you can’t set aside that time, delay getting a puppy until you can. 4. Make it Quality Time Play ball with your dog when you get home from work. Read newspaper out loud while petting. Go for a short walk in the morning. Spend 15 minutes brushing out their coat. Get down on the floor together and roll around. or give your dog a much-craved belly rub. All of these activities can turn a few minutes into quality time. Your canine friend will love you for every bit of it.
(This post was edited by chrisong on Jan 14, 2005, 7:38 AM)
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