School is back in session and life is hectic again. There are soccer games to get to, piano lesson, teacher meetings and all the other stuff that comes with fall. The days are also getting shorter and cooler and it is all to easy to forget about the four legged family member.
Just because your schedule has picked up doesn't mean your dogs needs have lessened. He still needs walked EVERY day, and he still needs attention, and set rules to live by. Make sure that you are making time for him or you will have behavior problems and also an unhappy pooch. Here are some ideas to help you keep Fido happy and still keep up with your busy schedule.
- Soccer practice? Take the pooch. I used to run laps around the soccer field with my dog while I watched my son's team practice.
- Walk to school. This is a great way to keep your dog socialized and exercised!
- Add a pack. If you can't go for as long of walks now you can add a back pack weighted with watter bottles to make sure your dog is still getting the most out of his work out time.
- Treadmill train. If you have a treadmill train your dog to use it. It takes some patients but is likely easier than you think. Fido can get in a good walk while you get ready for the day.
- Divide it up. Make a schedule for the dogs needs. Write out who walks, who feeds, who grooms etc. Share the task so that no one person is bogged down with too much. This also ensures that each family member gets special bonding time with the pooch!
These are just a few ideas to help you meet your dogs needs in a busy world. Be creative, have fun and remember that you made a commitment to your pet. His needs don't go away just because your schedule gets full.
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