Saturday, March 13, 2010

The Modern Dog

By Adam Pollard

In this day and age, there seem to be dog supplies with all sorts of uses, corresponding to every need your pet has. The dog is not only taken care of but is also pampered very well. You, as the modern pet owner, want the best for your pet. So, your list of dog supplies should include a variety of items, tools, and food supplies.

Dog food: the most basic essential

Well, you definitely cannot forget food. During times of recession, some dogs are given up to shelters. Those who do keep their dogs have to make do with just the basic dog supplies, which is actually just going back to what it was like years before. Dog food is an essential that can never be left out from your grocery list. Choose healthy food that will help your dog maintain its well-being so that you do not end up bringing it to the vet for expensive treatments.

Keeping you and your dog safe

Even if you are training your dog to be a night guard, you still need to discipline it so that it does not bite you or your house guests. You should also prevent it from wandering about, for its own safety. So, you could buy it a nice, comfortable leash that it can also use when you two are taking a walk around the neighborhood.

Fashionable dog supplies

There are dogs that are bought as toys. They are cute, small and cuddly. Owners make them cuter by dressing them up with fashionable articles of clothing made especially for dogs. Even big dogs get to wear bigger shirts that could warm them up during the winter or simply dress them up. There are even accessories and pieces of jewelry made especially for your canine friend. Of course, in order to be fashionable, your dog should be kept clean with the use of bathing and grooming dog supplies.

Sleeping supplies

Your dog should have its own nook to sleep in. Make sure it is comfortable. You may think of building a dog house for it or taking him inside the house at night, to sleep on a rug or a bed. Of course, your choice depends on your personal budget.

Stuff for play

You should be able to provide your dog a time for play. Exercise is also important to animals to keep them healthy. You could walk your dog regularly. You could also provide them with toys that they can run after. For you and your dog to both have exercise, you can play ball or a game of Frisbee with it.

Train your dog.

Your dog should be able to follow basic commands. While it is not important for your dog to know a bag of tricks, your dog must be disciplined and able to follow commands coming from you. A trainer is a must-have if you have a hard time teaching your dog yourself. You will be needing supplies that a trainer will suggest. Items used for play may also be used for training.

It is astonishing how dogs now have whole shops selling things that are made especially for them. If you want your dog to have a complete experience, you just have to buy all the things included in this list. However, it will not do your dog harm if you stick with the basic dog supplies.

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