Genius Ways To Make Having A Dog More Manageable
Before buying or rescuing a dog, every smart owner knows that what is ahead isn’t that easy. Your beloved pet will need feeding, cleaning, walking and loving. It will cost you money and time. However, he or she will repay you with big rewards, and incredible loyalty. Articles like “10 Reasons Your Pet Makes You Healthier” also explain how. Plus, what makes a better companion than a dog?
So, we know it won’t be easy. But that doesn’t mean it has to be really hard! In fact, there are lots of ways to make having a dog more manageable. Wondering what these ways are? Read on to find out…
If you have a demanding job or one that requires you to work irregular hours, you may struggle to walk your dog. It is crucial to remember that taking your dog for a walk is not optional. It has to be done, in order to keep the dog healthy. Keeping he or she cooped up indoors all day is not good for their mental state either, and may lead them to bad behavior. If taking them out daily is getting too hard, hire a dog walker. Have a second walker’s number in your phone in case you need help last minute and the first is busy.
Get the kids involved
It may be that you have children. It may also be that they were the ones who convinced you to get a dog in the first place! If this is the case, divide the jobs related to your pet new between everyone in the family. You could take it in turns to do each job, and set up a rota. One child could be in charge of cleaning them for a week while the other is in charge of taking them for a walk. Then, the next week, they swap. Alternatively, everyone could be given one task that they have to stick too. So, one person takes on all feeding duties. Another takes on all cleaning duties. Another takes on walking duties. You can share the loving and playing duties out between you, of course!
Make their bed covers washable
Whether big or small, hyperactive or docile, your dog won’t always be entirely clean! Save yourself valuable hours by getting a bed cover that you can wash. Bed covers from the likes barkbedcovers.com come in a range of colors and fabrics, also.
Arrange a monthly delivery of dog food
If regular trips to the shop for dog food is taking up too much time, or becoming inconvenient for you, there is another way. Set up a recurring monthly delivery. Some pet supplies stores can do this for you. Otherwise, arrange delivery from your local store. In some cases, you may be able to get free delivery at a time that suits you as long as you order above a minimum amount. You can re-order the same things each month. Plus, if you have a big dog, it saves you from carrying huge boxes of the stuff yourself! You can find more tips on looking after a larger dog at www.findosavy.com.
