{"id":162870,"date":"2022-07-29T12:24:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T12:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/"},"modified":"2022-07-30T07:04:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T07:04:06","slug":"how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you take care of a dog for beginners?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dog_for_beginners\" title=\"How do you take care of a dog for beginners?\">How do you take care of a dog for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_is_the_easiest_way_to_take_care_of_a_dog\" title=\"What is the easiest way to take care of a dog?\">What is the easiest way to take care of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_are_the_basic_needs_of_a_dog\" title=\"What are the basic needs of a dog?\">What are the basic needs of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#How_do_we_care_dogs\" title=\"How do we care dogs?\">How do we care dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_are_some_easy_to_take_care_of_dogs\" title=\"What are some easy to take care of dogs?\">What are some easy to take care of dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_kind_of_care_does_a_dog_need_everyday\" title=\"What kind of care does a dog need everyday?\">What kind of care does a dog need everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_does_a_dog_need_most\" title=\"What does a dog need most?\">What does a dog need most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_a_dog_needs_every_day\" title=\"What a dog needs every day?\">What a dog needs every day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_are_10_things_you_need_for_a_dog\" title=\"What are 10 things you need for a dog?\">What are 10 things you need for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#Why_should_we_take_care_of_dogs\" title=\"Why should we take care of dogs?\">Why should we take care of dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#How_do_kids_take_care_of_dogs\" title=\"How do kids take care of dogs?\">How do kids take care of dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_is_the_least_maintenance_dog\" title=\"What is the least maintenance dog?\">What is the least maintenance dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_is_the_cheapest_dog_to_take_care_of\" title=\"What is the cheapest dog to take care of?\">What is the cheapest dog to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_dogs_need_the_most_care\" title=\"What dogs need the most care?\">What dogs need the most care?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dog_everyday\" title=\"How do you take care of a dog everyday?\">How do you take care of a dog everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_does_a_dog_need_on_a_daily_basis\" title=\"What does a dog need on a daily basis?\">What does a dog need on a daily basis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_care_is_required_for_dogs\" title=\"What care is required for dogs?\">What care is required for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_are_three_things_dogs_need_everyday_to_stay_healthy\" title=\"What are three things dogs need everyday to stay healthy?\">What are three things dogs need everyday to stay healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_necessities_do_dogs_need\" title=\"What necessities do dogs need?\">What necessities do dogs need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_should_you_do_for_your_dog_daily\" title=\"What should you do for your dog daily?\">What should you do for your dog daily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_are_the_10_needs_of_a_dog\" title=\"What are the 10 needs of a dog?\">What are the 10 needs of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#What_you_need_for_your_first_dog\" title=\"What you need for your first dog?\">What you need for your first dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#Why_should_we_care_for_dogs\" title=\"Why should we care for dogs?\">Why should we care for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#Why_should_we_keep_dogs_at_home\" title=\"Why should we keep dogs at home?\">Why should we keep dogs at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners\/#How_we_should_take_care_of_dogs\" title=\"How we should take care of dogs?\">How we should take care of dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dog_for_beginners\"><\/span>How do you take care of a dog for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the proud owner of a cuddly pup, you know that taking care of a fur companion is no small feat. You&#8217;ve got to <b>keep their food bowl full, make sure they&#8217;re drinking enough water, give them lots of love, and take them outside to do their business throughout the day<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also:<a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-to-do-if-you-cant-take-care-of-a-dog\/\">What to do if you can\u2019t take care of a dog?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_way_to_take_care_of_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the easiest way to take care of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten Tips for Taking Care of Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PROVIDE A PROTECTED AND CLEAN LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR DOG.<\/li>\n<li>ALWAYS KEEP FRESH WATER AVAILABLE.<\/li>\n<li>FEED A QUALITY DIET AND PREVENT OBESITY.<\/li>\n<li>HAVE YOUR PET EXAMINED BY A VETERINARIAN ON A REGULAR BASIS.<\/li>\n<li>PROVIDE AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXERCISE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_basic_needs_of_a_dog\"><\/span>What are the basic needs of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Security, comfort and a lot of love will be some of your dog&#8217;s most basic needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food. We recommend high-quality, high protein, balanced dog food twice a day for adult dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Water. Your dog should always have access to fresh, clean water.<\/li>\n<li>Places to Sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise.<\/li>\n<li>An Enriched Environment.<\/li>\n<li>Basic Supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Grooming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_we_care_dogs\"><\/span>How do we care dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Once Your Dog Is Home<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep It Pleasant But Low-key At First. For a shy puppy or dog, being taken to a new place and then deluged with lots of loud, lively strangers can be really overwhelming.<\/li>\n<li>Introduce Your Dog To Their Crate.<\/li>\n<li>Start Your Training.<\/li>\n<li>Set Up A Routine.<\/li>\n<li>Get Your Dog License.<\/li>\n<li>Find A Good Vet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191817\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-we-care-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"How do we care dogs?\" width=\"1864\" height=\"1240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-we-care-dogs.jpg 1864w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-we-care-dogs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-we-care-dogs-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-we-care-dogs-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-we-care-dogs-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1864px) 100vw, 1864px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_easy_to_take_care_of_dogs\"><\/span>What are some easy to take care of dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Easy-Maintenance Dog Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>#1: Basenji. This wonderful breed has no doggy smell, so combined with his short coat and small size, he goes right to the top of the list.<\/li>\n<li>#2: Vizsla.<\/li>\n<li>#3: Whippet.<\/li>\n<li>#4: Boston Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>#5: Doberman Pinscher.<\/li>\n<li>#6: Toy Manchester and Manchester Terrier.<\/li>\n<li>#7: Pointer.<\/li>\n<li>#8: German Shorthaired Pointer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_care_does_a_dog_need_everyday\"><\/span>What kind of care does a dog need everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Proper nutrition, preventive veterinary care, health monitoring, grooming, a place to call its own, and plenty of exercise and affection will create an environment in which your dog can thrive. Luckily, all of these things are relatively easy to provide for your pooch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_need_most\"><\/span>What does a dog need most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The six basic nutrients are <b>water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. These essential nutrients are required as part of the dog&#8217;s regular diet and are involved in all of the basic functions of the body. The minimum dietary requirement has been established for many nutrients.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_a_dog_needs_every_day\"><\/span>What a dog needs every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the proud owner of a cuddly pup, you know that taking care of a fur companion is no small feat. You&#8217;ve got to <b>keep their food bowl full, make sure they&#8217;re drinking enough water, give them lots of love, and take them outside to do their business throughout the day<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_10_things_you_need_for_a_dog\"><\/span>What are 10 things you need for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Things You Need Before You Bring Home a Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Right-Sized Leash. Getting a leash for your dog is super-important.<\/li>\n<li>Harness.<\/li>\n<li>Food for Your Dog.<\/li>\n<li>Bowls for Eating and Drinking.<\/li>\n<li>Odor and Stain Removers.<\/li>\n<li>Collar and ID Tag.<\/li>\n<li>Crate for Your Dog to Sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Anti-Chew Sprays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G9WkSCxkARY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_we_take_care_of_dogs\"><\/span>Why should we take care of dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your canine companion can offer comfort and ease your worries. Multiple studies show that dogs and therapy dogs <b>help alleviate stress and anxiety. Even just petting a familiar dog lowers blood pressure, heart rate, slows breathing, and relaxes muscle tension.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_kids_take_care_of_dogs\"><\/span>How do kids take care of dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some ways to make sure your dog is well taken care of despite your busy life.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>01 of 10. Develop a Routine and Stick to It.<\/li>\n<li>02 of 10. Meet Your Dog&#8217;s Basic Needs.<\/li>\n<li>03 of 10. Make Exercise a Priority.<\/li>\n<li>04 of 10. Schedule Time for Bonding.<\/li>\n<li>05 of 10. Don&#8217;t Neglect Training.<\/li>\n<li>06 of 10. Consider Doggie Daycare.<\/li>\n<li>07 of 10.<\/li>\n<li>08 of 10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_least_maintenance_dog\"><\/span>What is the least maintenance dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chihuahua.<\/li>\n<li>Dachshund.<\/li>\n<li>French Bulldog.<\/li>\n<li>Havanese.<\/li>\n<li>Maltese.<\/li>\n<li>Pug.<\/li>\n<li>Shih Tzu.<\/li>\n<li>Whippet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_dog_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>What is the cheapest dog to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cheap Dogs: Top 10 Budget-Friendly Pooches<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Greyhound. These super-sleek dogs are low on grooming needs, according to the National Greyhound Adoption Program (NGAP).<\/li>\n<li>Bull Terriers.<\/li>\n<li>Weimaraner.<\/li>\n<li>Collie.<\/li>\n<li>Beagle.<\/li>\n<li>Chihuahua.<\/li>\n<li>Dachshund.<\/li>\n<li>Bichon Frise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_need_the_most_care\"><\/span>What dogs need the most care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>4 Dog Breeds That Require the Most Care, Maintenance and Money<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>French Bulldogs.<\/li>\n<li>Basset Hounds.<\/li>\n<li>Great Danes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191818\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-dogs-need-the-most-care.jpg\" alt=\"What dogs need the most care?\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-dogs-need-the-most-care.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-dogs-need-the-most-care-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-dogs-need-the-most-care-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-dogs-need-the-most-care-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_dog_everyday\"><\/span>How do you take care of a dog everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten Tips for Taking Care of Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PROVIDE A PROTECTED AND CLEAN LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR DOG.<\/li>\n<li>ALWAYS KEEP FRESH WATER AVAILABLE.<\/li>\n<li>FEED A QUALITY DIET AND PREVENT OBESITY.<\/li>\n<li>HAVE YOUR PET EXAMINED BY A VETERINARIAN ON A REGULAR BASIS.<\/li>\n<li>PROVIDE AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXERCISE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_need_on_a_daily_basis\"><\/span>What does a dog need on a daily basis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the nutritional requirements for dogs? The six basic nutrients are <b>water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. These essential nutrients are required as part of the dog&#8217;s regular diet and are involved in all of the basic functions of the body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_care_is_required_for_dogs\"><\/span>What care is required for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to feeding and exercising your dog, other aspects of general care are needed to keep your dog healthy throughout its life. These include <b>routine veterinary care for vaccinations, parasite control, and dental care; grooming; and protection from household hazards<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_three_things_dogs_need_everyday_to_stay_healthy\"><\/span>What are three things dogs need everyday to stay healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Three Things to Do Every Day to Ensure your Dog&#8217;s Happiness<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Companionship. Canines are social pack creatures who work together as a cooperative species.<\/li>\n<li>Physical exercise and activity. Athletic and full of energy, our pet dogs need daily physical exercise to really thrive.<\/li>\n<li>Mental stimulation and brain games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_necessities_do_dogs_need\"><\/span>What necessities do dogs need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog Supply Checklist<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Premium-quality dog food and treats.<\/li>\n<li>Food dish.<\/li>\n<li>Water bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Toys, toys and more toys, including safe chew toys.<\/li>\n<li>Brush comb for grooming, including flea comb.<\/li>\n<li>Collar with license and ID tag.<\/li>\n<li>Leash.<\/li>\n<li>Carrier (for smaller dogs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C5rpa-jE6AA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_do_for_your_dog_daily\"><\/span>What should you do for your dog daily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the nutritional requirements for dogs? The six basic nutrients are <b>water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. These essential nutrients are required as part of the dog&#8217;s regular diet and are involved in all of the basic functions of the body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_10_needs_of_a_dog\"><\/span>What are the 10 needs of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Things You Need To Do With Your Dog Every Day<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long walks + exercise. Dogs need to be walked 1-2 times per day.<\/li>\n<li>Train them. It&#8217;s possible to teach old dogs new tricks.<\/li>\n<li>Feed your dog daily.<\/li>\n<li>Give your dog the right food.<\/li>\n<li>Love + attention.<\/li>\n<li>Socialization.<\/li>\n<li>Grooming.<\/li>\n<li>Happiness + self-care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_need_for_your_first_dog\"><\/span>What you need for your first dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Security, comfort and a lot of love will be some of your dog&#8217;s most basic needs.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food. We recommend high-quality, high protein, balanced dog food twice a day for adult dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Water. Your dog should always have access to fresh, clean water.<\/li>\n<li>Places to Sleep.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise.<\/li>\n<li>An Enriched Environment.<\/li>\n<li>Basic Supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Grooming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_we_care_for_dogs\"><\/span>Why should we care for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can <b>increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_we_keep_dogs_at_home\"><\/span>Why should we keep dogs at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs provide us with a sense of emotional wellbeing thanks to the unconditional love they give, which is why they&#8217;re also great company and comfort for people who live alone. Owning a dog can help people to recover from personal trauma, such as bereavement.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191819\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-should-we-keep-dogs-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"Why should we keep dogs at home?\" width=\"980\" height=\"980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-should-we-keep-dogs-at-home.jpg 980w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-should-we-keep-dogs-at-home-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-should-we-keep-dogs-at-home-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-should-we-keep-dogs-at-home-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_we_should_take_care_of_dogs\"><\/span>How we should take care of dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten Tips for Taking Care of Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PROVIDE A PROTECTED AND CLEAN LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUR DOG.<\/li>\n<li>ALWAYS KEEP FRESH WATER AVAILABLE.<\/li>\n<li>FEED A QUALITY DIET AND PREVENT OBESITY.<\/li>\n<li>HAVE YOUR PET EXAMINED BY A VETERINARIAN ON A REGULAR BASIS.<\/li>\n<li>PROVIDE AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXERCISE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you take care of a dog for beginners?What is the easiest way to take care of a dog?What are the basic needs of a dog?How do we care dogs?What are some easy to take care of dogs?What kind of care does a dog need everyday?What does a dog need most?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191815,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-take-care-of-a-dog-for-beginners.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162870"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=162870"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162870\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191820,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/162870\/revisions\/191820"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=162870"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=162870"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=162870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}