Basic Dog Care Recommendations

  

Diet recommendations:
Human Grade foods such as our Urban Wolf 
Fresh Supplements added (1/4 of daily ration) 
No junk food or unhealthy chewies.

Grooming and Handling, make sure your dog is:
Comfortable being touched on feet, ears, tail and this is practiced daily 
Comfortable with brushing/combing 
Brushed frequently enough to prevent matting of the coat and the skin healthy (once per day – once per week depending on type of coat) 
Comfortable with ear cleaning 
Ear cleaning once per week 
Comfortable with tooth brushing 
Tooth brushing once per week 
Comfortable with bathing 
Bathing  about once per month to two months 

Exercise and Play:
Many toys including a  Kong 
"Addicted" to at least one toy 
At least 30 minutes of exercise with a person per day 
At least 10 minutes of training per day 

For proper Socialization, make sure your dog is:
Comfortable with male and female adults 
Comfortable with male and female children 
Comfortable with people in special circumstances (wheelchair, crutches, etc.)
(do not force this, consult a trainer if your dog is uncomfortable with any of these people)  

To prevent possessiveness, test and practice the following:
Touching his food bowl, toys or bed 
Sharing the attention of his best friend 
(do not force this, consult a trainer if your dog is uncomfortable with this) 

Car rides, make sure your dog is:
Comfortable riding in the car 
Properly restrained in car 

Miscellaneous
At least 10 hrs good sleep in an adults bedroom 
Visits vet regularly, has recommended vaccinations
Neutered or spayed
Proper weight 
Not left outside long hours 
Less than 1 housetraining accident per week 
No excess vaccinations or parasite treatments