4 Ways To Give Your Dogs Great Lives

Every pet parent knows the love you have for your dog, or dogs. There is nothing like it! They are your babies and you will do everything possible to give them the best lives. Sometimes, though, it is easy to get confused on what the best things are. For example, you want to shower them with loads of treats, but if they are struggling with their weight, it’s probably better to skip over some of the treats, or opt for a lower calorie treat, such as carrots. It is hard to do this, though and the lines can get very blurred with what is best and what you really want to do. Here are 4 ways to give your dogs great lives:

A Well-Rounded Diet

Choosing a food for your dog to eat is an important part of making sure your dog is healthy and happy! Ensuring that he has all of the nutrition he needs by choosing a nutritional food will help him to have more energy and live his best life. Try to limit the amount of fatty “human” foods and food from your table that you give your dog. Reach out to your vet for suggestions if you are unsure about what to feed your beloved pet!

Lots Of Walks!

Just like humans, dogs need plenty of exercise to stay happy and healthy. Dogs with a lot of energy need even more than some others! Luckily, there are a lot of great ways to get your dog some exercise while also having fun and getting some exercise yourself! Take your hobbies and include your dog. Going on walks through pretty neighborhoods or hiking on a local trail can be great ways to get you AND your dog out and active. If you are feeling tired or having a lazy day, visiting a dog park cal allow your dog to run, get some energy out, and socialize with other dogs without putting the physical demands on you. As an additional benefit, allowing your dog to get all of his energy out can help him to sleep better and longer, and can maybe help with destructive behavior at home. Your dog will love you even more than they already do for the fun play time, and bonding time with you!

Save For Pricey Procedures

Unfortunately, sometimes dogs need pricey procedures or surgeries and so many people do not want to spend the money when it comes time for them, but please consider saving in advance, to be able to afford those procedures, in order to give your dog the best, great life. A friend of mine just had to shell out over $2,000 unexpectedly for her dog’s ACL surgery, but it was not even a question for her. In order to give her dog the best life possible, she just had to make it work. Not even three months later, she had to shell out another 2 grand because her dog tore the other ACL. Things like this happen and it’s better to be prepared in advance. But, I know sometimes, it is very hard to be prepared in advance and save, which is why there are other options out there, such as a short-term collateral loan from Chapes-JPL.

If you are stuck in a pinch, consider looking into a collateral loan. This basically means that Chapes-JPL will hold your valuable, or valuables as collateral until you pay back your low-interest loan. Located in Atlanta, right in the heart of Buckhead, Chapes-JPL was created as an alternative to banks and traditional pawnbrokers. You may look at their website and think that they are just a typical pawn shop, but that is not the case at all. Instead, they pay 2 to 3 times more than the average pawn shop, have some of the lowest interest rates in the industry, do not charge a security, storage, or insurance fee, and actually understand the value of your jewelry (or other prized possession) in exchange for a loan.

In addition, Chapes-JPL is a trusted name in asset-based lending for over thirty years and they provide a discreet and comfortable setting for their clients. They understand that some people need help when it comes to their finances and they are committed to providing their customers with the best and safest service possible. I believe that we need to be more open when we are in a pinch (money doesn’t grow on trees!) and this is why places such as Chapes-JPL are there to help by offering a private and secure place to help meet your needs.

I hope that your pup, or pups never have the need for expensive surgeries or procedures, but if they do, try to save in advance to prepare for the unexpected and if you cannot do so, consider using Chapes-JPL as a way to make things work in a pinch.

Socialization

I know that I would go absolutely CRAZY if I wasn’t able to socialize with other humans. Similarly, your dog needs socialization with other dogs to live his happiest life. Dogs are pack animals, meaning that in the wild, they are very social and live with each other in packs. There are plenty of ways you can give your dog this socialization! Visiting dog parks is a great way to allow your dog to play with other dogs, and as mentioned earlier, it is also a great way to give him a lot of the exercise that he needs! If you have friends who also have dogs, go on walks together or make a point to bring your dog when you visit each others’ homes so that when you get your socialization, your dog can get his as well! An added bonus is that the more your dog socializes with other dogs at a young age, the better behaved he will be when he encounters dogs in the future. Give your dog the best life possible by allowing him the socialization dogs need.