5 Hacks For A Busy Pet Parent
Maria Leindecker
Life isn’t always slow, gentle and merry like we always wish, sometimes it gets really rough, ugly and fast. We all know how it feels to have our weeks totally filled to the brim with appointments, outings, meetings and doing parenting tasks like preparing for breakfast, lunch or doing laundries. And to make things worse, sometimes nothing seems to work out right, so we keep on handling a crazy crisis that just keep on popping up from everywhere. We end up being the first one up and the last ones to call it a day and get in bed.
During times like this, owning a pet can be a big pain in the ass. Don’t get me wrong, we love our pets so much and can’t change them for anything in the world. However, it becomes very difficult to provide them with the love and care they need while juggling other more tasking issues at the same time. We know how that feels, and have written this article with the top 5 hacks to help make your life easier when it comes to taking care of your pet friend.
1. Do you have a dog that loves to dig up the yard?
We know the horror of coming back home after a busy day only to find your yard looking like a war front with big holes everywhere. Well to solve this, you can try making your dog its own personal “doggie sandbox” and to ensure they only do their digging business in there, you can reward them with a treat for using it. This way they easily learn where it is acceptable to dig.
2. Dealing with bad breath
We know how stressful and time consuming it is to get your dog to stay still and allow you to brush his teeth but ignoring this task because of your time constraints can only get worse as they grow older. Sooner or later their breath becomes so bad that they make you feel a little repulsive. Well, they are a few ways to solve this:
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Sprinkle Parsley over their meal: the antimicrobial herb has healing properties that strengthen your dog’s immune system while still helping fight and get rid of bad breath.
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Smear doggie toothpaste on your dog’s favorite toy: this way your dog gets totally clean teeth and fresh breath while playing with his favorite toy without even knowing it.
3. Handling the fur crises
Fur crises, one of the first crises you will encounter as a pet owner. You can try vacuums but I can assure you “it’s a waste of time” instead you want to get a rubber glove, wet it and then begin your cleaning. You simply run it over everywhere you believe there might be furs present and watch how easy it glues to the rubber glove making cleaning very easy and less time-consuming.
4. Do you have a fast eater?
If you have a dog that is a fast eater, then chances are high that you must have experienced the sheer anger of having them wanting more food just a few minutes after you fed them and they disturbing you for it. They will follow you, whine about it and make it nearly impossible for you to focus and carry out other tasks until you accept their demands. Well, the best way to solve this dog hostage situation is by simply placing some kind of obstacle in the middle of their food, this way they would have to eat around it. The obstacle can be anything or even their favorite toys and will help in slowing down their eating speed.
5. Handling bored dogs
How do you entertain your pets when you need to be out over an extended period of time to run errands or you just want to be left alone while in the house doing chores? Well, the best option for you is to simply get treat puzzle toys. Yes, it solves the problem of keeping them occupied for as long as you want to give you more time to do other things without worrying about your dog tearing up the house or doing crazy things out of boredom.
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Thanksgiving is an important day that is celebrated to show your gratitude for all the wonderful things that happen in your life. People love to celebrate this day with their friends and family by cooking turkey and various other delicious food items. It is the time when everyone including your dog is in a festive mood. If you are hosting a party on thanksgiving eve, you will definitely keep in mind the food that you prepare for your dog would be special and different from others. But if you are attending someone else’s party, then you should mention to them about the special food your dog would require.
Here are some of the most essential aspects that you must keep in mind while preparing for Thanksgiving.
#1 Attending A Thanksgiving Party At Your Friend’s House:
Different dogs show different behavior when it comes to socializing with other people. Some dogs are extremely friendly whereas some might take some time to build a rapport. So this might leave you in a dilemma whether you take your dog to the party or not. Leaving them behind on such a festive eve would not be good. So what to do? How will you ensure that your dog is included?
Well, most of the time the dogs are quite excited when you dress them up and take them out.
Here are some of the most interesting ways to keep the spirit of the holiday alive for all.
Being a pet parent, you must understand that you are the favorite person of your pet in the world, so you must ensure to acknowledge him or her on this family-oriented day.
#2 Pay Attention To The Food You Would Be Providing On The Eve Of Thanksgiving:
Thanksgiving eve can never be complete without a grand feast where all the family members are sitting around the table and enjoying the food. At such times, it becomes extremely tempting to include your furry family members in the over-indulgences of the holiday. But you cannot be casual with the dog food even on this day. You must keep them away from the toxic food that can create problems for their digestive system.
While treating your dog on Thanksgiving day, always ensure that you are considering their health conditions and then prepare something delicious or get them their favorite food from the pet stores. Here are some of the best pet-friendly Thanksgiving bites that are considered safe for most dogs as well as cats.
#3 Dressing Up Your Dog For The Thanksgiving Eve:
Thanksgiving is around the corner and by now you might have decided what outfit you would be wearing on a special day. But what about your dog? Have you thought about how you would be dressing up your dog? If you haven’t planned it yet, don’t worry. You can get an amazing collection of dog clothes such as sweatshirts, jackets, vests, tutu dresses, dog bandanas, dog collars, bowties, and a lot more at one and only premium online pet store – Sassy Dog Fashions. Along with the clothes, you can get exciting pet accessories to make your dog feel special on the day. You can ensure that the fabric used in the dog clothes is premium cotton and it will make your dog feel soft and comfortable to move around.
#4 Arrange After Dinner Dog-Friendly Activities:
You can gather all the friends of your dog and arrange some fun activities for them so that they feel happy too when you are spending time with other family members. These fun activities would make them feel happy and cheerful and it would be a perfect opportunity for you to curl up with your dog, giving him some cuddle time.
Summary:
Well, your dog might not be knowing how to read the calendar but they can feel the festive vibes around them. Thanksgiving is a special eve for everyone, so don’t make your dog feel left out. These are some of the most interesting ways in which you can celebrate Thanksgiving day with your dog.