Puppy, I woof you!

An unconditional lover, a true friend, a loyal companion and a selfless little tot – for being all that and more, what does your furry friend usually get in return? Long hours of waiting for mommy or daddy to return from work/school, interspersed glances during ad breaks of your favourite show, a hurried bath on the weekend (cuz you have better things to do) and the same old dog food he’s been eating for years. If the guilt bug is nagging you already, take a break from the wonted and give you puppy a rare, royal treat. We tell you how –

Puppy grooming

You’re a lucky pet owner if you don’t have to drag your dog to the bathroom every time he needs a wash. All dogs hate baths, then why should you spend doles of money on professional grooming services and how is it a treat for your pooch you ask. Simply because professional groomers do a better job of scrubbing all the dirt away from your poochie & reach in places where your pooch doesn’t let you.
Try Dogaholics or Top Dog in Mumbai for a squeaky clean pooch. Try Scooby Scrub in Delhi.

Pet Sitting

How boring would it be if you were locked in a room with the same old toys every day of the week without a choice. However comfortable your dog may be with staying home alone, it sure can affect this psychology. Consider hiring domestic help to be with your dog when you can’t. Better still, hire a trained pet sitter who will not only look after your dog but will also teach him a few tricks and some manners. If you’re lucky they might even have a pet of their own waiting to befriend your pooch..
We can swear by Perfect Pooch in Mumbai to be your pooch’s home away from home. Alpha 11 in Delhi is a great option. If you are in Bangalore you’d best wait for SPAw

Take A Vacation

Dogs are typically far more active than they may make it seem. You may give them a rigorous walk or jog regularly but you’d be surprised to see their activity appetite when there is more to do than that. Particularly if you live in an apartment complex, weekend outings are a must. Afterall, both you and your pet deserve a pollution free break. Go to www.petvacations.in to find your weekend booster.

A Surprise Treat

Imagine eating porraige for dinner every day. Just like you, your pooch deserves an exotic dinner once in a while. Give him a break from the usual dog food and prepare a special meal for him. There are several recipes online for healthy dog food. Here are a couple of our own –

Lamb
1 Cup Minced Lamb
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 chopped carrot
2 Table spoons low fat yogurt
1tspn Flax Seed Oil/Cod liver oil

Chicken
1 Cup Chicken
1/2 cup cooked oats
10 sprigs Spinach
2 table spoons low fat yogurt
1 tspn Flax Seed Oil/Cod Liver Oil

If cooking for yourself is a challenge, let aside the dog then try services like Home Care or Kats Cookies that make healthy and well balanced meals for your dog. What more, Kat will even prepare a special dog cake for your pooch for those special occasions.

An Affectionate Hug

When none of the above seem doable just spend a few minutes talking to your pooch, give him an affectionate hug and tell him how much it means to have him around. He’ll return the gesture with a wagging tail and a nice long lick… we bet.