How to Celebrate National Dog Month: A Guide To Optimal Canine Care
People who live with dogs take the simple act of caring for them very seriously. Beyond providing healthy food, taking them out for walks, and considering their safety and comfort, dog owners are masters of concern. And how could they not be? Dogs enrich human lives so much, it’s impossible to imagine life without them. During National Dog Month, dog owners can show their pooches how vitally important they are and shower them with affection.
All Year, Every Year
National Dog Month celebrates and honors all dog breeds, raises awareness of rescue dogs, and promotes adoption. In a year full of treating your dog, spending time together, and sharing experiences, National Dog Month can inspire extra special moments and even impact others on the same path of ownership.
Canine Wellness
A meaningful gesture could be to reorient your approach to canine health and wellness. Even the most dedicated dog owners out there decide to make small shifts toward greater vitality, comfort, safety, and happiness. In other words, there’s always room for improvement!
- Schedule a routine wellness exam to get a better handle on their health for their age. This can help you learn about their nutritional needs, weight management, behavior, parasite prevention, and so much more.
- Improve your at-home dental care practices with new dog-specific toothbrushes, dog-only toothpaste, dental chews, toys, and more. If your dog has never had their teeth professional cleaned and polished, National Dog Month is a great time to schedule this.
- Find a groomer who can make your dog look and feel their absolute best. Groomers are great allies in the world of ownership because they know what’s normal and what’s not during grooming sessions.
- Consider booking a laser therapy session for your dog if they suffer from any pain or discomfort.
What’s Best For Them?
You can go the extra mile to pamper your dog all month long, but they’d probably like just a little extra time with you every day. You can celebrate your dog in very simple ways, such as:
- Go for an extra long walk or forget a time limit when the frisbee comes out
- Hit a new trail together
- Teach your dog a new trick
- Go swimming together (don’t forget their life jacket)
- Organize a playdate with other pups
- Sign up for a good canine citizen class or agility training
- Print and frame some of your favorite moments together
The Extra Mile
Your dog might be ready to welcome home a new buddy. Adopting a puppy or dog during National Dog Month can be very memorable and enriching. If this isn’t the right time for a new addition, consider fostering, donating, or volunteering at your nearby shelter.
National Dog Month
Experts agree that sharing your life with a dog is great for your health and outlook. Our canine friends lower blood pressure, decrease isolation, ease anxiety, and provide necessary social connection. This August, we can all strive to repay our dogs for all they give to us.
If you have questions about other ways to celebrate National Dog Month, please give us a call at (804) 432-2534. Our veterinarians and staff members are always here to help at Capital Home Veterinary Care.