{"id":11650,"date":"2022-01-26T07:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T07:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-us\/?p=11650"},"modified":"2021-12-23T10:34:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T10:34:26","slug":"life-with-dogs-10-things-ive-learned-as-a-pet-parent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-us\/life-with-dogs-10-things-ive-learned-as-a-pet-parent\/","title":{"rendered":"Life with dogs: 10 things I\u2019ve learned as a pet parent"},"content":{"rendered":"

Those of you who have read this blog from the outset may know a couple of things about me already. One is that I\u2019m my dog\u2019s biggest fan. The second is that I came to pet parenting later in my adult life. It\u2019s one of my regrets that I didn\u2019t enter the dog world earlier, but having done so I realize that having a dog in my life has taught me a lot.\u00a0 I thought I\u2019d share 10 things that I\u2019ve learned about life with dogs on my 10-year journey as a pet parent. Maybe some of these things resonate with you too.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Dogs are masters of mindfulness. They really know how to live in the moment. Importantly, they help their owners to do the same, which is why they are a real aid in stress management and enhanced well being.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Your dog is a great personal trainer. They are invaluable in supporting an active lifestyle. Whether the rain is pouring or the snow is falling, there\u2019s no excuse for staying indoors when you\u2019ve got a dog to walk.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. There\u2019s no such thing as an indestructible dog toy. At least I haven\u2019t discovered one yet if it does exist.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Preventative care is a must. Whether it\u2019s giving your dog his monthly flea treatment or<\/span> brushing his teeth<\/a>, preventative care helps reduce illness and disease.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Securing a dog in the car on journeys is essential. Having a<\/span> pet barrier<\/a>, divider and tailgate installed in the car has made travelling with a dog so much easier.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Early training and socialization is key to a well-balanced pup and it\u2019s a great way to for you both to bond.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Insurance is recommended. Sadly, illness or injury occur at any time, and often happen when you least expect it. Being insured can be really helpful when those larger bills roll in from the veterinarian\u2019s office.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. In addition to providing nutrients and energy, food is both a useful motivator and a health gauge. Activity in the kitchen is a strong indicator of my dog\u2019s health. If I\u2019m preparing food my dog gets as close to me as possible. If he stays in his bed when the refrigerator door opens I know to check on him immediately to see if he is OK. Using food or treats is also a great motivator when training or to distract a dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Dogs can run like the wind. Even if I\u2019d had training as an olympic athlete, I could never match the running speed of a dog who\u2019s spotted a squirrel.<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Dogs find joy in the small things.\u00a0 This seems to transmit to the owners and life with dogs brings immeasurable joy to family life.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Those of you who have read this blog from the outset may know a couple of things about me already. One is that I\u2019m my dog\u2019s biggest fan. The second is that I came to pet parenting later in my adult life. It\u2019s one of my regrets that I didn\u2019t enter the dog world earlier, …<\/p>\n

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