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Everyone knows that dogs must have adequate food and water, shelter from the elements, and medical attention when needed. His other requirements may be harder to quantify, but they are just as crucial: mental stimulation, physical exercise, and plenty of positive contact with his owner.

A leashed walk around the block is usually a sufficient bathroom break, but it isn't enough exercise for most dogs. The majority need 30 to 60 minutes a day to stay in good shape. For some pups, this means off-leash, full-out running to burn off steam; some dogs enjoy a good long walk; others want to go play fetch in a lake. Whatever form of exercise your dog likes the most, he'll be healthier for indulging in it.

A dog's mind needs exercise as much as his body does--the same "use it or lose it" philosophy applies to us all. Training is a mainstay of canine brain workouts. It could be as simple as playing games with you and learning to sit, or as complex as training for agility or obedience competitions.

And whether it's through playing, training, hiking, or petting, your dog needs a substantial daily dose of attention from you.

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poor mutts

i wish people would look at them as bright energetic animals not just "this is ugly and stupid i don't like it im gunna put it in the shelter forever until it gets put down" GRRRR!!! it annoys me

5 106 21 hours ago by Anna
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i wish more people wanted mutts

for a long time, i mostly wanted pure breeds, because i like the look of pure pugs, pure black labs, pure rotties, pure g... (continued)

0 379 Dec 20, 2008 3:09pm by catmaster667
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