Owning a dog may bring joy into your life, but it isn’t always a simple job. Dogs are like children, where they need proper food, exercise, cleaning and grooming and to visit a physician. Learning everything about training a dog can take some time. The tips in the article that follows will give you a great start.

Because non-verbal communication is vital to dogs, you should devote yourself to learning how to read your dog’s signals. If you notice your dog is hesitant to meet a particular person or dog, don’t force it. It could end up with someone getting bit. Watch out for those non-verbal clues and let your dog guide any actions you perform.

Choose the correct flea medicine for your dog. They contain carcinogens proven to cause cancer in kids. Ask the vet about flea powders and other products that are less hazardous for kids.

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