50 Simple Ways to Pamper Your Dog

I enjoyed the ideas in this charming book and think any dog-crazy person would appreciate this light and fluffy offering as well. Here are some ideas from the author, test-driven by me: 1.Keep a toy chest for all your dog's playthings. This is a good one, since my dogs have so many toys that people think I must have children in the house. I leave out three toys at a time, maximum, and rotate the toys as the dogs get bored. Each time a new toy comes out of rotation, they think it's brand-new. 2. Give your dog a nickname. You know he's already got one anyway. It may as well be official. Frodo responds equally well to Frody, Little Dude, Freak and Goober. 3. Once a week, put your dog's bowls in the dishwasher. Excellent advice. I don't want want bacteria building up in those bowls any more than in mine. 4. Make a doggy scrapbook. Well, I have not gone so far as to make a plaster cast of Frodo's little puppy paws, or include hair from his first grooming, but he does have a framed print placed prominently in the living room. And, of course, a picture in my wallet. 5. Brush his teeth. My dogs love their toothbrushing sessions. I use a toothpaste for dogs (tastes like chicken), with their own special dog toothbrushes (made for their softer enamel). Once I am done brushing, I let them gnaw on their brushes a bit. Hey, I've also got tartar-control dog biscuits and flossy-thread rope toys. No one should have to deal with bad dog breath. 6. Don't forget the Christmas stocking. The dog stockings are shaped like bones and full of yummy dog treats and squeaky toys. 7. Buy doggy booties. I have some all-terrain dog Muttluks for seriously rocky hiking trips. My dogs walk funny in them at first, then shrug and get used to it. When I remove the boots, I look at the leather bottoms. All those scratches would have been on my dog's tender pads. Booties are also nice for keeping pads off hot asphalt, and fleecies are great against winter's ice and salt. 8. Take him swimming. A nice activity that I'm going to have the canines do when they start aging. Dogs are very prone to arthritis, and swimming is a no-stress sport. I have little dog life vests, so they can exercise their limbs even in their golden years. 9. Pray with your dog. One of the book's nicest suggestions is saying grace with your dog at mealtimes, offering thanks for his loving presence during a cuddle, or allowing some quiet space to be reflective together each day. I once heard a psychic say dogs are very spiritual. It's probably true. 10. Buckle up. PetsMart and other pet companies design seat-belt attachments that clip right onto your dog's harness. In an accident, you don't want your favorite ball of fur to come flying at your head or against the windscreen. It also keeps dogs from climbing into the driver's lap or all over your passengers. (The book mentions that some new vehicle models from Saab, Audi and Subaru even come with their own dog-restraint systems. How's THAT for cool?) There

There are some old tricks in here, but unlike dogs -old humans and young too- can be taught new tricks. I like reading books about things I can do for other people....my 3 dogs can't read so someone had to read self-helps for them right? HAHA...This book will show you creative new ways to reward your dogs, and remind you of some of the ways we need to care for our pets that don't occur to us every day. My beagles sure do love the massages!!!

Rocky (my pet maltese) and I enjoyed this book. There are many great ideas and thoughts for caring for your dog. I did have one concern about giving your dog a pill in a grape. My vet says grapes are not good for dogs. Other then that, the book had wonderful insights and fun ideas.

Moore offers pampering methods that your dog will actually acknowledge, enjoy and benefit from. The suggestions have the dog's health in mind and even offer solutions for common problems (like keeping your dog still during grooming,etc.). It's more of a "how to care for your dog better" book and covers all sorts of situations like travel and healthy dog recipes. The short sections and cute drawings make this a pleasure for any dog guardian to read, regardless of breed,

This book offers great ideas for any dog lover. I have owned dogs all my life, and love to pamper them but Ms. Moore gave me so many ideas that I had never thought of. I hope she writes a second volume!