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Originally Posted by gemy

I was disappointed that I did not see proper exercise and training, builds health in your dog! Along with regular vet checks, and blood work.

Health in dogs is very similar to health in humans. We both need stimulation, both mental and physical. We both need to inter-act with fellow members - this is called socialization in the doggie world.

There are so many ways to do this. The field is broad and deep and very rich with opportunities for you the dog owner to employ.

And it doesn't take hours upon hours a day either. Three 5 or 10 minute sessions, coupled with at least one walk, is all it takes. They all dogs just want to really be with you. But in multi-faceted ways. BE it lap lying, or having a massage and grooming session, playing with toys with you, training with you be it formal obedience, or trick training. The key is you are focussed on them, as they are on you for 24hrs a day. They know when you wake, and when you fall asleep. They know if you are feeling ill, or are tired. They know if you are stressed and or upset or angry, all this without you even having to say a word.

All well adjusted dogs, just want to please their humans. We have such a huge role we play in their lives. We are the raison-d'etre for their being, there is nothing like their owners' touch, love, and joy in them. They shine in the sunshine of our attention.

mental health is important. When me and Callie either work on a new trick, go through the old ones, or do a doggy puzzle or some of all she is much happier and even sleeps better and that goes the same for socialization when Sammy comes over which is twice a week at least she is happier and sleeps better.