Interactive Dog Care Worksheet: Ensure Your Dog’s Happiness and Health

1 Commitment to Care

• • Daily Exercise:

    • Schedule daily walks or playtime sessions for your dog. How long does each session typically last? What benefits do you see after the sessions?
    • What activities does your dog enjoy the most during exercise?

  • Proper Nutrition:

    • List three types of dog-friendly foods you can incorporate into their diet for added nutrition.
    • Write down any dietary concerns or questions you have for your vet.

2 Health and Wellness

• • Regular Vet Visits:

    • Mark your calendar for your dog’s next vet visit. When is it scheduled?
    • List any preventive care measures your vet has recommended for your dog.

  • Grooming:

    • Describe your dog’s grooming routine. How often do you groom them?
    • What grooming tools do you use? Are there any new tools you want to try?

3 Training and Socialization

• Basic Commands:

  • Write down three basic commands you want to teach or reinforce with your dog.
  • How do you plan to incorporate these commands into your daily interactions with your dog?

• Socialization:

  • List three new environments or situations you plan to expose your dog to for socialization.
  • How do you plan to help your dog feel comfortable and confident in these new settings?

4 Safety First

• Identification:

  • Check your dog’s collar and ID tag. Are they securely attached and up-to-date?
  • Have you discussed microchipping with your vet? If not, what steps will you take to ensure your dog’s identification?

• Safe Environment:

  • Walk through your home and identify any potential hazards for your dog. What steps will you take to eliminate or secure these hazards?

5 Love and Attention

• Bonding Time:

  • Write down three activities you enjoy doing with your dog that strengthen your bond.
  • How often do you engage in these bonding activities with your dog?

• Positive Reinforcement:

  • List three ways you currently use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior in your dog.
  • What new positive reinforcement techniques would you like to try?

6 Community Involvement

• Support Local Shelters:

  • Research local animal shelters or rescue organizations. How do you plan to support them?
  • List items or services you can donate to help dogs in need.

• Advocate for Animal Welfare:

  • Write down three ways you can educate others about responsible dog ownership in your community.
  • How can you advocate for policies that promote animal welfare and responsible pet ownership?

By completing this worksheet, you’re actively participating in ensuring your dog’s happiness and health while contributing to a community of responsible dog owners. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of all dogs!