1	Ten Steps to a Healthier Dog Carol Gannaway
2	Easier to train A healthy dog is easier to train, more responsive and able to concentrate on the behaviors needed to live successfully with humans.
3	Step One: Vacuum frequently. This effort will not only keep dog hair under control but will keep your house and dog flea free.
4	Step Two: Wash your dog’s bedding. This effort not only makes sense from a housekeeping point of view it will help control fleas.
5	Step Three: Food and water bowls should be washed regularly so there will not be a problem with bacteria growth.
6	Step Four: Fresh clean water is a must for a healthy dog. Dump out the old water everyday and refill with fresh.
7	Step Five: Feed your dog the best food you can afford. Read the ingredients listed on the bag and compare. The ingredients should be your guide.
8	Step Six: Pick up dog poop everyday. This can help prevent worms, your dog from eating the poop and your shoes and yard clean.
9	Step Seven: Use safe, organic pesticides and weed control methods in the areas your dog frequents.
10	Step Eight: A balance of quiet time and play time are important for a happy healthy dog.
11	Step Nine: Exercise! Just like people, dogs need a recovery time after vigorous exercise. Older and overweight dogs should have short exercise sessions. A young healthy dogs can do more.
12	Step Ten: Dogs are social creatures and generally enjoy time spent with other dogs and a variety of people.
13	Ready to train! A trained dog is welcome most places. Use positive training methods. Reward your dog for good behavior. Set your dog up for success. If you are saying “no” to your dog your focus is on the wrong behaviors. Ask your self, “How can I turn that into a “Good dog” ?”
14	Quality and quantity! Spend quality time with your dog. Take your dog with you. A massage is bonding. An outing is fun! Watch TV together.
15	"Just like any relationship it..." Just like any relationship it takes a healthy balance in all areas for your relationship with your dog to thrive.