1.Feed them
Make sure it's just the right amount. Too little food results increase in hunger, which may result in your new shoes gt etting chewed by dogs or other pets and malnutrition in your pet. Too much food can cause vomiting and stomach pain and all the conditions usually associated with obesity in animals. You have to distinguish between the times they're genuinely hungry and the times they're just trying to get food. This canbe difficult with a horse which will graze out doors as it chooses or with a hamster that has learnt to beg despite having a full food bowl but try to distinguish between hungry and attention seeking where appropriate.
Clean their food and water bowls
at least once a day.It's the same as with us. You wouldn't eat out of the same plate for one whole week, and you wouldn't drink out of the same glass, cup, or mug for a whole month!
Give attention to your pets
Pets want as much of your attention as possible, dogs especially. However, this attention should be on your terms. In general way, acknowledge your pet's existence; even saying "Hi <pet name>, how are you doing?" Clearly they won't understand what you're saying, but at least it shows that you see them.
Never treat a pet especially a dog, like a kid
.A dog is an animal and needs leadership. Don't pander to insecurity. Instead, be strong and leadby example.
Do not do anything to hurt the pet.They are fragile and it will make them dislike you so be careful! If you accidentally bump into it or kick it, make sure you apologize by a treat of some sort or a reassuring pat on the head.
Do not become impatient with your pets.
They can't necessarily understand you verbally. So don't rant off to them. They will just see you as a crazy foreign master who likes to talk to himself a lot.
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