Crates are a training tool that your dog will love. As part of your daily dog care routine, get your pet used to spending some time in the crate. Since dogs are den animals, they will naturally feel at home in these crates anyway. Many pet owners place dogs in crates to keep them out of trouble, but the dogs do like a place that is all their own.

Giving your dogs a good teeth cleaning is a must. As part of your weekly dog care for your pet, clip his nails, brush him, bath him and also brush his teeth. You can purchase specialized toothbrushes designed for a dog's mouth that are easy to use and that will give your dog a clean smile every time.

Pet centers are a source of information to you. Although you may only think of it as a place to go to purchase your pet supplies, there are many more tools available to you there. Most centers hire a number of employees that are educated about pets thoroughly. They can answer questions, make recommendations and give educated opinions that can be useful to any pet owner.