To help to improve your dog's diet, switch your dog's food slowly. Incorporate his new food into his old food for a couple of days. Gradually get him off the old stuff and onto the new. This is helpful when it comes to moving from poor quality food to healthy foods without rejection.

Did you know that your dog can provide care to humans besides you? Many local agencies are looking for help with their dog care programs. They take dogs into hospitals where there are sick children or older adults. In some locations, your dog can become a reading dog that will help a child to practice his or her reading skills.

To keep the dog grooming going at its best, make bath time fun for both of you. Dog care is needed in the way of a bath, nail clippings and in brushing. Keep your mind positive and reassure them that they are being a good dog during the process. If your mood stays up, so will his.