be a better pet owner

By being a better pet owner, I mean to meet some specific goals. Namely, to walk Jasmine every morning and evening for at least 20 minutes. To spend more one on one time with her. To take a puppy obedience class so she’ll listen better. To play with her and teach her to play with me and by herself. And to stop being so damn impatient with her when I know she’s still a puppy. I’ve been very lax lately and it’s not fair to her. I’m not a puppy=baby kind of person but one thing toddlers and puppies do have in common is a need for structure. And I haven’t been providing structure for her. It sounds like a lot for one goal but these are just little things that with effort, I can make a part of my daily routine. I just have to put the time in.

Phase 1 of this goal is to walk my two dogs daily

Listen to what he tells you in a language seemingly unknown. Let him massage you with his paws and nudge you with his head. Feed him the food he loves. Don’t yell at him. Let him sleep with you. Never let him cry. Scold him less harshly. Talk to him in sweet tones.