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Jill Bowers, Behavior Specialist  Tuesday, August 22, 2006

How to Make Your Dog Younger

Keeping your best friend's DogAge as young as can be helps ensure that the two of you will have more time to spend together. To help make your dog younger, your dog should follow these 7 steps:

1. Maintain a lean physique, with a clearly defined and tucked-up waist. Controlling your dog's caloric intake and increasing exercise helps to prevent obesity and other health issues, which can make his or her DogAge up to 1.8 years younger.

2. Eat only the amount of dog food necessary to maintain an ideal body condition. Measure servings with a standardized measuring cup, and monitor body condition regularly. Prevent your dog from overeating by putting the dog food bowl out only at mealtimes and removing it as soon as your dog stops eating. Monitoring your dog's diet can make his or her DogAge up to 1.8 years younger.

3. Be trained to respond to commands the majority of the time.Well-behaved dogs are safer dogs. Obedience training can make your pet's DogAge up to 1.3 years younger.

4. Enjoy teeth-cleaning chews or biscuits and brush teeth three times per week. Next time you want to reward your pup with a snack, choose a treat that's teeth-friendly. Your dog will enjoy the biscuit, and you'll appreciate his or her smile. Keeping your dog's teeth clean can make his or her DogAge up to 6 months younger.

5. Exercise or play actively at least three times per day for a minimum of 15 minutes each time. Keep playtime interesting by diversifying your dog's activities. For example, occasionally swap playing catch in the yard with visits to new parks. Keeping your dog active regularly can make his or her DogAge up to 6 months younger.

6. Get vaccinated and visit the veterinarian for regular checkups.Many veterinarians agree that pets should be vaccinated to help prevent illness and diseases; ask your dog's vet which vaccines are necessary. Vaccinating your dog can make his or her DogAge up to 6 months younger.

7. Be safe in the yard, on walks, and on trips by using protective barriers and gear such as fences, leashes, and dog carriers.The less trouble your dog finds, the younger and healthier he or she will be. Protecting your dog from harm can make his or her DogAge up to 6 months younger.As you make changes to your dog's lifestyle habits, don't forget to update your pet's DogAge Test. Updating your dog's test every 3 months will enable you to monitor his or her progress as well as motivate you to continue to make choices that will keep your pet as young and healthy as possible!

Learn 3 more ways to keep your dog young at DogAge.

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How much younger is your dog? Update your pet's DogAge Test today!

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