Keeping your dog happy6 of 7You don't need to take Spot to a spa or buy him a bunch of toys to keep him happy. You can save money by just spending time with him. Many behavior problems stem from a lack of interaction, Pinney says.Taking your dog to the park, walking it around the block and playing fetch are activities you can do for free, Fults says.When it comes to toys, you don't need many. Two will do. "They'll like to interact with you regardless," Pinney says. Related Articles:Great jobs for animal loversDogs on insurance blacklistInsurers bite 'bad dogs'Puppies for saleRelated Links:Pet safety when travelingHelp with pet health careFinancial plan for petsMaking pet travel easy advertisement
You don't need to take Spot to a spa or buy him a bunch of toys to keep him happy. You can save money by just spending time with him. Many behavior problems stem from a lack of interaction, Pinney says.
Taking your dog to the park, walking it around the block and playing fetch are activities you can do for free, Fults says.
When it comes to toys, you don't need many. Two will do. "They'll like to interact with you regardless," Pinney says.
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