Dogs+Rock

=Dogs By Kathryn L. =

Dogs need many things to have a happy place like.......

-water

-food

-shelter

-toys

-free space (open air)

-love and kindness

Dogs also need to be groomed. Some dogs have to be groomed once a week others to be groomed twice. Heres a tip: never, ever, ever, EVER brush from the tail and back; it makes the dogs feel uncomfortable.

Did you know that dogs communicate through their tails?

Tail up means happy

Tail down means scared

There are other signs too like...

Head cocking means "what?"

Ears back means "I heard something."

No matter what they do, you have to love them! Even when they chew your favorite slippers. Some people think the reason dogs chew on different things is because..

1. Your dog's teeth might be growing in

2. You dog thinks of it like a game

3. Your dog just loves chewing on things

FUN FACT Dogs are not the most popular pet. Fish are! Why? Have you ever met a person allergic to fish?

You have to make sure you get the right breed for your family. For example if you live in an apartment building it's not a good idea to get a Great Dane. You have to think about the dog. These are some of the things you need to think about...

. can you take your dog out for walks

. is your family really ready for a dog

. do you have enough money for a dog

. will you be able to give it the love it needs

A good idea would be to adopt a dog from your local shelter and remember dogs will always love you as long as you keep loving them.