Although there are certain rules for walking your dog in various cities, there are not any guideline requirements on caring for your dog. With a plethora of canine health articles on the market, few report the basics or no brainers that you will learn along the way. But as a refresher in living and raising a dog 101 review these tips:

-- To promote your dog’s health, do not overfeed him or her. It will ensure a lower risk of joint problems and heart conditions.

-- Wait a minimum of two days are your dog has recovered from an illness before you expose it to other dogs

-- If your canine consistently acts out of control, enroll him or her in an obedience training class before you take it in the company of others

-- To avoid the unknown (illness, injury and safety), never allow your dog to loiter, play or roam in an unsecured or restricted area/

-- In the company of your canine and others, try to anticipate their excitement from accidentally slamming into you by slightly bending your knees to prevent hyperextension.

-- At the park, you should not be surprised when you call your dog and other canines respond.

-- During extreme temperatures, protect your canine from developing, hypothermia, heat stroke (overheating) as well as frostbite. Do not take your pet to the park during harsh weather conditions.

-- Never feed other people's canine pets for two reasons: 1) Not all treats agree with all dogs. The food you give someone else’s dog could affect is dogs digestion; 2) Certain owners have their dog on a restrictive diet.

-- In general, it is never a good idea to feed your dog prior to a ride in the car