As a dog owner, you want to know that you are taking proper care of your dog. This means learning about basic dog care and meeting your dog's essential needs to ensure its health and happiness. Whether you're planning to get a dog for the first time or you've been a dog owner for years, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you how to create balance in your pup's life, which is the necessary foundation for producing good behavior and building a healthy pet-owner relationship. Discover how vital your emotional, not just physical, presence is to your dog, and learn about the key role of prevention in behavior training. Offering both universal and specific insights, author and dog training expert Saro Boghozian not only explains why dogs need exercise, training, socialization, care, and affection on a daily basis but also presents a simple and proven plan for how you can satisfy these essential needs.