Temperament is important - does your pup have stranger danger? My dashchund does not like strangers especially if you approach or bend down to him as most dog owners and people would to say hi. He is tiny but will growl out of fear. If you allow him to approach you he comes around way quicker. My chow-shep is very friendly but he needs to approach first and does not like quick movements immediately. If you go into say hello too quickly he will duck, dodge, and run out of the way. But if you let him approach you, you'll immediately have a new bff. Its important to me to understand your pup's personality and temperament to give them the appropriate attention they want.

With my pups a typical day includes morning walk, breakfast and then a 10 minute play time outside to digest and a treat. I will normally do a mid day snack (small treat or jerk strip) and outside time for at least 30 minutes. They also go out periodically in between for potty breaks and stretches. In the afternoon I always do solo walks (so I end up doing three walks for my boys) so that each pup gets their alone time with me and enjoys some outside time away from their brothers. Dinner is usually around 5:30/6 and we make our own dog food fresh daily. After dinner they all get a dental treat. Throughout the day we also do play time and fetch, but it varies depending on weather and time of day.