February 13, 2026

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14+ Ways to Love Your Dog Everyday

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and everyone makes it a special point to show their loved ones, furry and otherwise, how much they care about them. But, acts of caring shouldn't be limited to special days, we should make every day special for those we care the most about!

Consider the work of Dr. Julie Buzby, an integrative veterinarian and the founder of Toe Grips, who wrote about 14 meaningful ways that you can love your dog. They hit home for us and we think they'll do the same for you. Plus, we even added a few of our own.
1. Love your dog by finding her “touch love language”
2. Love your dog by taking a daily walk (or two) and making it part of your routine
3. Love your dog by giving her plenty of time to follow her nose!
4. Love your dog by learning to read his body language
5. Love your dog by playing games together
6. Love your dog by training her in basic obedience (and maybe some fun tricks, too)
7. Love your dog by being consistent and using positive reinforcement
8. Love your dog by making or buying some healthy treats
9. Love your dog by creating a safe retreat for him
10. Love your dog by buying her a new toy
11. Love your dog by loving exactly who they are
12. Love your dog by providing him with routine veterinary care
13. Love your dog by talking to her
14. Love your dog by filling his water bowl with cool, fresh water
15. Love your dog with ear rubs, chin scratches and belly rubs
16. Love your dog by saying “I love you”

Learn more about the 14+ Ways to Love Your Dog and Dr. Buzby!

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