Dog care, simplified
LoveDogo is a small, independent blog about living well with dogs — feeding, grooming, training and knowing when something is genuinely wrong. Practical instructions you can follow the same day.
Written for real households: limited time, one very good dog, and a lot of conflicting advice online.
Portion size depends on weight, age and activity — not the scoop on the bag. Learn how to read a label, split meals across the day, and spot early signs of over- or underfeeding.
A calm, predictable routine teaches faster than long sessions. Short reward-based drills, consistent cue words and generous rest build a confident dog that listens by choice.
Most dogs hide discomfort well. Knowing your dog's normal breathing, gum colour and appetite makes an abnormal day obvious — and gets you to the clinic before it becomes an emergency.
Dogs thrive on rhythm more than novelty. Use this as a template and adjust walk lengths to your dog's age and breed.
Fresh water, a 20–30 minute sniffing walk before breakfast, then a quick paw and eye check while your dog is still calm.
Enrichment over exercise: a snuffle mat, a frozen lick toy or a five-minute training refresher keeps the brain busy indoors.
The longer walk, dinner at a consistent time, and a brushing session that doubles as a lump, tick and skin inspection.
Ears wiped, nails checked, bedding washed, teeth brushed at least three times, and a weight note in your phone.
LoveDogo started as a notebook of things we wished someone had told us on day one of dog ownership — how much to feed, why a puppy bites at 8pm, what a healthy gum colour looks like. It became a blog because those notes kept helping friends.
Every guide is written in plain language, checked against current veterinary guidance, and updated when that guidance changes. We are not a clinic and we never pretend to be: our job is to help you ask your vet better questions and handle everyday care with confidence.
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Last updated: 22 August 2026
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