You should make sure your dog is wearing its collar all the time, but especially when you take it outdoors. Even better, take your dog to the vet to get a microchip implanted. Even well-trained dogs can run off after another animal or car and become lost.  Making sure your dog is microchipped or wearing a collar with your contact information on it can help ensure sure your dog is returned to you if this happens. If you’re planning to spend a good amount of time outside with your dog, make sure it has everything it needs to be comfortable.  Pack a bag that has essentials like water, a water bowl, food, bug spray, a canine first-aid kit, and poop bags.  Preparing for your dog’s needs ahead of time will allow you both to enjoy your day. You should start practicing basic commands with your dog when it is a puppy so that you can keep control of it when it becomes larger.  This is especially important if you and your dog are playing outside without a leash. Focus on basic commands like sit, stay, heel, come, and lay down to start.
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One-sentence summary -- Ensure your dog is wearing a collar or microchipped. Pack a bag for your dog. Practice basic commands.

Q: Shoot to eat about 5-7 times a day, just with really small portions. For a snack, go for a banana and some walnuts, or a small bit of Caprese salad. Your biggest meal of the day should be before mid-day. Eat plenty of protein to build those ab muscles. Avoid sugar all together and reduce your caloric intake.  Eating dos:  Lean meat, such as beef, fish, chicken, or turkey. Lean protein, such as eggs and soybeans (tofu) or other beans. Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, such as spinach, kale, blueberries, or strawberries. Nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and sunflower seeds (unsalted). Whole grains, such as oatmeal or whole-grain pasta.   Eating don'ts:  Fast-foods. Rich sauces, heavy cream, ice cream, desserts and carbohydrates (bread, starches, etc.). Sweets, such as candies, cakes, and pastries. Processed foods, such as sweet breakfast cereals, chips, or fish sticks high in sodium.   Try not to eat right before you go to bed. Food that gets consumed right before bed often doesn't have enough time to get metabolized by your body, and so is converted directly into fat. Avoid those late-night snacks! A suitable allowance of water for adults is 2.5 liters daily in most instances but most of this quantity is contained in prepared foods. Drinking water also prevents you from drinking other alternatives which contain calories while still keeping you hydrated.  Cut out all sugary drinks from your diet! Sugary drinks — even those like Diet Coke, or Coke Zero — will not contribute to your overall health like plain, filtered water will. You don't have to be fanatical about it but try to avoid soft drinks as a general rule. Drink green tea! Green tea is packed with antioxidants, which are instrumental in curbing free radicals — cells in your body that attack other cells and contribute to aging. Without sugar, green tea is a great way to get some fluids and antioxidants into your body, and it does not contain any calories. Drink a big glass of water or green tea right before a meal. This will give your stomach the illusion of being full, which means that you're likely to eat less.
A: Eat small portions of food in regular intervals. Watch what you eat! Drink plenty of water.

Article: . House training your Maltipoo is one of the most important and also the most difficult things that you will need to do when you first get her. House training involves developing a regular toileting schedule for your dog, cleaning up when your dog has an accident, and praising your dog when she goes to the bathroom outside.  Try placing some puppy pads or newspaper in a few places around the house in case your Maltipoo has an emergency and you are not around. Make sure that you take your dog out after he eats as well as a few more times in between. If you are often gone for long periods, then consider having a neighbor or friend stop by to let your dog out. Never yell at your dog, hit your dog, or rub your dog’s face in urine or feces. These methods of house training do not work and they will only frighten and confuse your dog.  You may also want to consider crate training your Maltipoo. Crate training can help with housetraining and it is also a good way to teach your Maltipoo not to chew on furniture, shoes, and other off-limits items. . Training your dog is an excellent way to make sure that he is well-behaved and that he listens to you. Training is also a great way to provide some mental stimulation for your dog and it can even serve as a bonding activity. Some good basic commands to teach your Maltipoo include:  Sit Stay Speak Down Heel . It is important to socialize your Maltipoo so that she will be calm in all sorts of different situations. After your Maltipoo’s first round of vaccinations at about eight weeks old, you can start to socialize her.  Be sure to expose your Maltipoo to people of all ages genders, races, and sizes, other dogs, cats, people dressed in unusual attire (hats, raincoats, boots, etc.), loud noises, crowds, and vehicles. Always keep your Maltipoo on a leash when you take her out in public. Give your Maltipoo lots of praise and petting for being curious and calm around new people and situations. If your Maltipoo gets scared, try to reassure her as much as you can or remove her from the situation if she becomes too nervous (trembling, barking, hiding, etc.) . Your Maltipoo needs lots of love, attention, and affection. You can provide her with these things by remembering to take time to play with your Maltipoo every day. Try heading out in the back yard for a game of fetch each day or take your Maltipoo with you on a walk around the neighborhood.  Provide fun toys. Maltipoos are smart dogs, so they enjoy toys that will challenge their problem solving skills. Try giving your Maltipoo a variety of interesting toys including puzzle toys, balls, and rope toys. Pet your Maltipoo. Sometimes your Maltipoo may just want some affection. Make sure that you pet your Maltipoo every day.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Train your Maltipoo to go to the bathroom outside Teach your Maltipoo some basic commands Socialize your Maltipoo early Play with your Maltipoo daily