In addition to being mindful about what you feed them and looking out for any potential health issues, you'll also want to master basic grooming, such as how to cut your dog's nails. Whether you ...

Tracy Wyatt, one of the founders of TracysDogs, says it's always hard to be able to save every canine in need Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.