If you've ever been a parent or caretaker of small children, you know how important a solid bedtime routine can be. It can set up an excellent night of rest for everyone or a potentially long night.

Dogs, like many other pets, function well routinely. Pet parents go with the flow because they think everything is fine the way it is. The truth is you should establish a daily routine for your dog.

There are many things you can do to increase the quality of your dog's life, most of them involving spending more time with your pet. And while there's never a routine that's going to fit absolutely ...