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Anyone who elects to have a dog share his
life must know that there are responsibilities that go along with dog
ownership for as long as the dog lives.
To The Dog
Before getting a dog, a person must be aware that the responsibility for
the dog's physical, mental, and emotional well-being lasts 24 hours a
day for as long as the dog lives. Dogs are living beings with
intelligence and emotion. Their devotion to their owners must not be
one-sided or exploited. The owner must be considerate of the dogs
individuality as well as provide the dog's basic needs. These basic
needs follow.
1. Nutrition
A dog must be fed a balanced diet and have clean water available. The
many quality foods now available may seem more expensive than
supermarket brands, but they are superior in nutrition resulting in
better overall health for the dog.
2. Health Care
A veterinarian supervised preventative health care program of routine
health examinations, vaccinations, heartworm prevention, de worming and
flea control is advised. Spaying and neutering of all dogs not in a
breeding program is strongly advised.
3. Housing
Kennel runs, fenced yards, and dog crates should all be considered. Dogs
need shelter from wind, sun rain and snow.
4. Safety
When traveling in a vehicle, the dog should always be securely contained
with a crate or a doggy seat belt. Dogs lose in the back of a truck are
easily injured and killed. Also consider safety around the home, keeping
poisons, poisonous plants, and electrical cords away from home.
5. Grooming
Regular grooming keeps the dogs skin, coat, feet and teeth in optimum
health, feels good for the dog, and provides a 1:1 time for dog and
owner.
6. Education
At the very least, dogs should be housetrained and have basic house
manners. Teaching the basic novice exercise (heel, sit, down, stand,
come and stay) makes a better companion. Training classes and books
about dog training and behavior are available. Dogs enjoy learning new
activities with their owners. There is no excuse for a spoiled or
ill-mannered dog.
Dogs need and want to learn what is
expected of them. Without "pack rules" to follow, the dog will
assume there is no leader and take over the job. This translates into
"behavior problems" and "out of control dogs".
Sadly, many of these dogs are abandoned or killed because their owners
didn't take the time to educate them properly. Such an owner must be
responsible for killing his own dog.
7. TLC (Tender Loving Care)
Like people, dogs have feelings and need to be needed and loved. One of
the nicest benefits of sharing your life with a dog is the companionship
and closeness that develops.
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To the Community
Every dog owner must become a considerate owner. In these days of anti -
dog legislation and animal rights activist activities, dog owners must
present a positive image of dog ownership at all times. Consideration of
others is extremely important. Not everyone "loves" your dog
like you do. Some people are fearful of dogs; others dislike dogs.
Ultimately, being a responsible dog owner will help ensure that we will
be able to freely enjoy our canine companions for many years to come.
1. Control/Containment
Dogs should be under physical control (fences, leashes) or under direct
visual/mental control at all times. This is for the dog's safety, other
people and/or animals' safety, and to conform to local laws. There are a
wide variety of fencing materials and leashes available. For example,
the retractable leads (e.g.Flexilead) can give a dog enough room to run
and play (24 feet in all directions) on a pleasure walk yet the dog is
still under physical control.
2.Neutering/Spaying
All dogs should be neutered or spayed unless they are being shown in
conformation and/or part of a breeding program. For more information on
the subject, click here.
3.Local Laws
Respect local laws regarding leash control, areas where dogs are/are not
allowed, and licensing. Do be aware that licenses for altered dogs are
cheaper.
4. Stoop and Scoop
Train your dog to eliminate in your yard -- not your neighbor's. Clean
up after the dog wherever you are. Small plastic bags are easy to carry
in a pocket for clean up. Dispose of the manure appropriately.
5. Noise Control
None appreciates a noisy dog. Generally, neighbors appreciate
appropriate warning/alert barks or occasional Northern dog song fests
but a continually barking/crying dog is extremely irritating. If you
must leave your dog alone outside when you're away from home, be certain
(by asking your neighbors) that it is quiet. If the dog isn't, then
consider leaving the dog inside. Be aware of your dog's voice.
6. Be a considerate traveler
Travel with a clean, quiet, well-behaved dog. Exercise your dog in
appropriate places and then, stoop and scoop. Always leave any place
(e.g. motel) clean and undamaged. Thanks to inconsiderate owners, many
hotels/motels refuse to accept pets.
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