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How To Be A Responsible Dog Owner
What does it mean to be a responsible dog owner? For starters, it means
getting a dog for the right reasons. Dogs are meant to be our companions and
to share our lives with us. The right reasons to get a dog are to help him
become all that he can be. To properly feed and exercise him. To spend quality
time socializing and training him. But there are many wrong reasons to get a
dog. Some of these include as a means of protection or to be a hobby breeder.
When dogs are purchased as a means of protection, most people think this
means keeping them away from other dogs and people to make them more
protective. By doing this, your dog is not getting the socialization that he
requires and as a result ends up fearful, aggressive, and destructive.
What invariably happens is the dog bites someone and ends up getting
euthanized. Reputable breeders generally breed their dogs as a profession.
They have studied genetic lines and ensure that their puppies are healthy and
of good temperament. Breeding dogs is often very expensive, and most hobby
breeders are not ready for what they are getting themselves into. Also, there is
already an overpopulation of dogs in this country. It is best to leave breeding to
the professionals.
Responsible dog ownership begins BEFORE you get your dog. Make sure to
properly research which type of dog is right for you. Make sure to discuss with
your family who will be responsible for caring for your dog. Talk with your
veterinarian about what kinds of costs you must consider throughout your dog’s
life. Make the commitment that your dog will be cared for by you for the duration
of his life. By doing your homework before you even bring your dog home, you
are ensuring that you and your dog will be a good match, you know what to
expect financially, and that your dog will have a forever home.
Responsible dog ownership means properly socializing your dog. Young
puppies need to be exposed to a variety of other dogs, people, and sensations
to help them learn to not be afraid of new situations. Puppies also require a lot
of time and training. Responsible dog owners understand that the demands of
puppy hood will be many. Puppies need to be housebroken, a task which often
requires a lot of time and patience. They need to learn basic commands and
manners and you need to learn how to properly communicate with them.
Responsible dog ownership means taking your dog to the veterinarian for
regular healthy pet checkups. Usually at this time, your dog will be vaccinated
as well. All good owners know that dogs need to be vaccinated on schedule to
help protect them, the public, and other dogs that they come into contact with.
Your dog will also need to be tested for intestinal parasites periodically.
Responsible owners know that by preventing and treating parasites they are
keeping their dog healthy and protecting their families as most parasites can be
transmitted to humans. Another facet of good dog ownership is knowing when
your dog is ill. It is your responsibility to keep your dog in optimum health.
When you take your dog for a walk or to the dog park, pick up after him when
he goes to the bathroom. Not only is this common courtesy, but fecal matter can
be harmful to humans or other dogs. If you do not have a fenced in yard,
always keep your dog on leash. Not only are there laws in many states requiring
you to do so, this will also ensure that your dog will not get loose and bite a
person or another dog, or dart in to traffic and get injured or killed.
Spend as much quality time with your dog as possible. If you happen to have an
employer that allows it, take your dog to work with you. Go jogging with your
dog. Find a sport like agility, flyball, or sledding that you can do with your dog.
Participate in community events such as dog jogs and dog fests. All of these
things will enhance your relationship and are a factor in responsible dog
ownership.
Common sense, proper socialization, training, and spending good time with
your dog are all a part of responsible dog ownership. By displaying these traits,
you can help others learn about how to be good dog owners.
What does it mean to be a responsible dog owner? For starters, it means
getting a dog for the right reasons. Dogs are meant to be our companions and
to share our lives with us. The right reasons to get a dog are to help him
become all that he can be. To properly feed and exercise him. To spend quality
time socializing and training him. But there are many wrong reasons to get a
dog. Some of these include as a means of protection or to be a hobby breeder.
When dogs are purchased as a means of protection, most people think this
means keeping them away from other dogs and people to make them more
protective. By doing this, your dog is not getting the socialization that he
requires and as a result ends up fearful, aggressive, and destructive.
What invariably happens is the dog bites someone and ends up getting
euthanized. Reputable breeders generally breed their dogs as a profession.
They have studied genetic lines and ensure that their puppies are healthy and
of good temperament. Breeding dogs is often very expensive, and most hobby
breeders are not ready for what they are getting themselves into. Also, there is
already an overpopulation of dogs in this country. It is best to leave breeding to
the professionals.
Responsible dog ownership begins BEFORE you get your dog. Make sure to
properly research which type of dog is right for you. Make sure to discuss with
your family who will be responsible for caring for your dog. Talk with your
veterinarian about what kinds of costs you must consider throughout your dog’s
life. Make the commitment that your dog will be cared for by you for the duration
of his life. By doing your homework before you even bring your dog home, you
are ensuring that you and your dog will be a good match, you know what to
expect financially, and that your dog will have a forever home.
Responsible dog ownership means properly socializing your dog. Young
puppies need to be exposed to a variety of other dogs, people, and sensations
to help them learn to not be afraid of new situations. Puppies also require a lot
of time and training. Responsible dog owners understand that the demands of
puppy hood will be many. Puppies need to be housebroken, a task which often
requires a lot of time and patience. They need to learn basic commands and
manners and you need to learn how to properly communicate with them.
Responsible dog ownership means taking your dog to the veterinarian for
regular healthy pet checkups. Usually at this time, your dog will be vaccinated
as well. All good owners know that dogs need to be vaccinated on schedule to
help protect them, the public, and other dogs that they come into contact with.
Your dog will also need to be tested for intestinal parasites periodically.
Responsible owners know that by preventing and treating parasites they are
keeping their dog healthy and protecting their families as most parasites can be
transmitted to humans. Another facet of good dog ownership is knowing when
your dog is ill. It is your responsibility to keep your dog in optimum health.
When you take your dog for a walk or to the dog park, pick up after him when
he goes to the bathroom. Not only is this common courtesy, but fecal matter can
be harmful to humans or other dogs. If you do not have a fenced in yard,
always keep your dog on leash. Not only are there laws in many states requiring
you to do so, this will also ensure that your dog will not get loose and bite a
person or another dog, or dart in to traffic and get injured or killed.
Spend as much quality time with your dog as possible. If you happen to have an
employer that allows it, take your dog to work with you. Go jogging with your
dog. Find a sport like agility, flyball, or sledding that you can do with your dog.
Participate in community events such as dog jogs and dog fests. All of these
things will enhance your relationship and are a factor in responsible dog
ownership.
Common sense, proper socialization, training, and spending good time with
your dog are all a part of responsible dog ownership. By displaying these traits,
you can help others learn about how to be good dog owners.
HAYNES PIT BULLS