Dogs are not toys
A dog is a living animal and requires all the love and care that you
would give to a child. When you take
on a dog there is a responsibility that goes with it. Dogs do not look
after themselves.
They may be expensive - there is a range of costs that they can incur -
feeding, vet bills - regular inoculations, general health and any
accidents/illnesses that might befall your dog, someone to stay with them when
you are away.
They need time - walking (don't expect dogs to take themselves for a walk),
training so that you can control them, grooming, cleaning up after them!
They need company - so it is important that you are able to spend time with
them during the day. Dogs are pack animals and they look to you to be the
leader of the pack. If you do not give them enough attention (walking,
training, grooming, feeding) they may try to take over as pack leader and
become aggressive and uncontrollable.
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Treating Inter-Dog Fear Aggression
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Understanding Your Dog
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Neutering - The Facts
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How to Handle Separation Anxiety
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Questions and Answers about Separation Anxiety
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Questions and Answers about Separation Anxiety
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Dog Appeasing Pheromone Plug-in (DAP) Calms your dog by reminding it of Mum
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Pet Behavior Resources
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Territory Marking in the House and Neutering
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Removing Ticks
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Skin Conditions in Dogs
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What you can do if you are allergic to dogs
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Your Dog and the Law
What You Should Know About the Border Collie
Grooming Your Old English Sheepdog
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