In days gone by dogs just seemed to attach themselves to a household in an almost magical way. Certainly I do not ever remember my parents actually going out and buying a dog or actively searching for one. As for feeding and walking these were similarly just things to be assimilated into the household routine - leftover scraps meant nothing was ever wasted. And this, plus the weekly treat of a bone from the butcher was seen to be more than adequate. Walks were not always provided but then neither did that seem to matter too much either as the dog generally ran free alongside the children as they played in the communal area of the street - gone are these days of casual care. And this is not altogether a bad thing.
The more we know about our dogs the better. The RSPCA issues strict guidelines for us to follow. They are mainly common sense and are built upon us having and maintaining a healthy respect for the animal we have undertaken to bring into our home. By following these guidelines we will keep our dogs happy and healthy and in this way develop a strong and mutually affectionate bond with them - which after all is perhaps the most popular reason for owning a dog in the first place.
Before you go out and buy a dog make sure that you are able to give that dog a comfortable and safe home for the duration of his life.
Never decide upon a certain dog because it is cute or because it is cool... the factors that decide which dog you choose should be determined by the facilities you have to offer. If for instance you live in a small flat with only a communal garden area then it's no use choosing a Great Dane or any other dog that requires a deal of space and exercise.
Like us dogs like company of their own kind - if he gets on well with other dogs then give him the opportunity to interact at every possible moment. There can be nothing more distressing than to see a dog straining on his lead, desperate to say hello and being tugged sharply away.
Never leave your dog with a stranger - trust your dog, if he takes a dislike to someone, there's generally a good reason.
It is without doubt your responsibility to keep your dog fir and healthy. This needn't be a big deal! Follow these simple rules:
The health of your pet is your responsibility; if he should fall ill the cost of treatment can be considerable, consider taking out pet insurance, it may just be the best thing you ever do for your dog.
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