Dogs are a huge part of our lives. They give us a reason to smile when we feel down and they bring out the caregiver in all of us. All dogs whether they are bought by a breeder or obtained from a shelter deserve to be treated just as we would treat a friend. It's important to remember that if you are not able to give them the time and love that they deserve you should rethink your thoughts of bringing one into your home. The book 'Positive Dog Training' contains basic bill of rights that we should consider before bringing a dog into our lives. There are also links provided below that point to other Bill of Rights defined by dog lovers on the web.
Provide a place in your daily life for the 15-plus years where he will live, no matter what your life changes may be.
Provide a place in your daily life for the 15-plus years where he will live, no matter what your life changes may be.
- Provide quality food and clean water
- Provide proper socialization
- Provide shelter from hot and cold weather
- Provide clear, concise, positive training
- Provide good health care and regular grooming
- Provide daily physical exercise and mental stimulation and enrichment
- Provide the time and dedication to find proper solutions if the dog develops health or behavioral problems
Links
http://www.wtv-zone.com/nywoman/page68.html
http://www.byteland.org/projectk9/k9rights.htm
http://www.athertonacres.com/rights.html
http://www.gemgreyhounds.org/guide/gde_bill.htm
Source
Pamela Dennison, Positive Dog Training
