You simply can not take proper care of your dog if he doesn't recognize that you are the leader and he is the follower. (yourpurebredpuppy.com)
Even though there are laws about proper care of dogs, many backyard breeders and puppy mills still exist. (whydoesmydog.com)
Maintain proper care of the dog, to include environmental (shelter, feed, water, etc), veterinary care, and socialization activities. (rockytopk9s.com)