Sentences with phrase «on being a responsible dog owner»

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We are dedicated to tackling the causes of the stray dog problem through rehoming, neutering, microchipping as well as educating the dog owners of tomorrow on the merits of responsible dog ownership.

If your shaggy pal tends to wander or is on the aggressive side, bear in mind that the Roxie's management says «owners are responsible for their dog's behavior.

It is called the s.t.a.r. program and all puppy owners who want to let their dogs gain this honor take a pledge to take care of their puppy's health needs, be responsible for their puppy's safety, be responsible for their puppy's quality of life, and for not allowing their puppy to infringe on the rights of others.

Being a responsible pet owner requires dog owners to do more than feed their dog daily, take them on a walk and give them plenty of love.

I commend you on being such a responsible and caring dog owner.

This event is dog friendly, but dogs must remain on a leash and owners must be responsible for their pet at all times.

So it is your job, as a responsible dog owner, to combat this need by providing your dog with plenty of warmth or coolness, depending on the season.

While most urban pet parents are responsible and do clean up after their pups, there are always a few bad seeds in the Big Apple — and there are certain blocks, usually on less densely populated streets, which seem to attract this breed of dog owner.

A great way to introduce adult dogs is to take a nice long walk on leash together with appropriately matched dogs of good temperament and good social skills and with known, responsible owners.

If your potential landlord is on the fence about your dog, then a letter of reference from a former landlord stating that you are a responsible dog owner may be really helpful.

Dogs should be leashed when entering and exiting the training facility, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their own dog while on the premises, including the parking lot and gravel and grass potty areas.

A large portion of prevention depends on being a responsible pet owner and feeding your dog properly and exercising them regularly.

But as responsible dog owners, we have to allow our puppies to nip / bite on appropriate things, showing our fur babies that there ARE restrictions.

AKC Legislative Alert: Urgent — MA Breeders & Fancier Calls Needed NOW on Massachusetts Budget Amendment [Friday, April 23, 2004] Urgent help is needed from Massachusetts dog owners regarding a proposed budget amendment that will negatively affect responsible breeders.

This class focuses on teaching dogs good manners and responsible dog ownership to their owners where basic obedience skills are applied to real world scenarios.

For more help on choosing a dog and being a responsible dog owner, check out the American Kennel Club website.

While there is debate in the veterinary community on the best time for the procedure, having your pet spayed or neutered is one of the most responsible decisions you can make as a dog owner.

GRCA opposes mandatory spay / neuter legislation because: 1) there is no evidence to suggest that it is effective in achieving its stated goal; 2) it causes well - documented health and developmental problems in some pets, especially when performed before sexual maturity; 3) it pushes responsible breeders out of the licensing system; 4) it reduces the availability of well - bred healthy, home bred and raised puppies; 5) it encourages the importation of puppies and dogs from less acceptable sources, including foreign countries; and 6) because laws that force owners to perform surgery on their pets without a rational basis for doing so may be unconstitutional.

Education and training of individuals on how to be responsible dog owners have done more to improve the lives of animals in this country than any legislation

Obeying community leash and licensing laws, and keeping identification tags on your dog are all part of being a responsible owner.

My dog isn't aggressive towards other dogs, even the staff at doggy day care are amazed at how well behaved he is and it's because I'm a responsible pet owner who socialise my dog early on, taught him to sit at intersections for the little green man so in case he did get lost he won't get hit by a car.

«BSL results in punishing and ultimately driving away responsible owners of the targeted breed (s) while having little to no impact on the actual cause of problems, those using dogs for illegal or immoral purposes.

If every dog owner is responsible and careful, is there really a good reason to subject a dog to a painful operation on his genitalia?

A responsible owner would never even consider the thought of letting their dog run on its own unless it is in a designated area under supervision.

It's not uncommon to see people using dog treadmills for dogs that just need a little more exercise in their daily routine, but responsible owners don't put young puppies on them.

In addition, as a dog owner, you are responsible for taking them to a grooming center on a regular basis to ensure that they not only look beautiful, but ensure wellness and health too.

Be ready to elaborate on each of these points, as well as explain how breed bans force responsible owners with good dogs to choose between surrendering their best friend to a shelter or moving out of the community.

A dog or cat being at large is one that is on property other than the property of the owner and is not on a leash and / or under the control of a person responsible.

We also need more education on: • The importance and necessity of spaying and neutering, so we can end pet overpopulation • Ending puppy mills once and for all, so we can end the senseless suffering of mama dogs whose feet often times never touch the ground • The importance of micro-chipping, so beloved pets can return home • The importance of vaccinations, so we can eradicate diseases like parvo that leave innocent puppies suffering • Updating our licensing laws so that pet «owners» are held responsible for their animal's actions, not the animal.

All responsible dog owners have to make some important decisions on whether they will be the right owners for their preferred breed before welcoming them home.

In addition to providing those service, Adopt a Golden Knoxville is intent on educating and assisting the metropolitan Knoxville and East Tennessee general public, and dog owners specifically, regarding issues such as responsible pet ownership, spay / neutering, obedience training, and veterinary / specialists referrals.

ACC reminds all pet owners to ensure that their animal does not get lost by practicing responsible pet ownership including making sure your dog is licensed and always kept on a leash when outside, that your cat is kept indoors, your pet is wearing a tag and has a microchip, and is spayed / neutered.

Breed - specific legislation not only discourages responsible people from owning certain breeds — even though these are the owners that these types of dogs need the most — but it also legalizes discrimination against, and places extra burdens on, the few responsible people who dare to provide a loving home for a dog of one of these breeds.

«There is a growing awareness that BSL does not improve community safety and penalizes responsible dog owners and their family companions... If communities wish to implement effective dog bite prevention programs, recommendations continue to shift in favor of multifactorial approaches focusing on improved ownership and husbandry practices, better understanding of dog behavior, education of parents and children regarding safety around dogs, and consistent enforcement of dangerous dog / reckless owner ordinances in communities.

And just because someone has a couple grand to drop on a dog doesn't mean they will be responsible owners either.

Coco and Taco will be featured on special certificates signed by Cesar Millan, which will be presented to grant participants along with Millan's tips for dog owners and a checklist for new adopters on responsible pet care.

They strive to carefully seek new loving homes for all cats and dogs, provide quality lifetime care for those who are not yet adopted, support individuals who have rescued homeless dogs or cats, educate the public and pet owners about spay / neuter, behavioral counseling, counseling on any issues that might arise and public outreach toward a more loving, responsible and permanent relationship with pets.

These activists promote mandatory spay and neuter laws and other restrictions on breeding as the solution to «overpopulation» and conduct annual drives to convince owners that every intact pet will be responsible for thousands more dogs or cats in its fertile lifetime.

Family pets are dependent on their owners for a lifetime of love and care and being a responsible dog owner is an important job requiring a serious commitment.

Rotts»n Pups Rescue is also committed to: * Providing free dog food to pet owners who have fallen on hard times; * Educating pet owners about the benefits and the necessity of sterilizing their animals; * Assisting pet owners in the location of low - cost spay / neuter clinics and veterinary services; * Teaching of the importance of socializing current and / or adoptive pets; * Offering all necessary tools for persons to become responsible pet owners.

After determining the kind of dog you want, attend dog and adoption shows, talk to owners of breeds under consideration, check out websites and books, and seek out only responsible breeders if you're set on buying an animal, or adopt from a breed rescue group, mixed breed rescue or shelter.

Prospective owners must be responsible, consider basic obedience classes, have a fenced in yard or kennel in back yard with ability to walk dog on leash at all times.

TLC strives to be a valuable resource to our community by working with struggling dog owners and by providing education on responsible dog ownership including the importance of spaying / neutering, behavior training, Heartworm testing & prevention, and microchip implanting.

It will set them on the right track to learning about and fitting into a human world, but more importantly, it will set you off on the right track to become the most responsible, informed and successful dog owner you can be.

Local pit bull owner Janessa Munz helped organize the event on Sunday to protest the bylaw, which she feels is unfair to responsible dog owners, and to help improve the public image of the pit bull.

Today, responsible owners walk their dogs on leash and the dogs are only allowed to run free in a fenced yard or a dog park.

Prevent it: Take clean drinking water for your dog when you go on hikes and favor dog parks where owners are responsible about cleaning up feces, Dr. DeBess recommends.

2000 A retrospective study of five serious and apparently unforeseen and random dog attacks on 3 adults and 2 children (Polsky, R. 2000) concluded that the use of electric boundary fences by the owners of these dogs was largely responsible for the attacks.

The Animal services officer (ASO) will respond to aggressive animal complaints, loose dogs and nuisance calls (i.e., barking dogs or stray cats or dogs in your neighborhood) as well as provide education to the community on how to be a responsible pet owner.

Sam Basso decided the focus of the business would be working with companion dogs and their owners, and on the side, Sam Basso would speak out for responsible dog ownership and reasonable dog laws.