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. They also need someone to stay with them when
you are away and you may have to pay for this.
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.
 Pet Care
Information and Rescue Directory
 Caring for an
Older Dog at
The Senior Dogs Project
Keeping Your Dog Healthy
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Treating Inter-Dog Fear Aggression
 Dog Training in Your
Area
 Reading Dog Training Club
 Dog Training in Hounslow
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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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More about Separation Anxiety
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Building Confidence in a Dog
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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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 Demodex Mange 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
 Small Animal Care
Page updated: 02-01-2006
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