Responsible dog ownership
Owning a dog is a big responsibility, but keeping sure that your dog is healthy, happy and well-behaved will lead to a more enjoyable and rewarding relationship for you both. There is a great deal you can do to achieve a good partnership and to help other people see the best in your dog.
Responsible Dog Ownership
Owning a dog is a big responsibility, but keeping sure that your dog is healthy, happy and well-behaved will lead to a more enjoyable and rewarding relationship for you both. There is a great deal you can do to achieve a good partnership and to help other people see the best in your dog.
There are many sources of information on responsible dog ownership covering everything from health, training schemes, microchipping, dog clubs and rights and responsibilities. A first start could be the Kennel Club's excellent publication "The Canine Code", which covers most aspects of responsible dog ownership from choice of breed to the Good Citizen Dog Scheme.
www.the-kennel-club.org.uk
Most owners will take their dogs out into the countryside at some point, and "You and your dog in the countryside" is another extremely useful booklet, produced by a partnership of organisations including the Kennel Club, and available from
www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk.
Other useful sources of information on responsible dog ownership are:
Assistance Dogs UK
Tel 01844 348100 www.hearing-dogs.co.uk/assistance-dogs.html
Blue Cross
Tel 01993 822651 www.bluecross.org.uk
Dogs Trust
Tel 02078370006 www.dogstrust.org.uk
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Tel 0870 333 5999 www.rspca.org.uk
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
Tel 0800 917 2509 www.pdsa.org.uk
Defra's Local Environmental Quality Guide to responsible dog ownership
www.defra.gov.uk/localenv/dogs/index.htm
Your local veterinary practice will also be an excellent source of information. If you are not yet registered with a vet, you can use www.rcvs.org.uk or www.any-uk-vet.co.uk |
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