Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers of BC - Responsible Dog Ownership

Responsible Dog Ownership

Takes on Many Forms ...

The joy of dog ownership also brings responsibility. Responsible dog owners are easy to recognize because they:

Make careful decisions about getting a dog by spending time learning about different breed characteristics and then choosing a dog suited to their home, lifestyle and personality.
Obey local ordinances including licensing and leash requirements. They protect and control their dog for its own safety and the safety of others.
Have their dog spayed or neutered and encourage other owners to do the same. They are not responsible for producing dogs that will find themselves unwanted and uncared for in this world.
Provide their dogs with a pleasant and safe environment, adequate food and shelter, training and companionship. They do not leave their dog tied out in the back yard or drive around with their dog loose in the back of a truck.
Provide regular health care as recommended by their Vet, including rabies and distemper vaccinations and heartworm prevention. They provide regular maintenance checks for fleas and other parasites.
Are always alert to weather changes that could affect their animals. Summer's humid heat and winter's cold winds are equally dangerous. They leave no dog unattended in a car on a warm day, or outside without shade and water in the summer and full protection from the cold winds and wet snow of winter.
Know the importance of teaching compassion and respect for animals early in life and begin by teaching their own children these values.

Are you treating your best friend like a best friend?


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