June/July 2008 1. Never enter a yard with a dog in it. Always ask permission from the owner. If you do, the dog may attack you because he is protecting is property and he see's you as an intruder. 2. When out walking your dog, your dog should be leashed. You are allowed only to exercise your dog unleashed, in areas, set aside for that purpose, by your local council. Your dog must be under continuous control, at all times. If your dog is easily distracted and doesn't obey your commands ie; doesn't come when called, keep your dog leashed. Check with your local council for: Dog prohibited areas, Leash controlled areas and areas where your dog can be exercised unleashed but under continuous control. August/September 2008 1. If you live in rented accommodation, check with your landlord before getting a dog. 2. Childen should never be left unsupervised with any dog, even their own. 3. Make sure your dog is secure and safe if you are away from home for any length of time because dog theft is on the increase. October/November/December 2008 1. Dogs are dogs and should be treated as such, dogs do not understand the human concept of fairness; they do however understand pack hierachy because that is normal behaviour for them. 2. Whether you have a small breed of dog such as a Fox Terrier or a large breed such as a Bulmastiff, they need training and guidence from you, the owner. Dogs are dogs irrespective of the breed. Bad behaviour and the lack of training/control, lead to problems. The dog unfortunately, often pays the price. So get to know your dog, educate yourself on your dogs specific breed traits. Learn how dogs communicate. Visit Turid Rugaas website to learn more. |
Monthly Tips April/May 2008 |
1.. Children should never take their dog out for a walk unless accompanied by an adult. Because if a situation arises eg: encounter with a stray dog, children do not have the strength or presence of mind to act quickly enough. 2.. Your dog should be kept in a fully fenced gated section, kennel & run or inside your home. Fencing should be secure; your dog shouldn't be able to go under, over or through it. If you live in a rural area or on a farm, the same rules apply. 3. Dogs love company, the quickest to ruin your dog is to tie it up or keep it locked in a kennel all day, with very little human contact. The end result will be a dog that is possibly unmanageable and not a joy to have around. 4.. Make sure to choose a dog that suits your lifestyle. If you do not have a lot of time, do not get a dog that needs a lot of exercise. |
June/July 2008 1. Never enter a yard with a dog in it. Always ask permission from the owner. If you do, the dog may attack you because he is protecting is property and he see's you as an intruder. 2. When out walking your dog, your dog should be leashed. You are allowed only to exercise your dog unleashed, in areas, set aside for that purpose, by your local council. Your dog must be under continuous control, at all times. If your dog is easily distracted and doesn't obey your commands ie; doesn't come when called, keep your dog leashed. Check with your local council for: Dog prohibited areas, Leash controlled areas and areas where your dog can be exercised unleashed but under continuous control. August/September 2008 1. If you live in rented accommodation, check with your landlord before getting a dog. 2. Childen should never be left unsupervised with any dog, even their own. 3. Make sure your dog is secure and safe if you are away from home for any length of time because dog theft is on the increase. October/November/December 2008 1. Dogs are dogs and should be treated as such, dogs do not understand the human concept of fairness; they do however understand pack hierachy because that is normal behaviour for them. 2. Whether you have a small breed of dog such as a Fox Terrier or a large breed such as a Bulmastiff, they need training and guidence from you, the owner. Dogs are dogs irrespective of the breed. Bad behaviour and the lack of training/control, lead to problems. The dog unfortunately, often pays the price. So get to know your dog, educate yourself on your dogs specific breed traits. Learn how dogs communicate. Visit Turid Rugaas website to learn more. |
