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Guidelines for responsible dog ownership
Responsible dog owners have to consider many things in caring for their animals. Here’s a basic checklist:
- Regular flea and worm treatments, health checks, heartworm tablets and vaccinations.
- Regular baths and grooming.
- Basic obedience training so it can “sit”, “stay”, “come” and “heel” on command.
- Register the dog with local government.
- Sterilised if not to be used for breeding (reduced registration fees apply).
- Adequately confined and is not allowed to stray or wander.
- Does not engage in nuisance barking.
- Does not attack people or other animals.
- Is properly exercised and involved in family activities.
- An owner who is prepared to learn how to care for its health and understand its behaviour.
For more information contact:
Gavin Jennion, Coordinator Ranger Services
- Hours
- Mon - Fri: 8.00am to 4.30pm
- Telephone
- 9780 5286