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Let your dog inside! Dogs are pack animals and greatly
desire to be with others. Unless you are outside with them,
they aren’t going to want to stay outside for long. |
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Play with your dog daily. Exercise is important
for all dogs (and is good for you too)! Play fetch, go for a
walk! It would mean the world to your dog. |
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Build a fence or set up a running line. This
gives your dog more space to explore. Just ensure that the
fence is high enough that your pooch cannot jump over it and
harm himself. |
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Give your dog toys. Dogs love to chew, so give
your pup something safe and fun to chew on — a rawhide, a
tennis ball, or knotted towel. |
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Ensure your dog has plenty of food and water. And
provide this daily in clean bowls that won’t tip over. |
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Replace old collars and chain collars with new nylon
ones. You should be able to easily fit two fingers
between your dog’s neck and the collar. |
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Provide adequate shelter. In the summer, dogs
need a cool shady place to retreat. In the winter, they need
to keep warm and dry. Always bring your dog inside when
temperatures hit the extremes. |
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Visit your vet for regular checkups. Lots of
diseases and ailments can be prevented with preventative
care. |
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Spay or neuter your dog. This can help to calm
your dog and also prevents some forms of cancer. |
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Enroll your dog in training classes. It will help
you both to better communicate with each other. |
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AND… If You Encounter Someone Else’s
Outside Dog… |
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Befriend the dog’s guardian and encourage him/her to
do right for their pooch. Don’t be afraid to offer help
if need be. Several of the websites listed on our
Helpful Links
page have very
good tips on how best to get involved with someone else’s
dog in need. |
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Call Animal Control if you suspect animal cruelty or
neglect. Dogs that are thin, consistently without food
or water, lacking appropriate shelter, or seem often to be
ill or have injuries are dogs that need help – your help.
Please don’t turn a blind eye. To quote a great man (M.L.
King Jr.), “There comes a time when silence becomes
betrayal.” |
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If you would like to report a possible dog in need,
please contact Stacey; all reports are investigated and your
personal information is kept confidential. |
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