Doggie Dos and Don'ts

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• DO ask permission from another dog's owner before allowing your dog to approach their dog
• DON'T let your dog go nose to nose with a dog it doesn't know (no matter how friendly your dog is) because the other dog might not tolerate a strange dog in its face and may decide to "Doggie Discipline" your dog

• DO spend quality time with your dog every day (training, walking, swimming, games, etc.)
• DON'T allow your dog to run free without supervision
• DO carry plastic bags to clean up after your dog and dispose of the waste properly
• DON'T leave your dog in a car with the windows rolled up on a warm day
• DO have yearly health check-up by a qualified veterinarian and appropriate vaccinations
• DON'T allow your dog to ride unrestrained in the back of a pick-up truck or other open vehicle
• DO feed a high quality diet twice a day
• DO make available clean, fresh water at all times
• DO brush and groom frequently on a regular basis
• DO clip nails and brush teeth regularly
• DO enroll in obedience classes to teach your dog how to behave around people and other dogs