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Bark Busters shows how to be
a responsible dog owner.

Lisa Lieberman
Special to the Jewish News

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ecoming a responsible dog
owner takes more just food
and love. Dogs need order and
leadership from their "pack leader;
which means that good canine manners
start with the owner. Making the deci-
sion to become a dog owner brings a lot
of responsibility. Here are some tips to
help you be the best owner possible:
• Get your dog spayed or neutered.
Spayed/neutered pets not only live
longer and healthier lives, but they also
make better companions. The best age
to spay/neuter a dog usually is around
5 to 6 months old, at the beginning of
puberty. Talk to your vet about the right
time for your particular dog.
•Provide proper identification.
Your dog should always wear an I.D.
tag with your name, address and phone
number. Getting your dog micro-
chipped gives an added layer of protec-
tion and increases the chances that he
will be returned to you if he is lost or
runs away.
• Get training to help you under-
stand your dog. Knowing your dog's
unique temperament and tendencies
will help you to better control how he
behaves. A well-behaved dog is less
likely to upset people and other pets in
public places, will be more welcome at
gatherings and will enjoy a better rela-
tionship with everyone he meets. Plus,
his good manners will reflect positively
on you, his responsible owner.
• Schedule regular check-ups with
your veterinarian. Choose a veterinar-
ian who shares your medical philoso-

phies and beliefs; then follow his/her
recommendations for vaccinations, diet,
spaying/neutering, annual check-ups
and other care.
•Make time for your dog. Owning
a dog is a big responsibility that takes
time and discipline. Make time daily to
pet, play with, take on walks or do other
activities with your dog that are fun for
both of you.
• Provide regular exercise appropri-
ate for your dog's breed, age, size and
other unique characteristics. Whether
it's a short walk or a rousing game of
fetch, exercise is essential to your dog's
physical and behavioral health.
• Provide shelter for your dog. A
crate or doghouse is an ideal place for
your dog to rest, sleep and feel safe. The
enclosure should be large enough for
your dog to sit, stand and turn around
comfortably, but small enough to retain
his body heat inside the shelter.
•Travel safely. Keep your dog safe in
the car by using a crate or by attaching
the dog to a seat belt with a harness.
Never let your dog ride free in the back
of a pickup truck (he could be thrown
into traffic) or allow him to hang his
head out of the car window (a danger to
his eyes).
•Watch for temperature extremes.
(We get some crazy weather in
Michigan!) Never leave your dog in the
car if it is extremely hot or cold out-
side. Your car is like an oven under the
blazing sun and a freezer in the bitter
cold.

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