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- What is Sociability? Does My Dog Love Other Dogs?
- 10% like all dogs
- 40% are tolerant of other dogs
- 40% are selective of which dogs they like
- 10% are dog aggressive
- Social tolerance changes over time and is flexible and manageable.
Read the complete article [HERE]
Not every dog loves every other dog. Some need their space. Follow the links below for helpful hints and guideance:
- dogsinneedofspace.com
- Handouts (including… “Should I Leash My Dog?”, “Dog Walking Tips from DINOS” and more
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Why chip is self-explanatory. To find your pet when/if it is ever lost. However, for a microchip to work, the number needs to be registered.
Not all registration is equal. Microchips are useless until they’re registered in a database where important contact information is stored should your pet ever go missing. Many microchip manufacturers use a pay-to-play services with annual fees. Sometimes the first year is included with the chip purchase, however, many times it is not. Many registries claim to be free, and often end up charging for updates and transfers. Following are some resources:
- AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup {www.petmicrochiplookup.org}
- List of Participating Microchipping & Pet Recovery Services used by AAHA {www.petmicrochiplookup.org/participating_companies.aspx}
- FREE MICROCHIP REGISTRATION – FoundAnimals.org {www.foundanimals.org/microchip-registry/}
- My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be very hard and painful for me. Remember that before you buy/adopt me.
- Give me time to understand what you want from me. Please be patient with me.
- Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well being.
- Do not be angry with me for long, and do not lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends and your entertainment. I only have you!
- Talk to me, even if I do not understand your words, I understand your voice when it is speaking to me. You only have to look at my tail!
- Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it!
- Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.
- Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I am in pain or sick, or my heart might be getting weak and I cannot tell you.
- Take care of me when I get old, you too will grow old someday.
- Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, “I can’t bear to watch it” or, “let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if you are there.
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