...to treat you as the wonderful creature you
are, a dog, and not a person in a fur jacket.
...to learn more about
you so that I can teach you in ways you understand.
...to teach you the
things that will make your life, my life, and our lives together more
meaningful and pleasant for both of us.
..to.remember that you do
nothing from spite and do not have a concept of right and wrong. You do
what feels good at the time and it is my job to learn how to get those
actions and what I want from you to match up.
...to exercise you daily
for your mental and physical health. And, that exercise will always be
done in a fashion that assures your safety.
...to feed you the very
best food available since proper nutrition is vital to your health,
comfort and longevity.
...to keep you physically clean, brushed and
combed.
...to keep your teeth clean to free you from the pain of bad
teeth and rotting gums. I realize that these problems also stress your
liver, kidneys and even your heart and you deserve my help.
....to trim
(or have trimmed) your toe nails at least monthly because I know that long
nails make you very uncomfortable when you are walking and can even affect
the development of your legs if you shift your weight to the back of your
paw instead of standing upright on all of the foot.
...to remember that
you are a social animal and it is cruel to force you to live and sleep
alone out of doors.
...to train you so that you are well behaved and
can be included in family activities and living conditions.
...to not
allow you to breed unless you are clearly proved to be of superior quality
for your breed, free of the diseases associated with your breed and that I
am in a position to assume full responsibility for your puppies for their
entire lives.
...to neuter you if you are not of superior quality and
to help prevent the life threatening health problems associated with
intact dogs – both male and female.
...to guarantee you proper health
care, annual vaccinations and to never allow you to suffer unnecessary
pain.
...to provide you with comfortable shelter when you are out of
doors, soft areas to rest on to protect your joints and fresh cool water
at all times.
...to never abandon you or give you away unless I can no
longer physically provide for you. You are after all, a family member whom
I chose with care and love and I shall treat you accordingly.
Finally –
I resolve to sponsor the neutering of at least one male or female dog at
the SPA during this New Year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL AND MAY THESE
RESOLUTIONS MAKE YOUR LIFE AND THAT OF YOUR CANINE COMPANION A GREAT YEAR
INDEED.
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