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Tip 1: Animals Communicate - It's up to us to look and listen
These are examples of what to look and listen for: Barking/Meowing to Request, to Warn, or to Express Pleasure,
or to Express Pain, Hissing, Purring, Growling, Tail Wagging, Holding Tail between Legs, Eye Contact, Refusing to Eat,
Drinking in Excess, Getting Too Skinny or Overweight, Scratching Themselves, Headbonks, Licking Your Chin, Climbing up on
You, Vomiting, Acting Aggressively, Pushing away, Biting, Scratching, Sleeping a lot, etc! What is your furbaby
saying?
Tip 2: Don't forget that dogs need exercise!
Dogs can become dangerous to small children if they are chained up for long periods of time. When a child comes
near, they are so excited to get attention that they often jump all over them and can accidentally cause serious injuries
or death. In addition, it is kind and responsible to give your dog his/her needed exercise. Please take your dog
for a walk every day.
Tip 3: Bring your dog inside your home!
Dogs are pack animals. They want to be part of your family. Bring them inside, especially when it is very
hot or cold! If your dog smells, give him/her a bath. If he/she chews your stuff, provide him/her with some training.
Give him/her appropriate things to chew.
Tip 4: Spay or Neuter Your Pet
It is typically better for your pet's health and well-being if he/she is spayed/neutered. Pets who have been spayed/neutered
will usually be better behaved than those who haven't. Millions of homeless, adoptable pets are killed every year because
there are not enough loving homes for them all. Spaying and neutering is key to ending pet overpopulation and the killing
of these wonderful, loving creatures.
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