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Articles on Dogs | Topics: dogs, dog, doggie
by Naina Merrill
It's completely understandable if you're a pet lover. I think the majority of us are. Okay, with the exception of my barber, who gave his dog to the pound when he had new carpet put in his home. OUCH, that's pretty darn harsh. What must the old K-9 think of him? But, as for most of us, we treat our cats and dogs like family. They lounge on the living room couch, sit next to the table while we eat dinner, Sleep at the foot of our beds, and even kick back in the Jacuzzi with us. Okay, maybe that's just at my house. Anyway, one aspect of owning a K-9 that we mustn't forget is dog collars and leashes. Protect your dogs!
Let's ponder the notion of dog collars and leashes. Why should your K-9 have a collar around his neck? Well, it's pretty obvious if you ask me. The collar will have his/her name and phone number on it just in case the dog runs off or gets lost outdoors. This can definitely happen. I believe you when you say your dog is trained and obeys commands, but virtually any dog will resort to his instincts if something sets him off. Imagine if you were strolling through the park with your dog and suddenly he spotted a squirrel on the run. No doubt he would pursue the small critter, because that's what they do. Animals can't help, nor can they control their instincts half the time. This is why dog collars and leashes are imperative. Keep your K-9 on a leash and it will save you plenty of running and yelling.
Now to the important factor. The one that most people dismiss. Okay, so your dog is nice. No one doubts that you spend your days with a friendly pet. However, dogs, like most animals have tempers and things that surprise or upset them. So here's the scenario. You're pacing down the sidewalk with your benign golden retriever. A woman is approaching with her toddler, hand in hand. Here's the scary part. Dogs don't generally like others to be right on their level, staring them in the eye. This may cause the dog to become aggressive and attack. That would be an awful day! So take advantage of quality dog collars and leashes. Keep your pets under control at all times and you'll be able to enjoy them for a lifetime.
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