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Follow these simple rules for Dog Safety
Dog ownership is a privilege that must be taken seriously. All dog owners must raise and
care for their dogs in a specific manner - one that does not harm the dog in any way.
Dog owners must also follow specific dog legislation.

Having dog-specific laws in place may seem unreasonable, however, they were created,
and are implemented, for society's safety, as well as that of the dog.

Every dog, no matter its size or breed, must be trained in basic obedience. This will go a
long way in keeping your dog out of harm's way, and hopefully you and your dog will
never have an encounter with local authorities.

To help owners out, BeanTownDogs has provided the following Dog Safety articles and
guides.  

You should seek independent professional advice before acting upon any information on
the on Beantowndogs.net
Dog Ownership General Information
There are a number of things you need to know if you either own or are
thinking of owning a dog.. ..
Animal Shelter Safety
Making the decision to adopt a pet from an animal shelter or to offer your
services as a volunteer is perhaps one of the most rewarding things you
could decide to do. ...
Dog Health
Making the decision to adopt a pet from an animal shelter or to offer your
services as a volunteer is perhaps one of the most rewarding things you
could decide to do. ...
Dog Safety For Kids
Dog Safety For Kids
Statistics show that most serious dog bites involve children under 5 years
of age and dogs that are actually known to them - such as the family pet
or a neighbour's dog. In the majority of these ...
Dog Napping
Pet lovers will be horrified to hear that according to new research
dognapping is becoming the fastest-growing crime and is still on the
increase, with the stolen pet market booming. Over ...
Important Vaccinations for Dogs
Important Vaccinations for Dogs
Invariably, dog owners ask themselves: 'Do I really need to vaccinate my
dog?' The short answer is yes. "Vaccines are health products that trigger
protective immune responses in pets and ...
Introducing a Puppy to Other Dogs
Introducing a Puppy to Other Dogs
Socialisation is one of the key factors towards creating a well-adjusted,
reliable dog that is a pleasure to live with and there is no time more
crucial for socialisation than when your dog is still ...
Keeping Your Dog Safe In Winter
Keeping Your Dog Safe In Winter
With the shortening of days and cooler temperatures, new hazards
emerge for the dog owner to be aware of. Dogs feel heat loss as much
as we humans do. When outside during winter the child...
Puppy Proof Your Home
Puppies are toddlers with fur. And we all know how inquisitive they both
can be. Which means, prior to bringing the new fur ball home, it is
important to do a clean sweep of everything that lives at ...
Safe Communication With Your Dog
Safe Communication With Your Dog
Despite the increasingly important roles that dogs play in our lives many
of us still don’t know how to communicate properly with our canine
friends nor how to read their body language and understand ...
Safe Dog Breeds For Children
Safe Dog Breeds for Children
So you've finally succumbed to the constant pleas of "Mummy, can we
have a dog?" Or you've decided that a family pet would be ideal to teach
your children responsibility and compassion. But if you're ...
Safe Jogging With Your Dog
One of the most enjoyable ways of keeping fit is jogging with your dog
and it has the added bonus of keeping your dog in shape too something
that’s very important with the recent rise in pet obesity! ...
Safe Toys For Your Dog
Safe Toys For Your Dog
All dogs love to play and toys can be an important means of fighting
boredom in dogs left alone and in preventing behavioural problems, such
as destructive chewing or digging. However, as most dogs ...
A Family Guide to Dog Safety - Tidbits for more responsible dog ownership

Dog Safety for the General Public - Preventing injury through education (general
information)

Prenatal/Preadoptive Dog Safety - Before you bring home baby (expecting and
adoptive parent information)

Dog Safety for Field Workers - Before you enter that yard (delivery men, postal
workers, various meter readers, etc.)

Dog Safety for the Breeder/Rescue - Ideas for the breeder/rescue to help
encourage responsible ownership
Do you Own a dog or are you thinking about owning a
dog?  Click Here for those little things you should know
about your new canine family member.
Printables are courtesy of Karen Peaks, West Wind Dog
Training and The Safe Kids/Safe Dogs Project