| Maybe you were given a puppy at Christmas or | | | | Endangering his and other peoples lives by running out |
| maybe this little pup came into your life quite by | | | | into traffic. |
| accident. Whichever route, there will be some very | | | | Chasing joggers and total strangers. |
| dramatic changes in the life of owner and pup. | | | | All these activities must curbed for both his own |
| Whether these are good or bad mainly rests with you, | | | | safety and the safety of others. He must learn that |
| the owner. | | | | two lettered word 'No'. He must learn to regard traffic |
| In the space of a few months your darling little puppy | | | | with the greatest respect, not to fight with his fellows |
| will grow into a full sized dog. | | | | and if he lives in the country, not to worry livestock |
| Dog is mans best friend. Yes, agreed, but an untrained, | | | | and not to chase humans. If he chases and damages |
| unmanageable dog can become one of mans most | | | | livestock, i.e., kills sheep, he is liable to be put down. |
| obnoxious friends. | | | | If you have a dog to guard your property (and you) |
| Plus if he is allowed to become dangerous he will no | | | | remember that under the laws of today you are |
| longer be a friend, but a liability that could possibly | | | | responsible for any damage, hurt or harm your dog |
| mean the end of the dogs life. At the very worst injury | | | | does to an intruder even if this is on your property. |
| to a child or other person could be the result of your | | | | There are probably many dog owners who would |
| puppy growing into an uncontrollable dog. | | | | disagree with this remark taking the view that the |
| This type of mutt can ruin lives and wreck households, | | | | intruder has no right to be on your property in the first |
| doing tremendous damage in the process. He can | | | | place. Here is not the place for a long discussion on |
| dominate the household where he exploits this position | | | | the so-called rights of the intruder. |
| to his advantage, taking pride of place on 'his' favour | | | | It needs to be remembered - a dog should not be |
| sofa or armchair, sleeping on your bed, demanding 'his' | | | | regarded as some sort of 'trophy' which unfortunately |
| biscuits, in fact making himself truly objectionable. | | | | does happen. This is sometimes the case of some |
| He can drive a wedge between partners, whom he | | | | 'cult status' dogs, i.e., 'Staffs, 'Rotts' and many breeds |
| will individually exploit, but a well trained dog is truly | | | | of small 'lap' dogs. |
| something to be valued. A constant friend and | | | | A dog is an individual whether he/she is a pedigree or |
| companion and in the case of some invalids, a life | | | | Cross Bred dog and both have equally likable traits. |
| restorer. Guide Dogs for the Blind and Hearing Dogs | | | | To reinforce the puppy training theme, if it can be |
| for the Deaf etc. spring to mind. | | | | arranged for the dog to attend training classes, this |
| The person who feeds the dog is likely to be the one | | | | should be a great advantage. |
| to whom the dog attaches his allegiance. This is a | | | | Make sure the trainers in any chosen class hold the |
| natural process, but this does not rule out the fact that | | | | appropriate 'pieces of paper', i.e. that they are either |
| a well-adjusted dog should like and respond favourably | | | | British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers or Kennel |
| to all members of the family. | | | | Club Accredited Trainers. An 'amateur' or untrained |
| All his bad habits must either not be allowed to | | | | dog trainer is liable to do more harm than good at an |
| develop or be rapidly corrected if they do. | | | | early stage in your puppy's life and so entrench the |
| His main bad habits are: | | | | damage for life if not corrected. |
| Chasing cats, poultry, sheep etc. | | | | More information can be found at the web site below. |
| Fighting other dogs | | | | Be firm, fair and friendly. Good Luck. |
| Eating and licking garbage, refuse, etc., | | | | |