| Train your dog to obey basic commands such as sit, stay and come so that S/He is under control at all times.
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Feed your dog a nutritionally balanced diet at regular times and ensure that your dog has a constant supply of fresh clean water.
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| Provide regular exercise and involve your dog in family activities.
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Obey local laws regarding dogs on leads, and for your dogs own safety keep S/He on a lead near roadways.
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| Do not allow your dog to foul pavements and public open spaces. Be prepared to clean up if an "accident" occurs.
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| Do not allow your dog to bark unnecessarily and disturb your neighbours. |
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Training in obedience at an early age helps prevent such problems.
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Provide your dog with its own warm and draught-free bed.
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Microchip and register your dog with your local Council and ensure that S/He wears his/her identification tag at all times.
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Keep your dog clean and regularly groomed and discuss a flea control program with your local veterinarian. If you do not wish to breed from your dog you should obtain advice from your veterinarian.
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Vaccinate your dog annually and worm him/her for intestinal worms every three months.
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Make advance arrangements for the care of your dog when you are going on holidays.
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