Mark your calendars for September 17th, also known as Responsible Dog Owners Day.
Owning a dog is a big responsibility, and means you are responsible for it’s health, care and over all well being. Being responsible means that you are dependable, reliable, trustworthy, honest. It also means that if you say you will do something, you will do your best to keep your word.
Providing food, water and shelter is only the beginning of being a responsible dog owner. You also have to keep their vaccinations current, make sure they wear a collar with the proper identification, wear leash when outside and be open to spaying or neutering your pet when the time comes, in order to do your part in controlling the pet population, and much much more.
It also means you should take the time to show your pet affection by showing them love. Taking them for walks, playing with them, providing them with chew toys and treats also makes for a happy dog. Responsible dog owners spend time with their pet instead of leaving them by themselves all the time while at work, or elsewhere. Dogs are like people, in that they need human interaction.
"Responsible" Things you can do to make this a special day:
- Take your dog for an extra long walk, maybe even somewhere new.
- Play fetch, hide and seek, tug of war, etc..with your dog.
- Practice obedience with your dog.
- Give your dog a bath.
- Teach your dog a new trick. Hold a canned food drive for pets. Donate the dog food to a local shelter or organization.
- Volunteer some of your time at a shelter or rescue organization.
- Help a neighbor with their pet, walk their dog, etc..
- Donate items to local animal shelter.
What are some of the things you do to show responsible ownership on this special and important day? Share your comments and ideas in the comment box below!
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