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Michael Romanos · 07-05-2006, 10:29 PM

I'll try and answer Barbara who asked my what care and attention rules to dogs should apply.
Perhaps these kind of rules for dog ownership should be adopted by the United Nations so that they are world wide.

I cannot answer Debbie adequately because whether you like it or not, the so called land of freedom and democracy such as is labelled at the USA is untrue. The USA is very much police-oriented and a police-type nation. So if there is rigidity in laws acted out by enforcement officers and other officials, it is the nature of the country I'm afraid. And I suppose that is what Debbie has been saying all along. But you can't just apply this to every country - there are nearly 300 nations in the world. In NZ there are few police - there is even a shortage. I could go on a 500 mile trip to Auckland and never see a cop.

So back to Barbara: I can't really address your question with any kind of comprehensive response. But the short end of care and attention of dogs is:

Adequate and approved accommodation - warmth, shelter and comfort in winter and coolness, shelter and comfort in summer.

Puppies not left alone for long periods.

Access to fresh water at all times.

Approved and adequate healthy food for dogs meals. Puppies fed a meal more than once daily.

Adequate daily exercise and areas for toileting. Exercise based on breed and dog size requirements and to include at least one daily walk of a meaningful distance.

Regular attention to teeth, ears, feet, eyes, coat cleanliness etc. Annual vaccinations where applicable. Regular attention to flea, worm and allergy prevention.

Seek immediate medical assistance if dog shows signs of distress and injury.

That's off the top of my head and I'm sure one can find holes in them all and vital things I have overlooked.

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Michael Romanos Global Moderator Dog Profile Status: Offline Posts: 4,609 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ)	07-05-2006, 10:29 PM I'll try and answer Barbara who asked my what care and attention rules to dogs should apply. Perhaps these kind of rules for dog ownership should be adopted by the United Nations so that they are world wide. I cannot answer Debbie adequately because whether you like it or not, the so called land of freedom and democracy such as is labelled at the USA is untrue. The USA is very much police-oriented and a police-type nation. So if there is rigidity in laws acted out by enforcement officers and other officials, it is the nature of the country I'm afraid. And I suppose that is what Debbie has been saying all along. But you can't just apply this to every country - there are nearly 300 nations in the world. In NZ there are few police - there is even a shortage. I could go on a 500 mile trip to Auckland and never see a cop. So back to Barbara: I can't really address your question with any kind of comprehensive response. But the short end of care and attention of dogs is: Adequate and approved accommodation - warmth, shelter and comfort in winter and coolness, shelter and comfort in summer. Puppies not left alone for long periods. Access to fresh water at all times. Approved and adequate healthy food for dogs meals. Puppies fed a meal more than once daily. Adequate daily exercise and areas for toileting. Exercise based on breed and dog size requirements and to include at least one daily walk of a meaningful distance. Regular attention to teeth, ears, feet, eyes, coat cleanliness etc. Annual vaccinations where applicable. Regular attention to flea, worm and allergy prevention. Seek immediate medical assistance if dog shows signs of distress and injury. That's off the top of my head and I'm sure one can find holes in them all and vital things I have overlooked.