A dog should be treated as a member of the family and given love, discipline and security. Ideally your dog should have free access to a safe and secure garden. He should have a comfortable bed in the kitchen where he will have company and feel part of the family.

If you cannot, or do not wish to provide the free run of the garden for your dog, or to keep your dog in the house, then you should make a large enclosure with adequate space for the dog. Your dog must have a comfortable draught-free kennel, with clean warm bedding which will provide shelter from wind, rain and summer sun. This enclosure should be situated near the house so that the dog can still hear and, see people coming and going and feel part of the family.
Dogs are sociable animals and love the company of their owner and family and that of other animals. It is cruel to isolate a dog at some distance from the house without the company people or of another dog. Dogs need attention and companionship.

Some dogs, if kept in an enclosure, will try to climb and jump out and therefore you may need a roof to prevent this. The roof should allow some sunlight through and can provide additional shelter over the sleeping area to keep off rain, and provide shade from the sun.

A dog must never be tied for any length of time, as this is both cruel and unnatural. It is an offence to deprive a dog of its freedom in this way. If you have to tie your dog for short periods you should use a running-chain. This is a line between two posts, as far apart as possible, and the line is then passed through the loop of the dog's lead. This allows the dog to run up and down between the posts.

All dogs enjoy a daily walk and it is unfair never to take your dog out. Dogs need mental stimulation and a change of scene. Try to find a little time to play with your dog too which can also be a time for training. This again, provides necessary mental stimulation. Bored dogs will often bark and annoy neighbours, or sink into depression. We all have only one life and it is cruel to deprive any animal of the opportunity to lead a normal happy life.

FRESH DRINKING WATER MUST ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE IN A CONTAINER WHICH CANNOT BE KNOCKED OVER.

NEVER GIVE YOUR DOG CHICKEN BONES, OR ANY COOKED BONES, WHICH CAN SPLINTER AND PIERCE THE INTESTINES. THESE ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.

Consult your Veterinary Surgeon about routine vaccinations and other health matters.