DOG WALKING GUIDE -rspca dogs
DOG WALKING GUIDE
BY: rspcadogs
While different sized animals will have different exercise needs, under new proposed guidelines canines would be necessary to be given adequate every day exercise off tether our outside of enclosures. Exercise includes both physical hard work and mental stimulation. This might include taking the dog for a walk when appropriate, letting the dog run freely in the yard, playing a game with the dog or letting them explore and have social contact in a designated off leash park
It is an all common issue. The RSPCA receives thousands of calls from concerned members of the community each and every year regarding canines that are permanently tethered or kept in pens in backyards across the country
As all responsible pet owners would agree, these proposed maximum standards can be basically maintained. New standards and guidelines will formalise a national code and be positive animals get adequate levels of care. Can canines be safely confined by tethering? Consult our RSPCA Knowledge Base
An owner�s ability to keep a dog ought to be thought about well before obtaining. Choosing a breed/type suitable to lifestyle and circumstances is essential to be able to maintain these maximum standards of care. Such things as size, activity level, temperament and type all factor in to an owner�s ability to meet its dog�s needs. Other factors include the costs of caring and the time it takes to provide the dog with exercise, grooming and social contact
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