Getting a dog is an incredible responsibility, with enduring consequences.

Consider these things before getting a dog, because you might not be cut out for it.

Show Highlights

• Be mindful of the season when you decide to get a dog
  • Who wants to potty train a dog in the snow?!?!

• Dogs are not pieces of property!
  • Your dog is capable of loving
  • Your dog is capable of feeling
  • Your dog is capable of emotions like you are!

• STOP! DDS: Disposable Dog Syndrome NOW!
  • It is our responsibility as dog owners to show them love and their places in our lives.
  • It takes about 6 months to learn the true personality of a dog

• You, as an owner, have to take responsibility for your dog
  • You must find a match for your lifestyle
  • Knowing what type of person you are and what you are going to do with your dog
  • Is a dog right for our family? can we see this through can I make the commitment?

• Laws:
  • No federal guidelines
  • Laws are different between city ordinances and counties
  • If an owner sells a dog that has an aggressive past and that owner makes the new owner aware, the original owner can still be held liable.
  • Retractable leashes are not considered keeping your dog under control because they get more than 6' out.
  • It is against the law to sell or give away a dog in a public place.
  • Pet shops and other places have permits to sell dogs
  • Hoarding Laws people can have up to 5 pets in a home before they are scrutinized to see if they are hoarding.
  • You can have more than 5 as long as you have adequate water, shelter and food for the dogs.

• Kickstarter campaign
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• Episode 26 interviews with Nashville Metro Animal Control lots of good rules to know about

Homework

• Check out AnimalLaw for the article referenced in today’s show.
  • Animals As More Than Mere Things But Still Property

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