A Golden Retriever dog owner's responsibility begins with observing the laws and social guidelines of his community.
It's really a simple Golden Rule of "Do unto others as you would like them to do to you." Basically, as a dog owner, you have a social responsibility to your community.
What is social responsibility? The moment you step outside your home with your dog, you're no longer just a family--you're both part of your community.
You could define responsibility in this situation as keeping your community safe from your Golden Retriever dog, and your dog safe from your community.
A dog owner's responsibility extends to his neighbors: to their ears (no annoying barking); to their property (their garbage, their lawn, their flower beds, their cat); to their kids (on bikes, at play); to their kids' toys and sports equipment.
Every community has dog-related laws, ranging from simple dog licensing and leash laws to those holding you liable for any physical injury or property damage done by your dog. These laws are in place to protect everyone in the community, including you and your dog.
It is a dog owner's responsibility to make sure his dog’s license is current. This isn't just a good local ordinance, it can make the difference between finding your lost dog or not.
Many states now require proof of rabies vaccination and that the dog has been spayed or neutered before issuing a dog license.
You also need to stay current with your dog vaccinations. That will not only protect your own dog, but other dogs in the community, as well.
It's vitally important that you always be in control of your Golden retriever dog. That obviously means when you're walking him. But it also includes the times you might tie him up outside (which probably doesn't happen too frequently with Golden Retrievers).
Does your situation require that you tie him up in the yard for brief periods of time? If so, make sure he isn't a recreational barker.
Your neighbors will definitely not appreciate all that noise! Don't tie him where people and dogs stroll past.
Everybody isn't as nice to dogs as we'd like.
When you’re walking your pup, keep in mind that it's a dog owner's responsibility to be considerate of others. Observe your local dog leash law and other dog walking etiquette.
Never let your Golden retriever dog run loose in the neighborhood. That will keep you on the right side of the leash law. It will also keep your dog out of harm's way.
If you're taking your dog owner's responsibility seriously by keeping your Golden Retriever Dog on a leash or inside your house, he can’t
Keep in mind that you are legally responsible for your dog's activities. If your dog causes an accident, damages property, or bites a person or animal, pet owner liability dictates that you'll be the one paying the bill.
The most important dog owner's responsibility (in my opinion) is to stop the production of unwanted puppies!
Unless you plan to show and/or breed your perfect specimen of a Golden Retriever, please have him neutered or have her spayed.
You may have a very nice Golden retriever dog who would make a nice Mom or Dad, but there are already lots of really nice Goldens looking for good homes.
Please help reduce the number of dogs euthanized every year by keeping your dog single and puppyless.
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