The
Dog’s Bill of Rights
1.
We have the right to be full
members of your family.
We thrive on social interaction, praise, and love.
2.
We have the right to stimulation.
We need new games, new toys, new experiences, and new smells to be happy.
3.
We have the right to regular
exercise.
Without it, we could become hyper, sluggish…or fat.
4.
We have the right to have fun.
We enjoy acting like clowns now and then; don’t expect us to be predictable
all the time.
5.
We have the right to quality
health care.
Please stay good friends with our vet!
6.
We have the right to a good
diet. Like
some people, we don’t know what’s best for us. We depend on you.
7.
We have the right not
to be rejected
because of your expectations that we be great show dogs, watchdogs, hunters, or
baby-sitters.
8.
We have the right to receive proper
training.
Otherwise, our good relationship could be marred by confusion and strife---and
we could become dangerous to ourselves and others.
9.
We have the right to guidance
and correction based
on understanding and compassion, rather than abuse.
10.
We have the right to live
with dignity…and
to die with dignity when the time comes.
