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1.
Adopt a dog from your local shelter or pure breed rescue organization. Volunteer at your local shelter and offer to walk a
dog or
play with a dog, clean cages or
anything else they need help with.
2. R U prepared for a new dog? Purchase
"The Good Behavior Book for Dogs"
{Rockport/Quarry Books} to
help you with everything you need to know to raise a well behaved and
happy dog!
3. Donate blankets, food and toys to organizations such as
Blankets of Love.
4. Organize a peaceful demonstration in front of your community pet
store that sells puppies.
5. Write your Congressman and ask that he/she support the ban of
Puppy Mills in your state.
6. Assist an ill or elderly neighbor by walking their dog.
7. Have a National Dog Day party and invite all your friends and their
dogs!
8. Join a fun, dog friendly community online and post pics of your
pooch for the world to ooh and ahh over!
9. Host a National Dog Day event to raise money for your local animal
shelter.
10. Have a
Witty Wocks made to preserve the likeness of your
dog forever.
11. Have a
portrait painted
of your dog to suspend the fleeting magic of dogdom.
12. Buy your dog a fun new dog toy.
13. Give your dog some fun exercise by taking him or her to a
doggy play resort.
15. Brush your dog to eliminate excess fur.
16. Give your dog a massage or holistic spa treatment.
17. Get your dog some leash training lessons.
18. Buy your dog a cute new outfit or fashionable collar and
leash.
19. Purchase a fabulous new carrier for your small breed dog like
this one from
Mommy
Bus.
20. Take your dog to the beach.
21. Throw out all your chemical cleaners and purchase non-toxic
cleaners for your home to keep your dog cancer-free!
22. Dog-proof your home and yard with a "dog safe" inspection
by pet safety expert,
Colleen Paige
23. Buy your dog a beautifully designed original accessory like
these beaded collars from
ZanyZak.
24. Install a car safety harness to keep your dog safe during
travel from
25. If you haven't already, switch to a holistic brand of dog
food to keep your dog healthy.
26. Hire a pet photographer to capture your dog's life moments, such as
Susan Sabo.
27. Pamper your dog in pure luxury by purchasing something
fabulous from a popular shop.
28. Buy your dog a chic and comfy new bed.
29. Take your dog on a pet friendly vacation.
30. Buy yourself and your dog some matching tee shirts!
31. Create a profile and share your dog photos at
Purina's
petcentric.com
32. Have a custom Dog House built for your dog.
33. Buy a dog gate to keep your dog out of hazardous areas of
the home.
34. Dog-proof your pool to prevent the risk of drowning.
35. Buy a canine first aid kit and put it in your car in case of
injury while away from home.
36. Microchip & I.D. Tag your dog so the shelter can
locate you if he gets lost.
37. Make sure your dog has all vaccines and a regular health exam.
38. Wear a tee shirt with a cute dog on it.
39. Switch to filtered water only from now on, to prevent illnesses
related to toxins in normal water supplies.
40. Teach your children and their friends to be kind to your dog
by never pulling on his ears or tail.
41. Pledge to
walk your dog every day for proper health and
behavior management.
42. Teach your dog some obedience skills.
43. Take your dog to an elderly community and spread some love.
44. If you like your little dog to snuggle in bed with you, buy him some
doggie steps to make it easy for him to join you.
45. Buy your dog a designer crate that fits with your interior
décor style.
46. Make your home pet friendly by choosing pet friendly fabrics
that hold up to your dog's wear and tear.
47. Install a fence around your unfenced yard so your dog can run
and enjoy some freedom at home.
48. Pledge to never chain your dog to a tree or doghouse. Always
include your dog in your family by letting him live inside the home with
you.
49. Carpet any stairs you may have to reduce risk of injury to your
dog by slipping and falling.
50. And last but not least - pledge to never yell at or hit your
dog...to be patient and kind and give your dog lots of love and praise
every day.
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