Dog Ownership Responsibility

As a part of supporting "Responsible Dog Owners Month" in September 2006, we are providing educational materials to help the Pet Community become more informed. Owning a dog is a responsibility, not just a privilege. Their care entails more than just food & shelter - they deserve our love and attention.

If you are a dog breeder, we provide a means for you to advertise on our site, be listed in our Dog Breeders Directory, and we even direct you to Internet marketing tools to expand and grow your online business and website.

Today's Tip from Breeders USA - The Dog Breeders Directory

Traveling With Your Dog

Your new puppy should be car-trained if your family travels a lot by car. Small dogs usually make the best travel companions by car while some larger dogs don't look forward to this experience. Of course, there are always exceptions depending on each dog's personality, size of vehicle and the length of the trip.

Car seats and containment seats are now available and can be secured with your current seat belts. Some form of restraint is now being considered mandatory by many states and municipalities around the country. You will want to keep informed on these issues, particularly when traveling through different states.

Your dog should always wear a collar with an I.D. tag, and rabies vaccination tag, in case the unthinkable happens and you are separated from your dog. Some dog owners are utilizing the newest method of identification which is the microchip. Most veternarians have information on this, and this is certainly a choice for the pet owner.

Be mindful to give the same consideration of your dog's needs as you would for yourself when preparing for any trip.

As a part of supporting "Responsible Dog Owners Month" in September 2006, we are providing educational materials to help the Pet Community become more informed. Owning a dog is a responsibility, not just a privilege. Their care entails more than just food & shelter - they deserve our love and good hygiene.

Today's Tip from Breeders USA - The Dog Breeders Directory

Commitment to Pet Care

1) Regular bathing of your dog.

• Only use flea & tick shampoos when necessary. It drys out their skin.
• Rinse out all shampoo to protect against skin problems.
• Brush out knots and matted hair prior to shampooing or they become worse.
• Keep the water temperature from becoming too hot. Their skin is sensitive to heat.
• Place cotton in ears before bathing to lessen chance of ear infections.
• Bathing reduces chances of flea or tick infestations.
• Bathing removes dead hair and lessens shedding.

• Trim nails regularly with a good clippers from your pet store.
• Cutting them too short will cause bleeding and stinging.
• Frequent walking wears down the nails naturally.
• Professional clipping by groomers is probably less expensive than by veterinarian.

• Regular brushing keeps your dog healthy and happy.
• Brushing helps to stimulate oils that keep their skin moist.
• Brushing removes matting and dead hair.
• Brushing let's your dog know you love them.

4) Ear Cleansing

• Most owners leave this part to their groomer or veterinarian.
• Ear Cleansers or wipes can be purchased at your pet store.
• Swab the outer surface of the inner ear.
• Cleaning reduces the chance of ear infections and ear mites.
• Removal of hair is sometimes important to prevent infections.

5) Dental Hygiene

• Dry dog foods or treats is not enough to keep the teeth clean and healthy.
• Do not use human tooth paste and toothbrushes.
• Doggie toothpaste will help to eliminate placque, germs, bacteria & tartar.
• Veterinarians & groomers have special tools to clean teeth and prevent disease.
• Improper dental care can lead to heart, lung and kidney disease.

To read yesterday's article on choosing a pet, click here.

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Choosing the Perfect Pet

Part of becoming a Responsible Dog Owner is picking the breed of dog that best fits your personality and lifestyle. If you live in the city and are looking for an even-tempered, mild-mannered house pet, do your research and take the follow points into consideration.

1) Look for a dog breed that has low to moderate exercise needs, a little on the lazy side or a lap dog.

2) Look for a breed that generally tends to be friendly and sociable, rather than aggressive, domineering or hyperactive.

3) Look for a dog that fits your time restraints and activity levels. Are you able to spend time walking the dog and playing in the yard with it?

4) Look for a dog that fits your budget as far as grooming and care needs.

Here are a few dog breeds that you might want to consider:

• Beagle
• French Bulldog
• Toy & Miniature Poodles
• Pomerian
• Maltese
• Miniature Schnauzer
• Pug
• Italian Greyhound

Visit BreedersUSA to learn more about any of these breeds in the dog breeders directory and resource area. We encourage responsible dog breeding and dog ownership. Feel free to leave your comments below and post your opinions and questions at our BreedersUSA Forum.

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BreedersUSA's
Dog Breeder Resolution

BreedersUSA introduces a resolution endorsing and recognizing the month of September beginning in the year 2006 as Responsible Dog Owners' Month. This is a grass roots movement to encourage responsible dog breeding and dog ownership. For more information go to the official BreedersUSA site, or go to BreedersUSA's Blog as well as BreedersUSA Forum.

BreedersUSA, as a resource and national directory for dog breeders, will encourage dog breeders to support "Responsible Dog Owners Month" through their individual kennels. We will also support dog owners nationwide through frequent educational articles posted here throughout the month of August 2006. This movement was started by Jan Cooper conducting BSL News Updates. To learn more about Jan, read our previous post.

BreedersUSA Resolution

BreedersUSA introduces a resolution endorsing and recognizing the month of September beginning in the year 2006 as Responsible Dog Owners Month.

WHEREAS, knowing that dogs have, and will always be, an integral part of citizens of the United States and

WHEREAS, it is recognized that many citizens of the United States may not know and understand the responsibility of dog ownership, and

WHEREAS, responsible dog ownership is encouraged in the United States and responsible owners should properly confine and provide adequate training for their dogs, and

WHEREAS, programs should be made available to the all dog owners so that they may become responsible owners, and

WHEREAS, dogs owned by responsible owners should be able to exhibit proper behavior while in the presence of other people and animals in both the home and in the community, and

WHEREAS, with the population of dogs growing rapidly each year, and dogs at large being a constant problem, there is a need to bring recognition to and encourage responsible dog ownership,

NOW, THEREFORE,

Be it resolved by the Breeders Advisory Board of BreedersUSA.com:

That the Breeders Advisory Board of BreedersUSA.com hereby declares that the month of September beginning in the year 2006, and each successive year thereafter, be Responsible Dog Owners Month.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Breeders Advisory Board of BreedersUSA.com encourages dog clubs, humane organizations, communities and citizens to promote responsible dog ownership during this so declared week by means of various public educational activities.

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Email: blueribbonk9@usa.net
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Jan has been educating the general public and various officials for 2 decades on the problems with breed specific legislation (BSL). She has discussed how any form of BSL is not only impractical, but it does not prevent or reduce canine aggression or irresponsible individuals from obtaining dogs that can become aggressive.

Jan has spent over 40 years owning, training and working around various exotic and domestic members of the animal kingdom. Her hands on experiences are from training for the motion picture industry, working as a veterinary assistant, developing and holding classes entitled Basic Canine Home Companionship and maintaining zoological collections. She has written various articles during her lifetime on animal behavior to help the average pet owner. She has gone into private homes to observe and assist with unruly pets back before the term behavior modification became popular. She was taught to train, using what is now called positive reinforcement, by a respected dog trainer in the field. She has been honored and privileged to know some of the finest animal trainers in history. She became an ardent follower of the well known behaviorist, Conrad Lorenz. Jan has been an AKC Legislative Liaison since its inception as a private entity due to a newsletter which she published about her breed of choice, the Rottweiler.

Jan's love of the animal kingdom compelled her to spend her life in and around animals of every description. She ended her professonal career protecting the very species she came to know and love by moving into the field of law enforcing federal statutes and regulations of the animal kingdom. The various federal agencies Jan has worked for include USDA, APHIS, VS; USF&WS, LE Div; and NOAA NMFS LE Div. Jan's dedication to the preservation of the right and privilege of owning the breed of dog of your choice has been surpassed by few. It has always been that she believes every citizen should be allowed to own the breed of their choice BUT not that every citizen should be allowed to own a dog.

The purpose for including this information in my blog will be made clear in my next article. Please come back and also visit our other sites listed below.

Daniel Hect
CEO BreedersUSA

Dog Breeders Directory
BreedersUSA Forum
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AKC - American Kennel Club

AKC stands for the American Kennel Club. It is the oldest registry in the United States for purebred dogs. There are many registration options available for dogs, but the American Kennel Club is well-known as the best and most reputable of all. The top ten breeds of registered dogs include Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Beagles, Poodles, Pomeranians, Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, and Yorkshire Terriers. Over 150 breeds are eligible for registration.

Registration is not a guarantee or indication of quality because parent dogs and their puppies are not thoroughly inspected to receive registration. However, if adult dogs or puppies do not have the appearance of their registered breed, their registration will be investigated and may be revoked. Registration is simply a record of dogs that are of pure breed. Dog buyers will have to determine on their own whether or not puppies are likely to be in good health.

About the AKC
The American Kennel Club was founded in 1884. It is the principal U.S. registry of purebred dogs and the leading regulatory agency for dog shows in the United States. The AKC records statistics about particular dogs, such as the dog's name, sex, color, breed, parentage, date of birth, breeder, and owner. It also records any titles that dogs have won in shows, performance trials, or obedience trials sanctioned by the American Kennel Club.

Standards are set for each breed registered in the American Kennel Club. Standards include a description of the "ideal" appearance of each dog breed. The American Kennel Club published the Complete Dog Book so that these standards can be recognized by breeders, buyers, dog show judges, and potential dog owners. All buyers who purchase registered dogs should receive a certificate of registration from sellers.

For any questions, ideas, or compliments please feel free to email us and please visit our forum to register and post your comments.

Daniel Hect
CEO & Founder

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