Dog Care Maxims

Dog care maxims. Rules that you should follow to take good care of your dog.

Dog Care Maxims

• Never give a dog hot food.
• Never allow a dog to eat out of a dish used by people for eating or washing; the dog has parasites dangerous to us.
• Never let a dog lick your face.
• Do not force a dog into water for sticks if he does not wish to go, for it may injure him.
• If the dog leaves part of his food untouched, he is being fed too much .
• If a dog bites you, disinfect the wound with a strong solution of carbolic acid and consult a doctor.
• If you do not wish your dog to be "smelly", wash him as often as needful, and wet him to the skin.
• If you have to punish your dog, do it when he is caught in the offense, for dogs cannot remember long.
• Never strike a dog over the head, ears, or abdomen.
• The dog should always have access to fresh, clean water.

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