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sure to bend in sharp edges) or put concrete blocks around the bottom of the fence. You can also dig a
trough under the fence and fill it with concrete (along the whole fence or only in "trouble spots").
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tie-out to a strong stake that screws into the ground. Place the stake in a central location so that the dog can
move around all sides of the stake. Note: We have found that the Duckbill Anchor kit is a very strong stake.
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dog won’t try to escape to find a mate! Sterilization will NOT change your dog’s personality! Sterilization is
healthy for your dog: it reduces his or her risk of contracting certain types of cancer.
Investigate low-cost spay/neuter programs in your area. Contact your local humane society or Spay USA at
1-800-248-SPAY or www.SpayUsa.org to get a coupon.
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able to easily fit two fingers between the dog's neck and the collar. If you need to add a hole to a collar,
hammer a thick nail through it, or heat a pick and poke it through.
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can place a water bowl inside a tire or in a hole in the ground to keep it from tipping. You can also
attach a water bucket to a wooden doghouse or fence. Stretch wire, a small chain, bungee cord, or
twine across the bucket and secure the wire on either side of the bucket.
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discount stores,•
you to sleep outside, your dog is going to be cold outside, too. If you can’t bring the dog
inside in icy winter, fill doghouses with hay or cedar chips to help your dog retain body
heat. (Cedar chips are preferable to hay because they are less likely to rot and don't contain mites.) If you
use hay and it gets wet and soggy, spread it in the sun on a sunny day to dry it out.
To keep cold air from blowing through the doghouse, the door should be covered with a plastic flap. You
can use a car mat, a piece of plastic carpet runner, or even a piece of carpet.
Dogs get cold in the winter just like we do, especially short-haired dogs. If it is too cold for•
enough to retain the dog's body heat.
Doghouses should be large enough for the dog to stand up and turn around comfortably, but small•
Flat concrete blocks are an easy way to raise a doghouse.
Wooden doghouses should be raised a few inches off of the ground to prevent rotting and keep out rain.•
weeks so they don't get stiff with dirt.
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just like kids do. A big rawhide will occupy a dog for several hours (dog toys and
rawhides are available at grocery stores). Even a knotted towel or ball can provide hours
of entertainment.
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get of the yard, see new things, and smell new smells! Walking your dog is
great exercise for both you and your dog! If the dog is very strong or large, you can use a prong
collar or harness to make walking easier on you. Ask pet store workers to help you get the dog fitted
for a collar or harness.
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learn how to be a good “inside” dog. Most pet stores offer inexpensive dog training.
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miserable. You can purchase flea treatment at pet, discount and grocery stores. Most farm supply stores sell
wormers and vaccinations at much cheaper prices than vets.
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doghouse during summer months! Bring your dog inside during heat waves if possible. Plant trees to provide
shade. You can also create shade with tarps and pieces of plywood.
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as we do. What a cheap way to ease those hot summer days for a dog!
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if you cannot meet his or her needs. Talk to your
humane society, place an ad in the paper, or
contact friends and family about a new placement
for your dog. If you can’t provide for your dog,
finding him a new home is the kindest thing you
can do for him.
Dogs enjoy having towels and blankets to sleep on, just like we do. Remember to wash them every fewGive your dog toys and rawhides. Dogs need the stimulation provided by toys,Take your dog on walks! It will mean the world to your dog to be able toTake your dog to school! Obedience training can solve behavior problems and help the dogProvide your dog with flea treatment and annual worming. Biting fleas make a dog’s lifeProvide shade in the summer. A doghouse isn’t the same thing as shade. It gets very hot inside aFill up a plastic kiddie pool for hot summer months. Dogs enjoy cooling off in a pool as muchConsider finding a new home for your dogYour dog deserves more than being
a prisoner in your backyard.
Consider give him some freedom.
farm supply stores, and hardware stores.
