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Caring for your Dog
Owning a dog is considered to be part of the Australian way of life. Dogs provide companionship, loyalty, and love for people of all ages and add pleasure and fun to life. In return dogs depend on their owners to provide them with care and attention every day. It is best for people, particularly families, to make a conscious effort to accept the responsibilities of dog ownership before deciding on the purchase of a dog.
The list below were provided by Puppy socialisation Victoria that show you how to take care of your dog.