Everyone who walks their beloved dog has one main objective in mind: to allow their dog to potty. This is the same for my pawrents, who allow me to potty on the grass patch downstairs, in other words, the “public toilet”.
The public toilet is a common place for our neighbours and residents around our vicinity and thus our pawrents have come to adhering a few unspoken rules that could maintain a healthy relationship among fellow dog owners.
1. Leash up!
This is the No. 1 rule! My pawrents always ensure that I am leashed up during my walks for the safety of myself and the people (and dogs!) around me. Personally, I prefer the HiDream Ancient Castle range due to its durability and high tension. Although I may be well trained in the recall, one may not always be too certain since I’m a Jack Russell after all (hehehe). Moreover, although I am always happy to see another dog or human being, not everyone wants to be approached by me. So it is best that we are leashed up, to prevent any mishaps and keep the peace within our community.
2. Respecting others
Because of me being too friendly, I tend to run and jump on another human being when I see them. My pawrents told me that this is rude behaviour and have been nagging at me to stop…When I am well behaved, they give me a Dear Deer Jerky treat and that makes me so happy!!! So now, I no longer jump on them! (Can I get another treat already?)
3. Picking up my poop
Although I potty at the “public toilet”, my pawrents are sure to pick up after me. The Fuzzyard Poop Dispenser is my pawrent’s favourite as it comes in a nice cool bag and can hold 2 rolls at any one time. Poop is not fertilizer until it is broken down, and I doubt anyone will want to step on it. If your pawrent don’t do it, it will affect everyone in our dog keeping community, giving us good boys and girls a bad name (No!) Also, do not let go of your chunk of waste or pee outside your neighbour’s house, or inside, even if it is EXTREMELY tempting…
4. Have awareness
Pawrents are responsible for their own dogs, from behaviour to interactions. Whenever I get too jumpy, get in the face of another dog, or keep barking excessively, my pawrent will stop me. When another dog is in the process of pottying, we SHOULD NOT approach them. It will be very distracting for our fellow paw pals, and frustrating for their pawrents. (I mean, I get the appeal… but no means no)
There is a time and place for everything. So, don’t be affected if another pawrent decline to let their dogs mingle with yours. They might have their reasons. These are not hard and fast rules, but keeping to these guidelines may help prevent your dogs from getting complaints or blacklisted. This will also allow the non-dog owners to be more receptive to dogs around their vicinity.
Leash up, and keep walking!
Lotus
