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Responsible dog ownership |
-Social = fitting into society, under control, public health (clean up after) - Welfare = 5 freedoms, regular heath checks - Legal = statutory obligations of owners, banned breeds |
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6 things to make dogs happy |
-Companionship (dog/human) - Exercise / job to do (working dogs) - Correct diet - Stress free life - Shelter - Freedom from injury/illness |
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Puppy socialisation |
3-12 weeks old is the most important time for development Dont purposely avoid everything that might upset a puppy, expose to; noises, people, animals, novel situations, inside and outside |
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The most important time for puppy development |
3-12 weeks old |
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Puppy training |
Be consistent, fair, patient and do it little and often. Key times for toilet training are after the puppy wakes up and after food and water |
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Dog behaviour |
Separation anxiety (and the destructive/barking/eliminative behaviours with it) - Dogs need to be trained over weeks/months to be left alone, Should not always react to a dog wanting attention Aggression - easier to prevent than cure by effective training, socialisation /interaction, being calm/not overprotective. Can be caused by; fear, insecuruty, lack of consistent leadership, training, pain |
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Obligations on dog owners |
-Animal welfare act 2006 - owners/keepers responsible for welfare need being met Including; suitable environment, suitable diet, exhibit normal behaviour patterns, housse with/away from other animals if necessary, protection for pain, suffering and disease -Public spaces protection orders - bans dogs from childrens play areas and prosecutes fouling Dangerous dog act - Proscution if dog is dangerously out of control or a banned breed |
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Dangerous Dog Act |
4 banned breeds; -Pit bull terrier -Japanese tosa -Dogo argentino -Fila braziliero Some non dangerous dogs ar taken and held. Must prove not a "dangerous breed" in court and then goes on Index of exempted dogs - must be neutered, tattooed, kept on lead and muzzled in public and kept securely. |
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Dog evolution |
Now 9 million dogs in the UK Descended from Canis lupus which are; terrestrial, fast running, mainly nocternal, have young in burrows, solitary or social, omnivores |
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Breeds of dog |
Massive variation in weight, height and head shape >215 breeds recognised by KC -First cross dogs - different but purebred parents Cross breed - mixed blood, the parents are of two different breeds Mongrel - unknown parentage |
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Dog tail docking |
Legal when carried out by a vet for medical treatment or for working dogs in England/ wales Total ban in scotland expect medical Legal in a lot a USA (opposed by AVMA but backed by AKC) |
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Dog breed classes |
Kennel club (7 classes); Gundogs, hounds, terriers, utility, working, pastoral, toy Americal Kennel Ckub (8 classes); Sporting, working, terrier, toy, non sporting, herding and miscellaneous |
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Dog TPR, blood pressure and lifespan |
Temperature - 38.0 - 39.0 degrees C Heart rate - 60 - 120 beats/min Respiratory rate - 15 - 30 breaths/min Bllod pressure - 90 - 120 mmHg Lifespan - 10/13 years but up to 20 years |
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Dog preventative health care |
Core vaccination and non core is revelant Parasites - worming using tablets/ granules/ liquids/ pastes for; round, hook, whip, tape, lung and heart worms and using spot-ons, sprays and collars for fleas, ticks and lice Puppies treated for roundworm at 2, , 8 and 12 weeks. Adults around every 3 months depending on lifestyle. Neutering dogs |
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Dog vaccination (core and non core) |
CORE: (to protect all dogs from infectious, life threatening disease) - Distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis (leptrospirosis in UK) NON CORE: Parainfluenza, rabies, leptospirosis |
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Puppy vaccination course - primary course |
D (distemper) H (hepatitis) P (Parvovirus) Pi (Parainfluenza) Lepto 2 (Leptospirosis) 8-9 weeks old - DHPPi + Lepto 2 3-4 weeks later - DHPPi + Lepto 2 14-16 weeks old - DHPPi + Lepto 2 (often just P) Timing due to maternal antibodies on puppies immune system |
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Adult dog vaccination course |
Full booster 1 year after primary course DHP every 3 years, Pi + Lepto2 every year So.. 1st - DHPPi + Lepto 2 2nd - Pi + Lepto 2 3rd - Pi + Lepto 2 4th - DHPPi + Lepto 2 .... and so on Annual vaccinating of all diseases is not justifiable -WSAVA recommendation |
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Dog neutering |
Spaying: before first season from 12 weeks old (puberty 6-18 mo.)/ between oestrus (season) - prevents bleeding, false pregnancies, unwanted puppies and oestrus related behavioural problems/pestering, reduces risk of pyometra and mammary gland neoplasia Castrating: from 6 months old, - reduces roaming, behavioural problems, risk of prostate disease, perineal hernia or perineal adenoma and prevents testicular neoplasia |
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Dog dentition |
DECIDUOUS - I 3/3 C 1/1 P 3/3 = 28 -Erupting between 4-6 weeks PERMANENT - I 3/3 C 1/1 P 4/4 M 2/3 = 42 - Erupting between 3-5 months (molars last) Should regularly brush teeth starting young or may have to clean under general anaesthetic Appropriate diet can help |
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Dog coats |
Texture can be: smooth, sliky, wire, woolly or pily-coated Colour: name depends on breed Most breeds mould all year but particularly spring/autumn |
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Dog husbandry |
Do not over exercise esp. young/old Bathing with shampoo only dogs that are grossly contaminated or have a skin condition Grooming to prevent matting and for healthy skin - breed dependant Claw clipping if needed depending on lifestyle |
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Things to consider when selecting a suitable dog |
Gender - neutering, behaviour/temperment Pedigree/mongrel - cost, showing, related problems Age - puppy/adult, history, training and socialisation Lifestyle - time, exercise, location, children, car Coat - grooming Costs - food, vet fees, insurance (pedigree costs more) Other breed specific problems |
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Number of dogs in the UK |
9 million |
