| Animal
Control Information |
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License
Fees
Kennel
Licenses
Animal
Adoption
Taking
Care of your Dog |
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| Taking
Care of Your Dog |
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| Spay
or Neuter Your Dog |
 Sterilization
reduces your dog's urge to roam and fight with other dogs,
making safe confinement easier. |
| Spayed
and neutered dogs are generally less territorial and less
aggressive. |
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| Socialize
Your Dog |
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Carefully
introduce your dog to different types of people and situations
so your dog learns to be less nervous and frightened under
different circumstances and around different people. |
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| Train
Your Dog |
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Obedience
classes are an excellent way to train dogs, and a great
way for dog owners to learn proper training techniques. |
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Training
your dog is a family matter. Every member of your household
should learn the proper training techniques, use proper
commands, and participate in the dog's education. |
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| Teach
Your Dog Appropriate Behavior |
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Refrain
from playing aggressive games with your dog such as wrestling,
tug of war, or siccing your dog onto another person. |
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Set
limits for your dog's behavior. If your dog exhibits aggressive
behavior toward any person, particularly children, seek
professional help from your veterinarian, animal behaviorist,
or qualified dog trainer. |
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Dangerous
or aggressive behavior toward other animals may lead to
dangerous behavior with people, and is also a reason to
seek professional help. |
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| Be
a Responsible Owner |
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License your dog and provide regular veterinary care,
including rabies vaccination and boosters. |
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For
the safety of your dog and the safety of others, don't
let your dog roam. |
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| If
You Encounter a Dog |
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If
a dog approaches you, remain calm, stand with your hands
by your sides and allow the dog to sniff you. |
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Do
not try to pet a dog if it is eating, drinking, or nursing
a litter. |
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Always
ask the owner's permission before petting a strange dog.
If the owner gives you permission to pet the dog, raise
your hand slowly with fingers curled under and allow the
dog to sniff your hand before you touch it. Do not try
to pet dogs who are roaming freely or whose owners are
not present. |
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If
a dog appears aggressive, back away slowly and calmly.
Do not try to stare a dog down, and do not turn and run
as a dog's natural instinct is to chase. |
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If
you are attacked, curl into a ball on the ground and cover
your head. |
