Your responsabilities as a dog owner should be to keep your dog happy and healthy, while making sure that he is a well-behaved member of your local community.

Responsible dog ownership is a matter of common sense and comom courtesy. Remember, your dog depends on you and deserves the best care you can provide.

Local laws: Laws regarding dog ownership vary from place to place. It is common for owners to be required to keep their dogs on a leash in public places. Familiarize yourself with any local laws and obey them. While dogs may be allowed to exercise off the leash in certain locations, never let your dog loose without supervision.

Most towns and cities in the U.S. require that dogs be licensed or registered, and many also require that dogs be vacinnated for rabies every year instead of every 3 years.

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