INFO SHEETS

These Good Dog info sheets will give you top tips on being a responsible owner.

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  1. Aggression
    Given the right circumstances, all dogs have the capacity to be aggressive.
  2. Wandering dogs
    Never pat a dog that's wandering the streets.
  3. Dog registration
    Where does the money go?
  4. Types of Registration and Rebates
    The Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 provides two options for dog registration, namely the registration of individual dogs or the registration of a business.
  5. Fireworks, thunderstorms and parties
    How can I protect my dog?
  6. Barking
    My dog is noisy.
  7. Kids and dogs
    There are about 170 different breeds of dog in South Australia and an almost infinite number of mixtures of those breeds.
  8. Natural pet care for dogs
    The herb Fennel can be used effectively for the prevention of fleas on dogs.
  9. Greyhounds
    Greyhounds are sight hounds, in the same group as Salukis, Borzois and Afgans.
  10. Prescribed breeds
    The Dog and Cat Management Act, 1995 prescribes certain dog breeds.
  11. Council Dog Management Orders
    Councils may issue Nuisance Dog, Menacing Dog, Dangerous Dog, Destruction or Prohibition Orders under certain circumstances.
  12. Training Concession
    As a responsible dog owner, you will receive a concession rebate if your dog is trained.
  13. Dogs & microchips
    The Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 requires that councils provide rebates on registration fees for dogs that are microchipped.
  14. “Special Circumstances” dogs
    There are certain groups of dogs which receive special consideration under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.

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  • Teach your child to interact appropriately with dogs and not to 'play-fight' or play 'tug-of-war' games with them. Dogs can get overexcited or frightened if there is a lot of noise. So put your dog out of the way when children are playing loud games and running around.
  • Teach your dog to sit before you allow visitors to stroke it. Allowing it to jump up on people may frighten or annoy them, and children may feel very intimidated by the dog’s behaviour.
  • If you see a dog with its owner,always ask the owner for permission to pat the dog. Allow the dog to sniff the back of your hand first. If it is happy to be patted, it will sniff your hand and move towards you. You can then stroke the dog under its chin.
  • Take your dog to puppy pre-school or dog obedience school. It is very important for dogs, in particular puppies, to be socialised with other dogs and people. Remember - if your dog is trained and issued with a training certificate, you will receive a rebate on your dog registration fee.
  • Dogs can be scared by sudden disturbances. Scared dogs may bite. Always call the dog first so that you do not surprise it. Do not go near any dog when it is eating its meal or chewing a bone, especially if you do not know the dog. If you approach, the dog may bite to defend its food.

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