Whatever the merits or otherwise of the comments reported in this article, if you are determined to have a dog in your life, one thing is absolutely necessary, you must give it as much love and consideration as you must your 5 year old child. If you do this, the rest is easy and training your dog will become a pleasurable and joyful experience.

If you get a dog to secure your home while you are away, shame on you. Would you leave a 5 year old at home alone while you’re away doing other things?

That is why I have never had a dog companion. I’ve got other things to do :)

#Pets #DogOwnership #AnimalsHaveFeelingsToo

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/dog-owner-pet-peeves-according-to-readers/106415914

Essential Goa Dog Breed Ban Guide: 7 Key Insights for Pet Parents

Goa dog breed ban: Essential guide 🐶 Goa enforces new restrictions on specific dog breeds. Learn about banned breeds, policy impact, and owner compliance tips.

#goadogban #dogownership #petregulations

https://pupquotes.com/blog/goa-dog-breed-ban/

🐶Bringing a dog into your life is exciting, but it’s also a serious commitment.

Paws & Pitfalls: Navigating Dog Ownership, by Amy Howard

Free until August 26th!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN89PGMQ

#dogownership #pets

Road and dog density contribute to the extinction of koalas

Road and highway density (road length per square kilometer) and an aggregation of domestic dogs leads to the demise of the marsupial through vehicle crashes and mauling by pets.

Dissanayake, R.B., Stevenson, M., Astudillo, V.G. et al. Anthropogenic and environmental factors associated with koala deaths due to dog attacks and vehicle collisions in South-East Queensland, Australia, 2009–2013. Sci Rep 13, 14275 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-40827-w
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-40827-w

Koalas and Dogs Don’t Mix
https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/environment/docs/pa-fact-koalasdogsdontmix.pdf
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Managing dog and koala/wildlife co-habitation. Why does leashing matter? Bellingen Council
https://www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au/Development/Public-health-and-safety-services-and-approvals/Ranger-Services/Animal-care-and-control

Major Roads. Australian Openstreetmap
https://eatlas.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/df464abf-59be-41cc-a271-d17035582c4c
#koalas #wildlife #Biodiversity #habitat #sprawl #cars #roads #vehicles #crashes #Roadkill #dogs #roaming #pets #DogOwnership #extinction #GlenifferRoad #RosesRoad #Bellingen #BellingenShire

Currently vacuuming the vacuum cleaner.

#dogownership

Dogs have been cherished companions to humans for thousands of years, rightfully earning their reputation as “man’s best friend.” Beyond the joy of their company, the connection between humans and dogs brings significant emotional and psychological benefits to both parties.
https://retroworldnews.com/is-having-a-dog-good-for-your-mental-health/

#MentalHealth #DogLovers #PetTherapy #CanineCompanionship #HappinessWithDogs #EmotionalSupport #DogBenefits #WellnessJourney #PawsitiveVibes #FurryFriends #StressRelief #MentalWellbeing #DogOwnership