09/19/2026
Responsible dog ownership isn’t just about loving your dog. It means consistently meeting their physical, emotional behavioral, and medical needs.
🌊 SPLASH SAFELY 🐾
Not all dogs can swim safely! Always supervise your dog around water and consider a properly fitted life jacket for swimming, boating, and other water activities.
🗣️ Socialization is important 🐶🐕
Properly introduce dogs to people, animals, environments, and experiences. Especially when they’re young! This helps them be confident and adaptable. That’s how best friends are made!
🚫🍟 Not all people food is safe for dogs! 🚫🍔
Keep toxic foods like chocolate, grapes/raisins, onions, garlic, artificial sweeteners and other foods out of paw’s reach.
🎆🎇 Celebrate responsibly and prepare accordingly! 🎆🎇
Create a quiet, comfortable space where your pet can feel safe. Make sure their collar, ID tags, and microchip information are all up to date.
🩺🧑⚕️Regular veterinary care matters! 🐶👨⚕️
Preventative exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental care, and prompt treatment of illness helps dogs live healthier lives.
🐺 Always follow the friendly paths 🐻
When visiting national parks, keep all dogs on a leash and stay on the indicated “dog-friendly” paths. This is to protect the wild life, ecosystem, and you furry loved ones!
🎃🍭Treats are for trick-or-treaters, not your pup! 🚫🍫
Keep chocolate, candy, and wrappers safely out of reach at all times. Especially when visitors are looking for treat!
