There are great benefits associated to living with a dog, but being a responsible owner begins with the awareness that not everything is going to be easy. Introducing a new member into the family involves spending time with them, making great sacrifices, and even having to be very patient while the dog learns to behave properly. The dog needs a lot from us, they are completely dependent, and the responsibilities we have with our dog are simply unavoidable. That is responsible ownership.
It is important to know the rules of responsible animal ownership of the city you live in with your dog, to civically fulfill your responsibilities as an owner. Training your Australian Cobberdog to have a good behavior in public places is an act of civility, but the advantages go far beyond this since, having a well-trained dog will strengthen the relationship with your dog allowing to give the dog more freedom.
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