Carlow Kilkenny Dog Shelter

If you are the owner of a dog or considering getting a dog , you should consider the following

• Choose a dog which is suitable  to your family circumstances

• Get an annual licence for your dog

• Make sure the dog has collar identification at all times ( as this will help reunite you with your dog if your dog is lost ) In addition having your dog microchiped , is a good way of finding your dog if it is lost or stolen .

• Keep the dog under control at all times . ( To prevent sheep worrying and dog nuisance  .)

• Have consideration for others ( Guide Dogs, elderly , children etc.) if you have your dog in a public place i.e keep your dog on a leash

• Clean up after your dog if it fouls in a public place

• Give your name and address if requested by the Dog Warden

• Neuter your dog if you do not intend breeding from it

• Vaccinate and worm your dog regularly

• Feed the dog in proportion to it’s size and exercise needs

• Exercise your dog regularly

Some of the above are statutory obligations and some are the unwritten rules of responsible  dog ownership etiquette