As pack animals who crave and need companionship, dogs should not be relegated to spend hours chained or tethered.  Unfortunately, a recent Maryland government bill to place limits on chaining up dogs was not passed.  But no matter where you live, there are ways to make life better for neglected and mistreated companion animals.  Here's one article, which contains
links to other resources.

http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_Chaining.php

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For free, detailed Dog Tips on canine behavior, health, training, management and other issues -- plus some tipsheets relevant for folks with cats and other
species -- go the Robin's Dog Tips index at
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/dog_tips.php

To be added or removed from the Dog Tips email list,
contact Tierneydog@yahoo.com

Robin

Editor, Robin's Dog Tips
Writer, weekly Pets feature in regional newspapers

Robin Tierney
Tierneydog@yahoo.com

For Free Dog Tips on canine health, behavior, training and safety, visit
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/dog_tips.php  

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