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any scientific studies prove and their owners how to help your dog
that the lives of pet owners are walk along the city streets, ride public
Mgenerally more fulfilling and that transportation, and live in the city with
pet owners live a healthier life and have as little stress as possible.
better social engagement. Since dogs are You will learn how to recognize when
the most common pet, it is not uncommon a dog is not comfortable and what to
for them to affect the social life of their do in such cases, how to socialize with
owners. For instance, dog owners need other dogs and where you can seek
to take their pet on several daily walks, professional advice if you encounter a
which forces the owners to move around problem that you cannot solve on your
in the open space, and often meet new own.
people (usually other dog owners) and
form relationships with them. And while you are having a lovely time
with your pooch, you must bear in mind
The new project of the Coordination that not everyone feels comfortable
Working Group for Animal Protection of around dogs, and your neighbors also
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County (KRAS) have the right to be in a relaxed and
brings to you this GUIDE for dog owners comfortable environment.
“Pooches around Primorje-Gorski Kotar The etiquette for dog owners will tell
County”, for both locals and our guests. you what you need to know about living
KRAS includes everyone actively involved with other animals and people. We will
in animal protection: institutions, also provide a list of beaches, ideas for
associations and individuals in Primorje- walks and how to spend quality time in
Gorski Kotar County. KRAS ensures the the outdoors. As a responsible owner you
implementation of animal protection should know the laws and regulations,
regulations by developing good practices and also what to do if your dog gets lost.
and raising public awareness of the We believe that this guide will be useful
need for protection and the responsible and that it will contribute to a more
ownership of animals. The main working pleasant stay in our county, as we are
principle of KRAS is the health and well- aware that a good vacation and quality
being of animals, and they aim to achieve time are incredibly important in today’s
this goal through projects like this one. hectic world. We are also very focused
This guide will provide basic and aware that the best way for a person
recommendations and instructions to relax is to be surrounded by the loved
that will allow you, your pet, and those ones, and dogs are an integral part of
around you to enjoy the beauty of such a healing environment.
Primorje-Gorski Kotar County safely and Ensuring a quality time during your
undisturbed. vacation is the objective of this guide.
In this guide you will find out directly
from the experts who work with dogs have a great holiday!

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