Take our quiz and find out!

1. Walking Fido most looks like:
a. a tug-of-war.
b. a casual stroll.

ANSWER: b. Let your dog stop and enjoy himself! Grass, sidewalks, and people all have fascinating smells that he needs a chance to check out. And make sure to use a nylon-web “no-pull” harness (available in animal supply shops and catalogs), since being pulled by a collar can cause painful whiplash and bruising to the neck and trachea.

2. Around FiFi’s neck is:
a. nothing but fur.
b. a collar and identification tag.

ANSWER: b. Even cats who never set a paw outdoors can slip out accidentally. Lost animals depend on that ID tag with your name, address, and phone number to get back home.

3. Kitty’s litter box gets cleaned:
a. once or twice a week.
b. every day.

ANSWER: b. Would you want to use a filthy bathroom? Cats hate dirty litter—change it daily!

4. When you take Ginger outside, you:
a. let her roam freely, as long as she stays close by.
b. always put her on a leash.

ANSWER: b. Even dogs who normally heel may suddenly take off if they see a cat or another dog. A retractable leash will let your dog run ahead or check out interesting smells and can be shortened for safety when crossing streets.

5. Your dog, Max, has an “accident” on the floor. You:
a. scold him to teach him a lesson.
b. scold yourself for failing to watch him.

ANSWER: b. Corrections work only as a warning just before or while your dog is “in the act.” If you scold him later, it’s way too confusing—he’ll think he’s being scolded for what he’s doing now. Prevent accidents by taking your dog out at least four times a day.

6. How often do you play with your dog or cat?
a. When you have the time, but sometimes you’re too busy to play daily.
b. Every day, no matter what.

ANSWER: b. Take the time to play with your animal every day, no matter how busy you are. Chances are, Fluffy spends her whole day waiting for you to come home!

7. You’re walking Spunky and suddenly remember something that you need at the drugstore. You:
a. tie his leash to a pole outside; you’ll just be a second.
b. return to shop later without your dog.

ANSWER: b. Never leave a dog unattended, even just for a minute. Every year, 1.5 million animals are stolen in the U.S., many right out of their own yards.

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