Suzy Azalea and reducing the carbon paw print

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I, Suzy Azalea, recently discovered there is such a thing as carbon paw print. If humans trace their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions by carbon footprint, the aforementioned concept places the onus on your pet dogs. Apparently, domesticating our canine friends has the tendency to be a pollutant.

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Granted, this is not as grave an accusation as what vegetarians levy against meat-eaters, although it’s gotten pretty close, since the number of pet owners the world over has been increasing exponentially. And since news organizations bought the story that dog domestication involves more greenhouse gas-chugging than driving an SUV for a year, green movements have been continuously increasing. As a dog breeder, I couldn’t help feeling responsible somehow, although I, Suzy Azalea, have always thought taking care of dogs is a step towards caring for the environment.

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Like other scientific findings, dog domestication is as contestable as the big bang. Pet food production also lends itself to toxic runoffs. Anything in excess of pampering, like dog clothes, equipment, playthings, and spas, has industrial cogs begging to be fed more coal. If this sounds exaggerated, consider the many pet owners who have built mansions for their dogs.

Perhaps the key here is not to be an overly doting dog lover. If we are to learn lessons from green movements, it’s that materialism kills off the human ability to appreciate nature. Our dogs do not need that much, just some solid parenting.

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Suzy Azalea: Beyond training and breeding

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Owning a pet entails more than just finding the pup with the right breed, size, and color that suit your tastes. I am Suzy Azalea, and I have worked with dogs and their owners for many years now. I train dogs and have dedicated much of my time in learning how to care for them. I know that all dogs have common needs, but different breeds also have different needs.

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A pet owner needs to know these needs in order to take proper care of their animal companions. Getting a pet dog is something akin to adopting a child or becoming a guardian. There are responsibilities that, when properly fulfilled, make for healthier and happier pets, while shirking these responsibilities could lead to complicated relationships between pet and master.


While there is no Suzy Azalea handbook for taking care of pets, I know several important steps in keeping a healthy pet. It is important, for instance, to give your pet a bath regularly, especially those kept inside homes. In this regard, dogs should have a spot of their own, where they are not exposed to the merciless heat of direct sunlight or to the elements during the colder seasons.

 

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While they may be trained to do their business in only one place, pet owners still have the responsibility to pick up after their dogs, including cleaning fur off furniture and wiping paw prints off the floor. Taking them to the veterinarian for regular check-ups is also an important part of pet care.  


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