MOSCOW, Jan 30Few people think about pets when it comes to caring for the environment, at the same time, a responsible approach to keeping a dog will help save the Planet for future generations, President of the Russian Cynological Federation (RKF) Vladimir Golubev told RIA Novosti. Responsible dog breeders can also save the environment by starting small, such as ditching the plastic waste bags that many people use outdoors, or buying food in large packages, which will not only reduce the amount of packaging used, but also save the budget, since usually such food is cheaper,» Golubev said. He explained that it is better to use bags made from recycled materials instead of plastic ones. The dog handler complained that in Russia there are no special bins for dog excrement, where they are taken away for composting, but added that some owners use a special collection case to flush the excrement down the toilet at home.
The dog handler told how to deal with the «bad habits» of their pets. In addition, he advised using some things twice, and not immediately sending them to the trash can. For example, excrement bags can be replaced with ice cream, coffee, juice or snack packages, and a plastic bottle cut to the shape of a scoop can be used as a food spatula. «Any self-respecting dog owner knows that cleaning up after a dog is a must. Moreover, , dog excrement is not fertilizer at all, they decompose very slowly and lead to the death of plants, so it is necessary to remove them not only for reasons of aesthetics and respect for neighbors, but also for the environment,» Golubev said. He also urged dog breeders to buy for their pets only the necessary accessories, such as a leash, a collar, an address tag, warm overalls for those dogs that are cold in cold weather, or safety shoes. For other purchases, such as bowties around the neck and baseball caps, the only purpose of which is to dress up the dog for a beautiful photo, the dog handler advised to be thoughtful. In addition, he recommended not skimping on the necessary things so as not to change them too often. Also, do not rush to buy new toys for your dog if the old ones are still in good condition and she likes them. He encouraged to sell, exchange or donate toys to shelters instead of throwing them away. Many dog shelters are in need of blankets, towels and sheets.If your stuff is no longer as attractive as you would like, but has retained its functionality, then they can both warm a dog that has no owner and extend its life, which is very good for the environment. Wednesday,» added Golubev. Dog food is better to buy in large packages. This will not only reduce the amount of garbage, but also save money, the dog handler explained. It is better to choose wet food in jars, because they can be recycled. At the same time, he clarified that in no case should the dog be allowed to eat up the owner's food, «lying around in the refrigerator.» According to him, this will not be a manifestation of concern for the environment, but an irresponsible attitude towards the animal.
