In an ideal world, we’d spend as much time with our pets as possible. Other aspects of life, like work, often get in the way, but potential new laws in Australia could require dog parents to spend a minimum amount of time with their pets each day regardless of other commitments.
The Code of Practice for the Welfare of Dogs has been proposed in the Australian Capital Territory – which contains the Australian capital city, Canberra, and is surrounded by the state of New South Wales – and would mean that dog parents would need to spend a minimum of three hours with their pup each day. It’s not just this, however – the legislation would cover everything from surgical debarking to the use of the best dog leashes.
