Dog Ownership Etiquette of 1901

Dogs must be kept upon the owners’ premises, unless accompanied by the owner or some member of the family.

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNING A DOG

1. Dogs must be kept upon the owners’ premises, unless accompanied by the owner or some member of the family.

2. If a dog annoys travelers upon the public highway by scaring horses and frightening children, the owner is responsible for damages.

3. The owner of a dog is responsible for damages caused by his dog trespassing upon the public highway in running after teams or doing other damages.

4. If a dog not accompanied by its owner annoys travelers upon the public highway, he may be killed, without any claim of damages on the part of the owner of the dog. When a dog becomes a nuisance he may be killed anywhere except on the owner’s premises.

5. If a dog kills sheep or destroys or injures any other domestic animals, the owner is responsible for damages.

6. Every owner of a savage and dangerous dog must keep him properly chained or otherwise secured that no injury may to done to others.

7. If a person on a social or business errand is bitten or otherwise injured by a savage dog on the premises of the owner, the owner is responsible. Dangerous animals are not permitted to run at large, even on the owner’s own premises, unless he has sufficient safeguards to protect his neighbors against injury.–From “The Busy Man’s Friend”, 1901

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A 1936 Petiquette Lesson

It’s true. Studies have shown that just as with their children, humans are judged by their dogs’ behavior. An unruly, ill-mannered dog is a poor reflection on a person, whereas a well-mannered dog, trained to behave in front of visitors, is a sign of respect for others by the pooch’s owner. Before adding a dog to a household, it is good to ask a veterinarian or animal behaviorist which types of dogs would fit in to one’s home with the least amount of friction or upheaval. Numerous recent articles have tackled this topic in great detail, making suggestions for which breeds of dogs differing types of families should own. Calmer breeds of dogs are better suited to large, noisy households, while more highly animated breeds work well in homes which have fewer young children and distractions. While also like humans, every dog is different from another, the dog breeds rated best to avoid for families with kids include Chihuahuas, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, Pit Bulls and Dalmatians, according to parent24.com.

You Are Judged By Your Dog’s Behavior

What nice manners Jack and Jill have! They’re a credit to their mistress, thanks to her wise training. How did she teach them to lie down so obediently at her command? She trained each pup by itself. She let no other person help or even look on. 

While Jack, for instance, was sitting, she grasped his collar with one hand and with the other gently stretched his front legs out on the ground. Meanwhile she repeated, “Down! Down!” After several trials Jack proudly took the proper position himself, at the word “Down!” Then she rewarded him with a pat on the head! – Santa Ana Journal Home Service, 1936

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Petiquette in the 1930’s Etiquette Era

 

“Diet, Mrs. Jones looks after. During this mild weather she gives the dog one meal a day. Meat and milk are the main courses. Vegetables, starchy foods she gives in small doses.”
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 Mrs. Jones was maybe behind the times a bit… According to one source, “The 1930’s seemed to be the golden age of processed dog food. Ken-L-Ration brought the first canned horse meat option. They sponsored a popular radio show, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. 50,000 horses a year were slaughtered for the production of dog food. By 1941, 90% of dog food was canned.” – LuckyDogCuisine

This pup will never be Public Enemy No. 1. Each member of the Jones family shares in his care and training.

Junior takes pride in teaching him manners. To train him to lie down, Junior says "down," pulls out his pet's forepaws. As soon as Mr. Dog learns this trick, Junior teaches others: "Speak" retrieve and carry, shake hands.

Another chore for Junior is the daily combing of the dog's coat. Baths should be given seldom; twice a year is enough.

Diet, Mrs. Jones looks after. During this mild weather she gives the dog one meal a day. Meat and milk are the main courses. Vegetables, starchy foods she gives in small doses.

Mr. Jones? He's the trouble shooter. If distemper, eczema symptoms appear, he knows just what to do for a sick dog.

Many more points on dog care are given in our 32-page booklet. Practical information every dog owner needs diet, grooming, training, ailments.

***Send 10c for your copy of How to Choose and Care for Your Dog to The Journal, Home Service, 117 East Fifth street, Santa AnaBe sure to write plainly your name, address and the name of booklet. – Santa Ana Journal, 1937

***Etiquipedia has included the initial added blurb from 1937, offering a booklet for 10 cents, simply for historical accuracy. This offer (and newspaper) is no longer available.

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Notable Feline Petiquette

“ He looks around the table, and without a word or suggestion, he puts out his paw, and a gentle stroke of the table bell summons the waitress to clear away the course and bring on the next. He waits for the roast, and then his special feast of sponge cake is put before him in a Sevres saucer. He eats with better manners than some folks...”–  Was Platt’s cat Julius an inspiration for Disney’s “Three Lives of Thomasina?” – photo source, Pinterest

Feline Fancies of New York’s Famous Easy Bosses

Ex-Senator Thomas O. Platt has a collection of cats which he would not part with for a nation. One of these cats is of the tiger breed, big and gentle, and rejoices in the name of Julius. This cat is the chief point of interest at Mr. Platt’s country home at Highland Mills. No meal is taken at that house that Julius is not a favored guest at the table. He has an infant’s high-chair, expressly for his use, and when the meal is announced, Julius jumps into this high chair. He sits up straight and the waitress ties about his throat an embroidered bib.

Julius is one of the most polite cats on earth. He is not fond of soup or fish or entrees and the like, but he knows full well when the course is over and the next should be brought on. He looks around the table, and without a word or suggestion, he puts out his paw, and a gentle stroke of the table bell summons the waitress to clear away the course and bring on the next. He waits for the roast, and then his special feast of sponge cake is put before him in a Sevres saucer. He eats with better manners than some folks, and does not leave the table till coffee is served. Mr. Platt takes endless delight in Julius and the six other cats on the farm, but Julius is the king pet of them all, and could not receive greater consideration if he were the ex-senator’s eldest son. – Minneapolis Times, 1896

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