So I got a note from a gent from the UK claiming to be the author of Paul Harvey’s Ten Commandments of Dog Keeping for Pet Owners. I’ve no idea if he’s really the author, nor do I actually care. This is what he sent me. Maybe he’s the author. But I took down what was here and posted his comments and a revision he sent. From what I understand, Paul Harvey performed the piece on his show and someone wrote it down and attributed it to him. Anyway.
Copyright Infringement
Ten Commandments For Dogs
I am one of the UKs leading Dog Behaviourists and Expert Witness under the 1991 dangerous dogs act. 1 wrote the Ten Commandments for Dogs in 1993. I noticed that you have it on your website here https://drjohnson.com/paul-
It is illegal to use someone’s work change it then publish it without the authors permission. It would have been very easy to find the authors name it is all over the internet if you had searched for it, Simply type in Who Wrote The Ten Commandments For Dogs on my website clearly states and I quote.
You can use my Ten Commandments on websites, blogs Facebook etc, as long as it is not for financial gain. I would require being credited as the author, and linked back to my site with the following:
Stan Rawlinson Dog Behaviourist and Obedience Trainer. Author of the “Ten Commandments For Dogs “
I think that is totally reasonable I ask for nothing except acknowledgement as the author I have many thousands who have written to me or used the piece, but I do insist that it is as it was originally written not someone else’s take on it. All I ask is to do using the original words and acknowledged as the author. Please confirm you have done that by return. Below are my original words that you need to change your page to.
1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years; any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want from me; don’t be impatient, short-tempered, or irritable.
3. Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back. Respect is earned not given as an inalienable right.
4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment; I am not capable of understanding why. I only know I have been rejected. You have your work, entertainment, and friends, but I only have you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice and your tone. You only have to look at my tail.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I’ll never forget it, and if it’s cruel, it may affect me forever.
7. Please don’t hit me. I can’t hit back, but I can bite and scratch, and I really don’t ever want to do that
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right foods or I’ve been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak. It maybe I am just dog-tired.
9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and may also need love, care, comfort, and attention.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, “I can’t bear to watch” or “Let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, regardless of what you do, I will always love you.
Stan Rawlinson MTCBPT MPAACT AdipCCB
(Doglistener)
Dog Behaviourist and Expert Witness DDA
M: 07976 153161
(Doglistener)
Dog Behaviourist and Expert Witness DDA
M: 07976 153161
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