2. To take every opportunity to learn more
about my profession and to improve my
services.
3. To deal honestly and fairly with the
public, and to avoid misrepresentation of my
services.
4. To respect the confidence of every
customer served.
5. To place service to my customers and to
the boarding kennel industry above personal
gain.
6. To avoid unfair competitive practices,
any slander or defamation of my competitors,
and actions or business practices which
would result in dishonor upon or distrust of
my competitors or of the boarding kennel
industry in general.
7. To support my association, its policies
and programs, and to participate as fully as
possible in its activities.
8. To be respectful of, and to cooperate
with the other professions and trades which
operate within the pet industry, in every
way consistent with my other
responsibilities.
9. To obey all applicable Federal, State and
local laws governing animal care.
10. To operate my business in such a manner
as to reflect honor upon the boarding kennel
industry within my local community.
11. To encourage responsible pet ownership,
and to promote, especially through the
charitable programs of ABKA, an increase
public awareness and acceptance of humane
and noble animal programs.
