Rule 1 of the Sick Dog Code: Sick dogs must not actively harm their owners or sit back and watch their owners in danger.
Rule 2 of the Sick Dog Code: Sick dogs must obey their owner's orders as long as they do not violate Rule 1.
Rule 3 of the Sick Dog Code: Sick dogs are allowed to act to satisfy their own needs without violating Rules 1 and 2.