[ SHOWGSD-L ] FW: AKC Press Release: Celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day This September!
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From: American Kennel Club [mailto:communications@xxxxxxx]
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Subject: AKC Press Release: Celebrate AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day This
September!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 8, 2008
Contact: Daisy Okas
Phone: 212-696-8343
SEPTEMBER MEANS DOG-GONE GOOD TIMES AT 600+
AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAY EVENTS NATIONWIDE
-- It's Time to Make Your Pooch a Prime Priority --
New York, NY- Sometimes we need a reminder of everything that is required of
us in return for the wonderful privilege of having a dog. Dogs bring us
love, affection, comfort, security and unrivaled devotion, despite our flaws
or past mistakes. So what do we owe them in return?
This month, dog owners and dog lovers everywhere will join hundreds of
AKC-affiliated dog clubs across the country to celebrate the sixth annual
AKCR Responsible Dog Ownership Day in their local communities. Over 600
events are being held by local organizations across the country, with the
goal of educating and entertaining all current and future dog owners. All
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day events are listed at www.akc.org/rdod.
<http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/2008/NY.cfm>
"Each September we shine a spotlight on the commitment it takes to have a
canine companion," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "As dogs are
increasingly viewed as family members, the need for all dog owners to train
their pets to be good citizens and practice responsible dog ownership is
more crucial. All dog owners need to be courteous and respectful of others
and properly care for their pet so that we can maintain the rights and
freedoms that we currently enjoy."
Each AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day event is unique but many include
obedience/agility demonstrations, low-cost micro chipping clinics, breed
rescue information, therapy dog/service dog demonstrations, safety around
dogs for kids presentations, giveaways and other entertaining and
educational activities. Attendees can speak one-on-one with experienced dog
breeders and trainers. Those looking to show their neighbors that their dog
is an upstanding member of the community can take the AKC Canine Good
Citizen <http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm> R (CGC) Test - a 10-step
test certification that rewards well-mannered, obedient dogs.
On Saturday, September 20 and September 27, AKC will hold flagship events in
New York City <http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/2008/NY.cfm> and Raleigh
<http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/2008/NC.cfm> , N.C. In addition to all the
festivities mentioned above, nearly 50 AKC-recognized breeds will be on hand
in each location, including rare breeds applying for AKC recognition such as
the Finnish Lapphund and the Cesky Terrier.
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day is generously sponsored by Invisible Fence
Brand who will be highlighting their commitment to responsible dog ownership
by working with event-hosting organizations across the country to provide
resources and information for pet owners. Learn more at
www.invisiblefence.com <http://www.invisiblefence.com/> .
And lastly, if you can't make it to an event, you can still demonstrate your
commitment to the cause by signing the AKC Responsible Dog Owner Pet Promise
at http://www.gopetition.com/online/9290.html. This oath is a reminder to
both novice and veteran dog owners that raising a healthy dog is about more
than just playtime and pampering. Training, grooming, nutrition, exercise
and veterinary care are equally important in nurturing your best friend!
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The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization
which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and
oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is
dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of
purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly
5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC
advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health
and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes
responsible dog ownership. More than 20,000 competitions for AKC-registered
purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including
conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing,
coonhound events, hunt tests, field trials and earthdog events. Affiliate
AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation,
AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more
information, visit <http://www.akc.org/> www.akc.org.
Invisible FenceR Brand is the original electronic pet containment system
trusted for over three decades and has safely contained over one million
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