Category Archives: Responsible Dog Ownership

Get Ready for AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Four months in advance isn’t at all too early to start planning a great dog event for your community. This September, AKC is celebrating the 10th anniversary of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days.  Canine Good Citizen evaluators everywhere can host … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Plan for Your Dog?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

A friend gave me an article written by the Ethicist of the New York Times magazine. On the day I read it, I found the topic sufficiently depressing that my first reaction was “no way am I putting that on the CGC blog.”  But … Continue reading →

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Who’s Getting the Dog?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Surprise, surprise, surprise — Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kris Humphries is over. I’m not sure what Kim Kardashian contributed to our culture to get so famous, and I wouldn’t recognize Kris Humphries if he walked into my living room. I … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Physical: Helping Your Dog Lose Weight

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Just like in their human counterparts, obsesity in dogs seriously affects their health.  It is commonly linked to arthritis, diabetes, and heart problems, among others.  If you find that your dog has packed on a few pounds, you can help … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget Your Pet: Being a Responsible Dog Owner

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

We all know that having a dog as part of the family is a lifelong commitment and being a responsible owner is extremely important.  Each September, the American Kennel Club celebrates responsible dog ownership with events all around the country … Continue reading →

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Back to Basics: Taking Care of Your Dog throughout His Life

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

Dog owners, both new and old, need a refresher course every now and then on how to be a responsible owner, especially as their dogs age and enter new phases of life.  I like to remind people of the basic … Continue reading →

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You and Your Dog: So Happy Together

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Meeting your dog’s basic needs and maintaining his quality of life are the foundation of building a happy relationship together.  No matter how busy life gets, being consistent about caring for your dog is extremely important.  Here are some tips … Continue reading →

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Out for a Walk: Are You the Poop Police?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

One summer evening when I was staying at a hotel in Colorado, I decided to put on my jeans and tennis shoes and go for a walk. As I approached the hotel from a distance, I saw a woman walking … Continue reading →

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Doing Our Part to Help Shelter Dogs

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

This week’s CITIZEN CANINE topic is CGC & Shelter Dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a program that is being implemented as a way to help shelter dogs get adopted.Sadly, one of the most common reasons that dogs are … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Trainer For You

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

We’ve been talking about the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) programs. One of the most frequent questions we receive related to both of these training programs is, “How do I choose a good trainer for my dog … Continue reading →

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