NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The American
Kennel Club® (AKC®) invites you to celebrate
the human-canine bond this September
28th in Raleigh,
NC at the 17th annual flagship AKC Responsible
Dog Ownership Day, sponsored by AKC Pet Insurance. Owning a dog has
endless pleasures and rewards, but it's important to be aware of
the responsibilities that come along with it.
Each September, the AKC hosts AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
to educate first-time dog owners about the responsibilities of dog
ownership and help current owners enhance their relationships with
their pets. This year, AKC's event will take place from
10am-2pm on September 28th in Raleigh, NC at the North Carolina State
Fairgrounds. Admission is free to the public!
"AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day focuses on the dedication and
commitment it takes to own a happy, healthy dog," said AKC
Spokesperson Penny Leigh. "The day will be filled with many fun and
educational activities to help attendees make an informed decision
when acquiring a dog or caring for an existing pet."
Activities at the 2019 AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day
include:
- Discounted $10 microchipping by
Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption. This includes
lifetime enrollment in AKC Reunite's national recovery service. A
microchip is a permanent solution to identify a pet and help
reunite it with its owner if it's lost or stolen.
- AKC Canine Good Citizen® and Canine Good Citizen
Advanced testing. This 10-step test certifies that dogs are
well-mannered members of the community. Trick Dog testing will also
be available. These tests will be open to the public for just
$5 each.
- Action packed dog demonstrations including Agility, Herding,
Flyball and more.
- Family-friendly activities like games, face painting and
raffles, among others.
- An opportunity to try a beginning Agility course and get advice
from trainers at AKC's My Dog Can Do That! – Just
$5
- Visit the Doggie Photo Booth to get a free professional
photograph taken of your dog courtesy AKC Pet Insurance.
- Join in on a fit walk around the fairgrounds with your dog and
earn an AKC FIT DOG medal.
- Reduced fees to enroll a mixed-breed dog in AKC Canine
Partners: $20, a 57% discount. This
is good for the life of the dog.
Attendees will also have a chance to meet various dog breeds
that will be on hand for AKC Meet the Breeds as well
as speak one-on-one with experienced breeders, owners,
handlers and trainers that are active in AKC events, clubs, and
rescue groups.
Other free activities and giveaways include goodie bags for the
first 500 families, police K-9 demonstrations, breed parades
and more.
AKC Pet Insurance returns this year as the presenting
sponsor of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days. AKC Pet Insurance is
committed to responsible dog ownership and proudly works with the
American Kennel Club to promote canine health and well-being. They
will highlight the importance of pet insurance and the many ways it
helps keep our canine companions happy and healthy. Activities at
the AKC Pet Insurance booth include a canine photo booth, a ball
pit for kids and more.
AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day is also sponsored in part by
Motel 6, the first national pet friendly chain, welcoming pets
since 1962. A special thanks to Whitebridge Pet Brands for their
generous donation as well.
2019 AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day Snapshot
Saturday, September 28th,
2018
Free admission – 10:00 am to 2:00
pm
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Holshouser Building
1025 Blue Ridge Rd. Raleigh, NC
27607
Learn more at www.akc.org/rdod.
Email NCRDODay@akc.org for more information.
About the American Kennel Club
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club 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 more than 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 22,000 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 and
earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane
Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum
of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and
design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks,
registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel
Club, Inc.
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