This September, the American Kennel Club will host its 9th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days. Nearly 600 dog-related organizations from across the country will hold a free community event publicly promoting responsible dog ownership during the month of September, and we encourage our Juniors to join in!

Holding an AKC RDO Day event is easier than you think. All efforts are appreciated and welcomed, from organizing a local Juniors class or setting up public education table at a dog run to creating a day-long festival with demonstrations. The main AKC RDO Days web page includes many suggestions for events that you can share with your dog friends and kennel clubs.

The first 500 organizations that confirm event details with us by August 1, 2011 will receive a website listing and a resource-filled packet - including pencils, stickers, brochures, a RDOD Media Idea Kit, and other giveaways that will assist you in putting together a top-notch event. To sign up to hold an event, and to ensure you receive your resource packet and web listing, visit: www.akc.org/rdod and either "Create an Account" or "login" if you've hosted a previous event.

Also, Like Us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest AKC RDO Days news and participate in Virtual AKC RDO Days this September!  

Thank you for your dedication to dogs and feel free to contact Stephanie Smith at 212-696-8228 or sxs2@akc.org with any questions.