September 2003 Dog Talk (previous articles)

Responsible Dog Ownership Day September 17 On September 17, the date of the American Kennel Club's (AKC's) founding in 1884, the AKC will kick off its inaugural Responsible Dog Ownership Day. "Responsible dog ownership begins the moment you decide to share your life with a dog--from choosing the right breed for your lifestyle to ensuring that your new family member receives the necessary training, veterinary care, grooming, and love all dogs need to live a happy, healthy life." Make this a wonderful day for you and your dog. Do something special with your dog. Make a commitment to play more, train more, be around your dog more starting on September 17th and follow through with it the rest of his/her life.

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Here are links to previous articles:

• Things That Sting

• Eye Medication

• Chocolate Poisoning

• Why Must Dogs Chew?

• Parvo

• 10 Reasons to Let Your Dog Play with Other Dogs

• Dental Disease

• Hypothermia and Frostbite

• Walking in the Dark

• Poetry in Motion

• West Nile Virus Update

• Play Aggression

• How Heatproof is Your Dog?

• Pools & Dogs

• Crating No Nos

• Helping Kids Cope

• Special Conditioning

• Signs of Kidney Disease

• Age proofing Checklist

• Sleep Disorders

• Turkey Day Tips

• Fear Biting

• Bloat

• Poison Ivy and Sumac

• Dogs in the Garden

• Skunk Hours

• Airway Aid

• Bathing Tips

• First Aid Kits

• Fall Safety Tips

• Plant Poisoning and Small Animals

• It's Hot, Hot, Hot - Dogs and Summer

• Political Pooches

• Lost Dog Poster

• A Secret To Add 2-6 Years To Your Dog's Life!

• Waiting Room Anxiety