All God's Creatures

The Minnesota Responsible Dog Ownership Day Committee represents the efforts of 35 All-breed, Group and Specialty Dog Clubs from across Minnesota and hosts this free annual event to promote responsible dog care, healthy activities, and the importance of a well-behaved dog.

Date:     Saturday, September 10th, 2011

Time:   9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Location:   Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th Street N., Lake Elmo, MN

Cost:   Free! ♥

  The goal of this event, supported by the American Kennel Club®, is to educate first-time dog owners about the responsibilities of dog ownership and help current owners enhance their relationships with their pets.


Activities:

- Meet the Breeds

- Get tips on Grooming

- Watch demonstrations or participate with your dog in obedience, rally, agility, conformation handling, weight pull, carting, or earth dog.

- Free Sanctioned match for conformation, obedience and rally.  All AKC breeds, Miscellaneous and Foundation Stock may enter.


- Microchip clinic using AKC/CAR lifetime chips for $25 ... $5 from every chip sold donated to the Three Day Breast Cancer Walk.

- Free Canine Good Citizen testing available all Day.

- Therapy Dog International testing available for a limited number of dogs for a $10.00 fee.

- Martin Kihn, author of  “Bad Dog, A Love Story” will be making a special appearance at this event.

- Food available on-site, proceeds to Animal Inn Junior Showmanship Fund.

- FREE Admission & Parking!






AKC RDO Days run throughout the month of September, with hundreds of organizations around the country holding free events filled with fun and engaging activities every dog owner can enjoy. To learn more about these events, visit www.akc.org