AKC CGCsm Responsible Dog Owners Pledge

I will be responsible for my dogs health needs. These include:
- routine veterinary care including check-ups and vaccines
- adequate nutrition through proper diet; clean water at all
times
- daily exercise and regular bathing and grooming
I will be responsible for my dogs safety.
- I will properly control my dog by providing fencing where
appropriate, not letting my dog run loose, and using a leash in public.
- I will ensure that my dog has some form of identification when
appropriate (which may include collar tags, tattoos, or microchip ID).
- I will provide adequate supervision when my dog and children
are together.
I will not allow my dog to infringe on the rights of others.
- I will not allow my dog to run loose in the neighborhood.
- I will not allow my dog to be a nuisance to others by barking
while in the yard, in a hotel room, etc.
- I will pick up and properly dispose of my dogs waste in all
public areas such as on the grounds of hotels, on sidewalks, parks, etc.
- I will pick up and properly dispose of my dogs waste in
wilderness areas, on hiking trails, campgrounds and in off-leash parks.
I will be responsible for my dogs quality of life.
- I understand that basic training is beneficial to all dogs.
- I will give my dog attention and playtime.
- I understand that owning a dog is a commitment in time and
caring.