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56 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2017 What defines a well-behaved dog? The American Kennel Club (AKC) provides guidance. In the coming months, we'll explore the AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Certification. Some dog parents may wish to pursue certification but all doggie households benefit from reinforcing the behaviors addressed by the test. In D.O.G., we strive to live out the AKC's "Responsible Dog Owner's Pledge®" to the right. More on the CGC criteria will be shared in the coming months. The next D.O.G. meeting will be July 19 at 7 pm in RCN 3. If you are interested in learning more about CGC or our D.O.G. standards, please contact Patrick Gerety at (951) 769-7626. ~ Martha Baumgarten D.O.G. D.O.G. OF THE MONTH Lily ran loose in the high desert when she was found by a kind gentleman who took her to "Save a Small Dog Rescue." They brought Lily to the Beaumont Petco the week before Christmas. Ken and JoAnn Lutkus could not resist Lily's sweet little face. They immediately fell in love with her and gave her a forever family for Christmas. Lily is around 10 months old and is a bundle of energy and joy. She loves traveling in her "mom and dad's" RV with her companion cat, Sarah. ~ Alex Woodcock Photo credit: Alex Woodcock, Alexpressions Photography AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER'S PLEDGE® I understand that to truly be a Canine Good Citizen, my dog needs a responsible owner. I agree to maintain my dog's health, safety, and quality of life. I will be responsible for my dog's 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 dog's 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 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 dog's waste in all public areas such as hotels, on sidewalks, parks, etc. • I will pick up and properly dispose of my dog's waste in wilderness areas, on hiking trails, campgrounds and in off-leash parks I will be responsible for my dog's quality of life. • I understand that basic training is beneficial to all dogs • I will give my dog attention and play time • I understand that owning a dog is a commitment in time and caring