Group hosts Responsible Dog Ownership Day

first-time canines jump hurdles, scoot through a tunnel and traverse other obstacles. Most dogs thoroughly enjoy agility courses.

Breeders, owners and handlers will also be available to educate people about various breeds. They’ll discuss the strengths and drawbacks of their own breeds and can help people find a dog that will fit their family’s lifestyle.

For children, there will be balloon animals, a dogowner look-alike contest, a dog tricks contest, a puppythemed craft project and a dog-themed cookie cutter with dog treat recipe for $2.

The Canine Good Citizen demonstrator and evaluator is Laura Canali of Chippewa, who will have her golden retrievers Sedona, 7, and Willow, 6. While her dogs compete successfully in obedience and are therapy dogs, the CGC title requirements “are all basic things that all dogs should do to be good pets,”Ms. Canali said.

The title is a prerequisite for some therapy dog certifications, and it may help owners convince landlords to rent apartments to them and their dogs.

Here are the 10 requirements for a Canine Good Citizen: allow a friendly stranger to approach; sit politely to be petted by a friendly stranger; allow the evaluator to check its ears and feet; walk on a loose leash; walk politely through a group of people; sit and lie down on command and stay on command; behave politely around other dogs; should not react strongly to a distraction such as a loud noise made by a dropped object; should not bark, whine or pace when the owner is out of sight of the dog for three minutes.

The park is about 2 miles north of Beaver. The Brady’s Run Road Bridge is closed for replacement. Go to beavercountykennelclub.org/ responsible.pdf for information and detour directions.