Canine Good Citizen Program Assists with Ensuring Safer Pets within the Community Detroit Area Dog Center Offers National Certification
Recent studies report that an average of 1,000 Americans per day are treated in emergency rooms as a result of dog bites. Canine Good Citizen Program is designed to prepare and train dogs to be good both in the home and within their community.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, March 17, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Recent studies report that an average of 1,000 Americans per day are treated in emergency rooms as a result of dog bites. In 2010 there were 34 fatal dog attacks in the USA. Most of the victims who receive medical attention are children, half of whom are bitten in the face. It is clear to see that proper care and training for one's dog is essential and the responsibility of every dog owner.

Launched by the American Kennel Club in 1989, the Canine Good Citizen Program is designed to prepare and train dogs to be good both in the home and within their community. For the past three years, Wag 'N' Tails Dog Activity Center, located in Shelby Township, has been offering the program (CGC) as a continuing education course within its training facility.

Wag 'N' Tails is one of Michigan's top CGC testing sites and continues to help the community train their dogs to be Canine Good Citizens. The CGC title is a recognized title that ensures a dog has a certain level of manners in a number of situations and environments.

"The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is geared towards rewarding well-behaved dogs and responsible owners," said Patti DeBono, our Director of Training at Wag 'N' Tails.

Dogs who are a part of the CGC program undergo a 10-part evaluation in which they are tested for manners, basic obedience and temperament. In addition, at Wag 'N' Tails, sign a Responsible Dog Owners Pledge prior to taking the CGC Program.

AKC believes that responsible dog ownership is a key part of the CGC concept and by signing the pledge, owners agree to take care of their dog's health needs, safety, exercise, training and quality of life. Owners also agree to show responsibility by doing things such as cleaning up after their dogs in public places and never letting dogs infringe on the rights of others.

The center also offers Kids Camps each summer to teach children dog safety and how to properly engage with their pet and other's.
Wag 'N' Tails Dog Activity Center was founded by owner Christine Fox who began training dogs in 1989 by researching both dog and canine communication and studying under professional behaviorists. Through years of hands-on experience, she has now assembled a team of highly- trained professionals who care for and train each animal with precision and pride. The center offers a variety of resources including training, dog acting coaching, boarding and grooming.
The center is located at 56776 Mound Road in Shelby Township, MI For more infomration,visit Wag N' Tails at www.wagntails.net or call 586-781-6400.

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Andrea Walker
Wag 'N' Tails
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56776 Mound Road
Shelby Township, MI
USA 48316
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