Yee Haw! Texas Defeats BSL!

[flyndog]

Now that the Texas legislative session is over, we are rejoicing. Texas has a strong generic dangerous dog law, but there was a strong push in Houston for a breed specific law. We are thrilled that the BSL was defeated and in its place, a resolution naming the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program. Attached is a press release printed by my local newspaper, the Big Bend Sentinal. (I've left the Kit and Cozy picture out, but they printed our pictures, too). Or, in lieu of plowing through this post, you can read it on my website. http://www.texasdogtrainer.com/news.htm

“Good Citizen Dogs” Recognized by the State of Texas

Austin, Marfa - The state legislature of Texas recently passed an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) resolution, joining other states and the U.S. Senate in recognizing the importance of responsible dog ownership, and the fact that dog-related problems are most often caused by irresponsible owners, not the dogs or the breeds themselves. With an increase in breed-specific legislation being introduced in several states, it's good when so many states acknowledge that it is the owner who is responsible for their dog’s behavior, no matter what the breed. CGC Evaluators in Texas, along with Representative Corbin Van Arsdale, worked hard for this legislation recognizing the importance of responsible dog ownership.*

The American Kennel Club “Canine Good Citizen” program began in 1989 as a way to encourage responsible dog ownership. The certification program rewards dogs with good manners at home and in the community. Through the CGC 10-step test any dog owner can achieve nationally recognized certification for their dog, purebred or mixed breed. The test also serves as part of a screening tool for animal-assisted therapy program participation. Viewed as the first step in dog training, CGC lays the foundation for other dog sports such as obedience, agility, rally, tracking and performance events. The CGC program is the model for similar programs put into place in England, Australia, Japan, Hungary, Denmark and Canada.*

Additionally, police and animal control agencies use Canine Good Citizen for dealing with dog problems in communities, and some 4-H groups around the country use CGC as a beginning dog training program for children. **

Many successful AKC Canine Good Citizen tests were conducted by AKC CGC Evaluator Kathie Compton at the Fort Davis Humane Society's recent “Hot Diggity Dog” fund-raising event and celebration. mARFa Dog Training raised $155.00 for the cause.*

For more information about the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program contact Kathie Compton, mARFa Dog Training @432-729-4292

[sheltiepups]

Yay!!

[Cassiepeia]

Awesome!!

Cass.

[elegy]

i'm thrilled to hear that the bsl was defeated. i hope that california will follow in your footsteps.

i wish there were more, er, positive reinforcement for putting a cgc on your dog.

[Ritz459]

Yay!!!