AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day events are planned as close as Somerville (go, SomDog!). In the meantime, view and sign the Responsible Dog Ownership Day Pet Promise Petition.

Here's more information from som|dog about their event:

You and your dog(s) are cordially invited to join the Somerville Dog Owners
Group and the Somerville Animal Control Department as well as local
businesses, rescue organizations and training clubs in celebrating
Responsible Dog Ownership (RDO Day, Saturday, September 15, from 10:30 to
2:00 at Nunziato Field, adjacent to the Somerville Off-Leash Recreational
Area (rain date: Sunday, September 16).

The Somerville Dog Owners Group will be kicking off our "No Pile Left
Behind" Campaign on Responsible Dog Ownership Day. Come to Nunziato Field on
Summer Street outside of Union Square, bring your dog, and sign a pledge to
clean up after your dog every time!

On Responsible Dog Ownership Day you can also learn about local groups who
are working in dog rescue including:

Beagles of New England States (BONES)
Poodle Rescue of New England
Underdog ResQ

Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen? Find out on Responsible Dog Ownership
Day! The New England Dog Training Club will be offering information about
the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, as well as rally obedience training. Rally
obedience is a fun way for dogs and their owners to learn and compete in
obedience.

While you're at Nunziato Field on September 15, get a professional pet
portrait and treat your dog to a massage: local photographer Cattie Coyle
Photograph will be offering pet portraits and JPE Massage and Nimble Limbs
will all be offering pet massage on Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

Animal Spirit (2348 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge) plans to offer nail
clipping at Nunziato Field. Boston Dog (70 Beacon Street), Somerville's
neighborhood general store and grooming for dogs and cats, also plans to
have a booth at the event.

More information about Responsible Dog Ownership Day is available from the
American Kennel Club.

Michele Biscoe
Chairperson
Somerville Dog Owners Group (som|dog)
www.somdog.org

The Somerville Dog Owners Group promotes responsible dog ownership, safe and
legal options for off-leash recreation, and the equitable distribution of
open space in Somerville, MA