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September -- AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Month, Free Events, Advice from Pet Store
To promote "Responsible Dog Ownership Month," The Family Puppy is hosting free events to answer any and all training questions
The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs and advocate for canine companionship, health, well being is working to promote responsible dog ownership, and has designated the month of September as “Responsible Dog Ownership Month.”
John and Debbie Stottele, founders of The Family Puppy, premium local pet stores, have tips for families to become responsible pet owners. John was recently named to an AKC advisory board that will help implement AKC Responsible Dog Ownership standards on a retail level across the nation.
“Most puppy owners want to do the right thing for their pets but they are not always sure what’s right and what’s not,” said Stottele. “Many pet owners, especially first timers, have questions about proper puppy training, housebreaking, and other behavior issues they encounter.”
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Events include:
Wednesday September 17th Activities
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· 5-6 pm - “I’m Safe With Dogs” for kids and adults presentation. Join us and learn to read dog body language and how to act safely around dogs. John and Debbie Stottele - approved presenters with Doggone Safe.
· 6-8 pm - “Ask a Trainer” -AKC Good Dog Helpline - Live free training advice via teleconference connection for dog owners
· Kids contest with awards for best drawings, photos or essays about dogs and how they train their dog for good behavior.
Saturday September 20th Activities
· 12:30-2 pm – “AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic” with local vet Dr Mehlar, Novi Vet Clinic. $10 fee includes implant of a microchip and lifetime enrollment in AKC Reunites national recovery service. $5 of the fee will be donated to Michigan Humane Society and $5 to Cat Tail Acres Sanctuary.
· 3-4 pm - “I’m Safe With Dogs” for kids and adults presentation. Join us and learn to read dog body language and how to act safely around dogs. John and Debbie Stottele - approved presenters with Doggone Safe.
· Kids contest with awards for best drawings, photos or essays about dogs and how they train their dog for good behavior.
Both will be held at their Novi location at Fountain Walk – Novi
44125 West 12 Mile
(West of 12 Oaks Mall, behind the Powerhouse Gym)
“Every puppy is different and every breed is different,” he said. “There’s no such thing as a stupid question when it comes to your pet’s behavior. That’s why we have partnered with AKC’s Good Dog Helpline for expert advice.”
The Family Puppy purchases Good Dog Helpline as a lifelong resource to everyone that purchases a puppy from them. Now they are opening this to the community. “Our ASK-A-TRAINER event will be a great experience and could most likely become a regular practice,” said Stottele. “Buying a puppy is a long-term commitment, and we want to be there for our customers every step of the way.”
ABOUT THE FAMILY PUPPY
The Family of Pets was founded in 1998. The Family Puppy is a premium puppy resource with 4 convenient locations – Novi, Troy, Flint, and Toledo. Founders John and Debbie Stottele and their entire Family Puppy team have the expertise to resource healthy and well socialized dogs, ready for their new homes. Unlike most pet stores, The Family Puppy only sells puppies, enabling them to be more integrated with their breeders and customers. In its more than 16 years of operation, The Family Puppy has supplied over 26,000 healthy, well socialized puppies to more than 18,000 pet loving families while maintaining an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. For more information on The Family Puppy please visit www.TheFamilyPuppy.com
