DOG ADVISORY WORK GROUP (D.A.W.G.)

Our Court Advocates need your help. We need your presence in court. If you can go any weekday, even once a year, contact us about getting started and getting trained. For more information or ways you can help, go to our Advocacy tab or email courtadvocacy@dawgsite.org.

Safe Humane Chicago ™ welcomes national partner Best Friends Animal Society! Read the press release from the March 31, 2008, announcement! See an online news video of the press conference on CrimeWatch, the Chicago Police Department’s video news magazine and cable television show produced by Peter Karl Productions (show #344) in the podcastchicago.tv archive: http://podcastchicago.tv/cw/cwpodcast/38C6DB12-C74D-4B38-8062-83C1539C134C.html. Access a one-page summary and an earlier overview of this community-wide campaign and check out the new Safe Humane Chicago™ website by the first of December. For one of D.A.W.G.'s contributing efforts, see us on another CrimeWatch segment: “important lessons learned when kids are taught to respect animals. A look at an innovative approach to reduce the effects of dog fighting.” It’s CrimeWatch show #321. View it online in the podcastchicago.tv archive: http://podcastchicago.tv/cw/cwpodcast/9D5C2AA8-477C-418F-9296-75AFAD7A5343.html.

Dangerous dogs, dog aggression, and victims of dog attacks: D.A.W.G. applauds those who seek effective remedies for irresponsible dog owners, criminals, dangerous dogs, roaming dogs, and victims of dog attacks; incentives and rewards for responsible guardianship and effective, fair controls; opportunities for educating people and training dogs; and affordable resources for responsible guardians. We offer our help and connection to our network of experts. We do not advise or support breed-specific legislation, including measures that target the current "popular" choice for weapons or protection, so-called "pit bulls" (whatever the bloodlines). Dog breeds are not the key to a solution to canine aggression and safe neighborhoods. Solutions include informed pet selection, responsible owner behavior & education, monitored dog behavior & health, extensive public education, and effective public-private partnerships.

D.A.W.G. is a coalition of people who do and do not have dogs. We are dedicated to sharing public spaces wisely; and we encourage and support public safety and education. Be sure to check our meetings section for scheduled events and committee meetings.

Connection and Information

• D.A.W.G. is unique: a coalition of people who have dogs and people who do not D.A.W.G. is a network of people and resources D.A.W.G. is about community process D.A.W.G. is about educating people and sharing public spaces wisely
• D.A.W.G. has committees and working groups to meet community needs

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