Dog Advisory Work Group

Please include D.A.W.G. Court Advocacy or Safe Humane Chicago on your New Year's resolution list. We need your help to have an even greater impact than our current wonderful volunteers have made already. For more information about Court Advocacy and our meetings, check out the Advocacy tab or Calendar or email courtadvocacy@dawgsite.org. For more information about Safe Humane Chicago, check out www.safehumanechicago.org.

D.A.W.G. co-founded Safe Humane Chicago ™. Read a one-page summary and an overview of this community-wide campaign. For more information or to get involved, email info@dawgsite.org. Read about the Safe Humane Lifetime Bonds pittie puppy class at www.nbcchicago.com: search for "program helps pit bulls".

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.