Responsible Dog Ownership (RDO) - 2025

February 8th 2025

Paloma Community Park,29799 N Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, AZ 85383 

Responsible Dog Ownership Day-- 9 am to 3 pm

Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its more than 5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organizations from around the country to participate in AKC RDO Days. Clubs are encouraged to host a community event that includes activities such as dog sport demos, breed parades, safety around dog presentations for kids, microchipping clinics, and more. The nationwide initiative educates the public about the importance of being a responsible dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between humans and their canine companions.

Arrowhead Kennel Club RDO Activities: 

Canine Good Citizen test $20..00 per dog (enter on site)

AKC Temperament Test ($25 per dog)

AKC Trick Test ( bring your own extras)$20.00

Parade  free

Meet the Breed 

Breeds at the RDO:

Rough Collie - Chinese Crested

German Shepard-Yorkshire Terriers

Havanse - Poodle

Russian Toy - Papillon

Cane Corso- Miniature Pinscher

Labrador Retriever-Staffordshire Terrier