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DID YOU KNOW ... ADOA is very active in the education of the general public, Federal, State and Local Officials, and the Dog Fancy? ADOA offers the following: NEWSLETTERS -- Published bi-monthly for Members. Interesting and educational with current information. SEMINARS -- Open to all (no charge). Educational and informative. Organized and promoted by ADOA for you. Some past topics include: Air Shipment of Dogs; The Law and You; Research on the Canine; Constitutional Due Process Questions Raised by Anti-Breed Legislation; Canine Eye Disease; Genetic Diseases; Semen Bank; Animal-Human Bond; Dogs for the Handicapped; and Training and Work of Police Dogs. SPEAKERS -- provided for your Club or group at no charge. ADOA only requests that other Clubs in the area be invited to attend. This is often a great opportunity to exchange ideas with other Clubs or groups in your area. Simply contact ADOA. JACKET PATCHES, PEDIGREE FORMS, CAR DECALS, and ENVELOPE SEALS. BROCHURES -- ADOA will provide quantities of the following on request for postage only: "Airline Update" -- (Free to members - $2.00 charge for non-members) Tips on shipping your dog by air, what to expect, what to do if things go wrong, etc. "Canine Travel Tips" -- Tips to make traveling with your dog enjoyable for everybody! "Health and Care of Your Puppy" -- Discusses general health and care, first aid, importance of inoculations, etc. "How To Be A Responsible Pet Owner" -- A true, touching short story, plus DO's and DON'Ts of responsible pet ownership. "How to Respond to Anti-Dog Enforcement" -- Brief guide to your rights. How to handle an official demanding to investigate your property, how to handle phone inquiries or threats, etc. "Selecting the Right Puppy" -- Suggestions on how to select the right puppy for you, what to look for, initial care and feeding, etc. "Training and Housbreaking Your Puppy" -- Gives suggestions on training, chewing, barking, housebreaking, etc. " "Why Buy from a Responsible Breeder" -- Definition of, and tips on finding, a responsible breeder. Wallet cards: "Why Leash Your Dog" for general use and "Need a Few Good Reasons to Leash Your Dog?" for wilderness use. Both developed with the U. S. Forest Service and the U. S. Park Service.
Other brochures may become available at later dates. Please inquire about any subject you don't see listed here. For further information, regarding membership or the availability of brochures in quantity, please contact: American Dog Owners Association 1654 Columbia Turnpike Castleton, NY 12033 Phone: 518-477-~469 Fax: 518-477-4034 e-mail:
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