Bill Text: MO HCR6 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Encourages dog training programs and kennel clubs to provide training and education for community pet owners that result in dogs being "Canine Good Citizens"
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-05-14 - Referred: Special Standing Committee on General Laws (H) [HCR6 Detail]
Download: Missouri-2010-HCR6-Introduced.html
SECOND REGULAR SESSION
House Concurrent Resolution No. 6
95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHAAF.
Whereas, dogs play an important role in the lives of many Missouri citizens by serving as companions, therapy dogs, and assistance dogs; and
Whereas, it is recognized that dog related problems are most often caused by irresponsible owners; and
Whereas, responsible dog ownership is encouraged in Missouri and responsible owners should properly control and provide adequate training for their dogs; and
Whereas, Canine Good Citizen programs identify and officially recognize those dogs who behave as members in good standing with the community; and
Whereas, the Canine Good Citizen Program which was developed by the American Kennel Club teaches pet owners that dogs should exhibit "good citizen" behaviors in the presence of other people and animals, in both the home and the community; and
Whereas, children and adults of all ages participate in Canine Good Citizen classes to learn the skills involved in responsible dog ownership; and
Whereas, with dog bites and animal concerns on the rise, there is a real need for dogs to remain well-behaved community members:
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-fifth General Assembly, Second Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby encourage dog training programs and kennel clubs to provide training and education for community pet owners that result in dogs being "Canine Good Citizens".
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