--- title: Responsible Dog Ownership Day description: On September 15, the American Kennel Club (AKC) celebrates Responsible Dog Ownership Day to educate the public in their own communities about what it means to be a responsible pet owner and how to enhance the relationships between dogs and their pet parents. Here are 5 beautiful dogs images to remind us how to celebrate. image: https://blog.parnell.com/hubfs/dog-pledge-close-up.jpg --- [![Parnell](https://blog.parnell.com/hubfs/Parnell_Dec2017/images/Parnell_Logo_Wht_Tagline.png)](https://store.parnell.com/) - [Sign in](https://store.parnell.com/account) - [Menu](https://blog.parnell.com/en-us/responsible-dog-ownership-day#nav) [![Parnell Veterinary Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.parnell.com/hubfs/Parnell_Dec2017/images/Parnell_Logo_Wht_Tagline.png) ](https://store.parnell.com) # Responsible Dog Ownership Day - [Home](https://store.parnell.com) - [Parnell Paws Blog](https://blog.parnell.com/en-us) - Responsible Dog Ownership Day September 12, 2018   ![Responsible Dog Ownership Day](https://blog.parnell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dog-pledge-close-up.jpg?width=1800&name=dog-pledge-close-up.jpg) The [American Kennel Club](https://www.akc.org/sports/responsible-dog-ownership-days/) (AKC) created Responsible Dog Ownership Day to educate the public in their own communities about what it means to be a responsible pet owner and how to enhance the relationships between dogs and their pet parents. It is observed annually as the third Saturday in September. This year, it is September 15.  Many of us are dog owners, but what does it mean to be a responsible dog owner? And what can you do to celebrate responsible dog ownership? Here are some visual aids with adorable dogs to help you remember them.  Here are 5 ways to celebrate with your dog, according to the [AKC Responsible Dog Owner Pet Promise](http://images.akc.org/pdf/rdod/Pet_Promise.pdf?_ga=2.144509299.716939098.1517233746-1611401340.1513695545): #1: Offer exercise opportunities.  ![Proper Exercise](https://blog.parnell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Proper%20Exercise.jpg?width=800&name=Proper%20Exercise.jpg) #2: Visit the veterinarian regularly. ![5 vet visits](https://blog.parnell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5%20vet%20visits.jpg?width=800&name=5%20vet%20visits.jpg) #3: Recognize the responsibility. ![health and happiness](https://blog.parnell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/health%20and%20happiness.jpg?width=800&name=health%20and%20happiness.jpg) #4: Provide the proper mental simulation. ![3 mental stimulation](https://blog.parnell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3%20mental%20stimulation.jpg?width=800&name=3%20mental%20stimulation.jpg)   #5: Have proper identification. ![Proper identification](https://blog.parnell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/identification.jpg?width=800&name=identification.jpg) These are just 5 ways to be a responsible pet owner as you celebrate #ResponsibleDogOwnershipDay. 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