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 The Dog Advisory Work Group is a unique coalition of dog guardians and non-dog guardians, individuals and groups, private and public organizations, working together to help communities improve the overall coexistence of dogs, dog guardians and non-dog guardians. D.A.W.G.™ is a trademark of the Dog Advisory Work Group.
Mission:
D.A.W.G. is dedicated to sharing public spaces wisely & responsibly and to promoting & implementing public education & outreach about dogs, responsible dog guardianship and dog-related issues in communities.
Success
D.A.W.G. is a network of resources on community and dog-related issues. This includes public education and outreach; "Scoop the Poop™" and cleanup campaigns, including a partnership with Chicago's Streets and Sanitation Department; canine public behavior issues, including our dog behavioral "Do You Know These Warning Signs"™ poster; a network to help counter animal abuse and neglect, including Court Advocacy through Chicago's community policing (CAPS) program; recreational facilities; dog friendly area (DFA) information and assistance; and community and governmental relations.
Our Members, Liaisons, and Advisors
D.A.W.G.'s members are concerned community members, professionals of all sorts, community and neighborhood organizations, dog guardian groups, CAPS representatives, liaisons for local and national institutions and government agencies, businesspeople and students. We represent the active partnership of dog guardians and other people concerned with dog-related issues. Our Board of Directors includes both dog guardians and non-dog guardians. We are committed to community processes.
You Can Help
- Join our coalition.
- Become informed, and share your information.
- Encourage participation in this mission, our network and our campaigns.
Learn More
Leave a message at 312-409-2169 or check out our web site at www.dawgsite.org
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"The City of Chicago has a new weapon in the fight against crime -- and that new weapon is you, the community. A new partnership between police and community is the foundation of Chicago's own philosophy of community policing, known as CAPS -- Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy." -- Chicago Police Department
Urban Out Sitters is an active CAPS member and supports Sergeant Brownstein and his Animal Abuse Control Team. We are active Court Advocates and welcome you to call us for more information on how you can help: (312) 651-PETS.
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