American Kennel Club For events that you can attend with your best friend all year long. Check the AKC Website for links to the upcoming Dog Obedience shows.
American Humane Association (AHA) The American Humane Association has been protecting children and animals from cruelty, abuse and neglect for over 130 years.
The Ark 477 State Road 26 Lacon, IL 61540 (309)-246-4275
Provides services to neglected, stray or surrendered dogs and cats in the Peoria, Illinois area. Their volunteers foster pets in their private homes.
Canine Good Citizen® CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. Heartland offers their own “CGC” testing in addition to our AKC certified instructors. You may choose to do either or both!
Paws Giving Independence trains service dogs to assist people with a variety of different disabilities while providing support to encouraghe independence. They encourage animal rescue by obtaining many of their animals from shelters and rescue groups. They are always in need of volunteers to train service dogs!
