Dobong-gu to Host 'Companion Dog Culture Class' with Veterinarians

May 22, 29, and June 5 from 4 to 6 PM, with sessions planned for October-November in the second half... Expert lectures on pet dog health care, socialization training, and senior animal care

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dobong-gu (Mayor Lee Dong-jin) will hold a "Companion Dog Culture Class" with an animal behavior specialist veterinarian to foster a mature companion animal culture and reduce socio-cultural conflicts caused by companion dogs.

The Companion Dog Culture Class will be held a total of six times at the companion dog playground located in Choansan Neighborhood Park.

In the first half of the year, it will be held three times on Saturdays from 4 PM to 6 PM on May 22 (1st session), May 29 (2nd session), and June 5 (3rd session).

In the second half of the year, three sessions are planned to be held between October and November. The schedule may change in unavoidable circumstances such as rain or the spread of COVID-19.

In the first session of the program, participants will learn about companion dog health management including vaccinations, neutering, and health checkups. The second session will cover behavioral education for socialization, and the third session will focus on caring for elderly animals, featuring a lecture and Q&A with Dr. Lee Bong-hee, director of Haspetal Animal Hospital.

Companion owners wishing to participate in the Companion Dog Culture Class can freely join for free while using the companion dog playground on the day of the education. The playground operates daily from 10 AM to 7 PM (closed on Mondays). However, owners and their dogs must cooperate with COVID-19 prevention measures and follow the precautions when using the companion dog playground.

Dobong-gu opened an 800 square meter (㎡) companion dog playground in August 2017 at 677 Chang-dong, Dobong-gu (Choansan Changgol Soccer Field Lawn Yard) and has been conducting visiting life-respecting animal protection education for children and elementary students every year along with the Companion Dog Culture Class to alleviate social conflicts caused by companion animals and spread a healthy companion animal culture.

Mayor Lee Dong-jin of Dobong-gu stated, "Through the Companion Dog Culture Class and life-respecting animal protection education, we will contribute to establishing a desirable companion animal culture and strive to make Dobong-gu a place where both companion owners and non-owners can be happy."

Dobong-gu Environmental Policy Division Animal Welfare Team

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