[gemy]

The CKC has instituted a Responsible Pet Ownership Day, yearly. The focus appears in main to be directed at, owners keeping their dogs leashed, trained, and friendly to strangers. Also some training on how to "meet" a strange dog.

I would think that owner surrenders have to be a large contributor to shelters. I do hope that education can provide a viable answer. But I don't think it can be the only answer.
We have had a city here in Ontario, ban the sale of dogs and cats at Pet stores, and that may also be another venue.