W oo! It's Earth Day ! And here at FiveSibes, I like to talk about reducing our dogs' carbon pawprint. Earth Day is a time to remember that as adults and caregivers, as well as being custodians of the animals on our planet, it's our responsibility to helping our children become good and responsible caretakers of animals and the planet both now and in the future. How? By teaching them some simple, but important tips to help reduce not only their own carbon footprint, but their dogs' carbon pawprint as well. What is a Carbon Footprint?  According to The Nature Conservancy , it is, "T he total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions." Did You Know...? "The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world. Globally, the average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tons!" States The Nature Conservancy, adding, "To have the best chanc...