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Legislative Alerts
Iredell County (NC) Considering Multiple Changes to Animal Control Laws
Iredell County, NC, will be hosting an open meeting on August 25 to allow for public comment on the numerous proposed changes to the county’s animal control laws. These proposals include the broad categorization of all dogs as solely companion animals, requirements on ear cropping, tail docking and dewclaw removal, and tethering regulations. Summary: The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iredell-county-hearing-august-25/
| August 11, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Preparing for AKC Canine Good Citizen Teaches Useful Life Skills
AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainer Christie Canfield CPDT-KA is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and teaches CGC prep classes. Here, she gives some helpful hints for skills that will help your dog with the CGC evaluation and also for everyday manners. The AKC Canine Good Citizen title is a benchmark achievement in training your dog. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/canine-teaches-life-skills/
| August 11, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Ulster County (NY) Considering Breeder Regulations on Wednesday (8/12)
The Ulster County Legislature is holding a public hearing on Wednesday on a proposal that would regulate hobby breeders residing in the county. County residents are encouraged to consider attending the hearing and contact the county legislators to express concerns with the proposal as currently written. The meeting information is as follows: Public Hearing on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ulster-county-ny-considering-breeder-regulations-on-wednesday-8-12/
| August 10, 2015
Canine Partners
Rescue Pit Bull Mix Becomes Top Obedience Trial Contender
But the dog that tugged at her heart at the Sacramento County Animal Care shelter was a young brindle Pit Bull mix. “I had taken her out of her pen and played with her. She seemed incredibly smart and was sweet and friendly, but we left that day without adopting a dog,” said Carmen, a […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-pit-bull-mix-becomes-top-obedience-trial-contender/
| August 10, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
Sassy’s Story and the Question of Tethering
Sassy's Story - click to read Question: What do these dog owners have in common? Owners who hike and camp with their dogs Owners in residential developments with architectural and fencing restrictions Disabled and blind owners Owners of working, herding, hunting, field trial and sled dogs Owners of escape-artist dogs Answer: These and other good dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/sassys-story-question-tethering/
| August 7, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Pup Culture: Arthur Wardle — Of Triangles and Terriers
Francis Redmond’s “Totteridge” Smooth Fox Terriers were a famous British line of the late 19th century. Redmond was a master dog man who did much to standardize his breed, and the Totteridge kennel was pivotal in the creation of the modern Smooth. It was the custom to immortalize dogs of such renown on canvas. These […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/pup-culture-arthur-wardle-of-triangles-and-terriers/
| August 7, 2015
Canine Partners
Junior Handler & Family Scheduled To Appear on Travel Channel Show
Seventeen-year-old Steven Pink of Punta Gorda, FL, and his Labrador Retriever, Stark, will make an appearance on Big Time RV, a show that airs on the Travel Channel. The episodes are scheduled to appear in a double premiere at 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. Steven shows Stark in dock diving, as well as […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/junior-handler-family-scheduled-to-appear-on-travel-channel-show/
| August 6, 2015
Canine Partners
Preferred Agility Class Gives Millie New Start After Injury
Illinois resident Cathy Mitchell rescued Millie eight years ago from a humane society when the dog was just an 8-week-old puppy. The German Shepherd mix started competing in agility at age 4 years, jumping in the 24-inch height division. Then she suffered a rear leg injury and was sidelined from competition for nearly a year. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/preferred-agility-class-gives-millie-new-start-after-injury/
| August 6, 2015
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Update: Phoenix Pet Store Lawsuit Faces Uncertain Future after Trial Court Defeat
The federal district court in Arizona recently granted judgment in favor of the City of Phoenix and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in a lawsuit brought by the owners of a pet store. At question in the suit was whether Phoenix’s ordinance that restricted pet stores to selling dogs and cats obtained […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/phoenix_lawsuit_district_court_ruling_august_4_update/
| August 6, 2015
Canine Partners
Meet Rio: A Really Cute Guy Who is Smart Too!
After only 16 months of living with Apple, Rio has already earned his AKC Rally Novice title, which he achieved in three straight tries from May 8-10 at the High Plains Desert Cluster trials in Albuquerque, NM. Out of a possible perfect score of 100, Rio earned scores of 98, 97 and 94! Rio is […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-rio-a-really-cute-guy-who-is-smart-too/
| August 5, 2015