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Expert Advice: Health
Cancer in Dogs: What to Know
Over their lifetime, cancer affects one in three dogs. Understand this high risk and life threatening disease so you know the signs and treatments.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cancer-in-dogs/
| January 30, 2024
Sports & Events
Rally: News and Updates
January 2024 Displaceable High Jump - Obedience and Rally The Board VOTED to modify the Obedience Regulations Chapter 1, Section 34 and the Rally Regulations Chapter 1, Section 36 to change the design and construction of the high jump to allow displaceable panels. In order to not cause an undue burden on event giving clubs, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/rally-news-updates/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Is Swimming Therapeutic for Senior Dogs?
Swimming is often recommended as a low-impact exercise for older individuals who are looking to stay active. But is it also therapeutic for senior dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/swimming-senior-dogs/
| July 5, 2018
Legislative Alerts
U.S. DOT Seeks to Again Collect Information on Incidents Involving Animals During Air Transport
Today, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) published a notice seeking to reinstate a previously approved information collection request under its enforcement of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA). Interested parties are invited to provide comment to DOT through Monday, March 25, 2024. BACKGROUND Since 2005, federal regulations have required air carriers to file […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/u-s-dot-seeks-collect-information-incidents-involving-animals-air-transport-2/
| January 24, 2024
Press Releases
‘NFL DOG PLAYS OF THE YEAR’ TO AIR ON ESPN
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce our newest made-for-television special, “NFL Dog Plays of the Year,” which will air on ESPN on February 2nd at 9:30 PM ET as part of Pro Bowl weekend (check your local listings). This show highlights NFL players and their admiration for canine competitors who demonstrate incredible […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/nfl-dog-plays-year-air-espn/
| January 30, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Dramamine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Some dogs eagerly await car rides, but for other dogs, traveling by car or airplane can be stressful and nausea-inducing. Can you give them Dramamine?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dramamine-for-dogs/
| January 29, 2024
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Common Fears and Phobias in Dogs and How to Help Treat Them
We take a look at the most common fears and phobias in dogs and how you as a pet owner can help relieve your canine companion's stress.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/common-fears-and-phobias-in-dogs/
| July 3, 2018
Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
Get to Know the Sennenhunde Breeds
Four Sennenhunds—the Bernese Mountain Dog, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Appenzeller Sennenhund, and Entlebucher Mountain Dog, excelled as all-around...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/sennenhunde-breeds/
| January 26, 2024
Expert Advice: Home & Living
What Type of Dog Fence Should I Have?
In the words of Robert Frost, "Good fences make good neighbors." But when it comes to dogs, fences make safe outdoor spaces to run, play, sniff, and...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/types-dog-fences/
| January 26, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
How to Watch NFL Dog Plays of the Year Highlights Show
Love dogs and NFL players? You're in luck! NFL Dog Plays of the Year is a special program that combines the NFL players with AKC dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/watch-nfl-dog-plays-of-the-year/
| January 23, 2024