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Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR March 2023
The bills for this year’s legislative session continue to come in fast and furious. At the state level, we are seeing an abundance of ‘bond for care’ bills, breeder regulation bills, and retail pet sales bans, among other topics. On the federal level, we’ve seen we the reintroduction of the highly problematic Puppy Protection Act […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-march-2023/
| March 30, 2023
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Training Tip Winter 2023
The Recycled Dog: Unlocking One Dog’s Potential Through Play This issue’s training article is contributed by agility competitor & AKC Agility League participant Norah C. Strebel of Utah, who shares her story of working with an “unadoptable” rescue dog. Norah discovered the world of dog sports with the adoption of a flying disc-obsessed mixed-breed dog in 2000. […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/training-tip-winter-2023/
| February 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Epileptic Belgian Tervuren Defies Odds, Excels at Flyball
When Emily Johnson first got involved in dog sports, she knew she needed a dog that would keep up with her after initially working with an Australian Cattle Dog and an adamant Maltese. Eventually, she settled on a Belgian Tervuren named Helo, now 5 years old. “I wanted something with a little bit more drive. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/epileptic-belgian-tervuren-excels-at-flyball/
| November 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Canine Partner Olive Prevails in Flyball & More
Alysha Riel, a veterinary technician in Minnesota, was working with a local veterinarian who recommended that she get her mixed-breed dog Olive into Flyball, a relay race event complete with jumps, a springloaded box, and a ball. One class was all it took to fall in love with the world of dog sports. Get to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-month-canine-partner-olive-prevails-flyball/
| March 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
The Soul of Flyball: How a Dog Sport Transformed One Alaskan Family
There are nearly 4,000 miles between Maija Doggett's home in Anchorage, Alaska, and the world's biggest Flyball tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. The CanAm Flyball Classic, run by the North American Flyball Association, is the largest gathering for Flyball — a relay race for dogs. More than 100 teams of four dogs each come to compete […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/the-soul-of-flyball-how-a-dog-sport-transformed-one-alaskan-family/
| October 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
Portuguese Podengo Service Dog Introduces Owner to World of Dog Sports
In the ring, Addict the Portuguese Podengo is the center of attention. The 36-pound dog displays both substance and splash while...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/portuguese-podengo-service-dog-and-athlete/
| March 23, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Texas Senate Bill Regulating Hobbyists Heard Yesterday, Continued Action Requested
Senate Bill 876 was heard yesterday in the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice. The bill was left pending in the committee after several senators expressed concern and urged the sponsor to work with AKC to find some common ground. A staff member from the AKC GR team attended the hearing and testified against the bill. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-senate-bill-regulating-hobbyists-heard-yesterday-continued-action-requested/
| March 29, 2023
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Glossary
Welcome to the AKC . We have put together definitions for dog words that you may not be familiar with. If you have additional questions regarding the glossary, please contact our Special Services Department. A Abdomen The belly or under surface between the chest and the hindquarters. Acetabulum The concave lateral portion of the […]
https://www.akc.org/about/glossary/
| December 19, 2014
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Sports & Events
AKC Agility League Spotlight
This issue’s spotlight shines on Tulla, who represents the tallest breed of dog and one seldom seen in the agility ring: the Irish Wolfhound. But Tulla’s owner & handler, Traci Kinard, tells us that Tulla loves the sport & delights in hearing the crowds cheer her on! She says they are proud to represent giant […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-spotlight-tulla/
| March 28, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Texas Urgent Reminder: Dog Owners Rights are in Jeopardy, Hearing Tomorrow, 3/28
A Texas Senate Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, March 28 on Senate Bill 876 which will require anyone who owns 5 or more intact female dogs over 6 months of age to become a state licensed dog breeder – even if they never breed a litter or sell a single dog. This […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-urgent-reminder-dog-owners-rights-jeopardy-hearing-tomorrow-3-28/
| March 27, 2023