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Legislative Alerts
Your 2020 Election Guide
Election Day 2020 is Tuesday, November 3. This year, the U.S. President, all 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate, 13 governorships, and countless other state and local elections will be contested. To preserve the future of purebred dogs, it’s important to identify dog-friendly candidates and use your […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/2020-election-guide/
| September 16, 2020
Chairman's Reports
September 2020 Chairman’s Report
Hello, everybody, and thank you for joining us for the second virtual meeting of our Delegate Body. The onset of Autumn is usually a time when we celebrate the return of events in cooler climates when the heat of the summer is replaced by the hint of turning leaves, and yet here we are, with […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/september-2020-chairmans-report/
| September 15, 2020
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Do You Need Pet Insurance for Your Dog?
Pet insurance for dogs can be an important tool in caring for your beloved pet. Here are some important things to take into account when considering dog pet insurance.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/need-pet-insurance-dog/
| September 1, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Whats New from GR August 2020
The dog days of summer have been busier than ever for the American Kennel Club Government Relations (AKC GR) team and advocates. This August marks the launch of several new initiatives and resources to better serve dogs, dog owners, and the community at large. AKC has noticed an increase of reports of animal rights activists […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-august-2020/
| August 27, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues August 2020
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Arkansas – An executive order signed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson extends certain liability protections to businesses that open or remain open during the COVID-19 health emergency. Among other provisions, persons and their employees, agents, and officers shall be immune from civil liability for damages […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-august-2020/
| August 27, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues August 2020
The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-august-2020/
| August 27, 2020
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Preparing for a New Puppy
Caring for the New Family Dog As the owner of a new puppy, you can expect the loveable little creature to: Chew the leather handle on your guitar case, the plastic lever on your home office chair, and the wooden leg of your walnut veneer coffee table. Whimper at the side of your bed at […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/preparing-new-puppy/
| August 26, 2020
Pages
What Is a Working Dog?
Since the inception of dog registries and the shift from dogs as functional livestock, divisions have occurred. I will not add to the debate that will never end, but will expand on the differences in finding dogs for detection roles in law enforcement. You can train many dogs to perform tasks both simple and complex. […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/blogs/training-science/what-is-a-working-dog/
| August 15, 2020
Pages
What Is a Working Dog?
Since the inception of dog registries and the shift from dogs as functional livestock, divisions have occurred. I will not add to the debate that will never end, but will expand on the differences in finding dogs for detection roles in law enforcement. You can train many dogs to perform tasks both simple and complex. […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/blogs/overview/what-is-a-working-dog/
| August 14, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Dandie Dinmont Terrier History: Behind the Breed
English novelists of centuries past gave us timeless characters who hopscotched from the printed page into our cultural consciousness, from Daniel DeFoe’s “Robinson Crusoe” to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” And in the dog world, there is one exceedingly rare terrier that owes its name – and arguably its continued existence – to a peripheral character in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dandie-dinmont-terrier-history-behind-breed/
| August 13, 2020