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Walking Field Trials Attract New Participants
By Don Paltani, AKC Senior Executive Field Representative Dennis Pierce started in German Shorthaired Pointers in 1993, having no knowledge of formal dog training. Dennis became involved in NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Assn), which has a strong training program for new handlers. Dennis ran his dogs through the NAVHDA programs including natural ability […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/articles/walking-field-trials/
| October 26, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Boone County Indiana Postpones Vote on Mandatory Spay Neuter
The Boone County (IN) Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on a bill that would mandate the spaying and neutering of all dogs owned by county residents by the year 2020.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/boone-county-indiana-postpones-vote-on-mandatory-spay-neuter/
| November 21, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Boone County Indiana Postpones Vote on Mandatory Spay Neuter
The Boone County (IN) Board of Commissioners postponed a vote on a bill that would mandate the spaying and neutering of all dogs owned by county residents by the year 2020.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/boone-county-indiana-postpones-vote-on-mandatory-spay-neuter-2/
| November 21, 2017
Sports & Events
Bayou Dachshund Club New Orleans 2008
January 5, 2008 - Prentiss, Mississippi The Bayou Dachshund Club of New Orleans held a Dachshund Field Trial on Saturday, January 5, 2008 in Prentiss, Mississippi. The Bayou Dachshund Club of New Orleans is celebrating 10 years of field trials. After awards on Saturday, the club held a field trial parade. Participants decorated their "floats," […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/field-events-hounds/dachshund-field-trials/spotlight/bayou-dachs-club-new-orleans-2008/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Photographer Captures Amazing Images of Working Dogs Around the World
Around the world, culture and languages change, but one thing remains the same: People everywhere love their dogs. Photographer Andrew Fladeboe discovered the unique bonds between people and their dogs, as well as the animals' strong desire to work, while traveling the globe photographing working dogs in their element. For his series, The Shepherd's Realm, Fladeboe traveled to the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/photographer-captures-amazing-images-of-working-dogs-around-the-world/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Socialize Your Puppy to Fit Your Lifestyle
Effective socialization includes ensuring that your puppy experiences early in life some of the things you know he will encounter later on. Technology requires that hardware devices—computers, smart phones, and so on—have software operating systems that enable them to perform the tasks we want and need. Dog personalities are not unlike technology. Temperament is hard-wired […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/socialize-your-puppy-to-fit-your-lifestyle/
| March 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Type: The Breeder’s Foundation
Anyone who aspires to be a breeder rather than merely a producer of puppies must first understand the nuances of correct type, following the recipe given in the breed standard. Just what is type? In general, with regard to purebred dogs type means those physical features and characteristics that define the breed—that make a Golden […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/type-the-breeders-foundation/
| March 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Managing the Problems of Older Dogs
For a variety of reasons (including better nutrition, advances in veterinary medicine, and a more health-conscious American public) domestic dogs are living longer lives. As a result, veterinarians and dog owners are just now learning to manage an array of canine geriatric problems. For older dogs, three main factors can greatly influence longevity: Diet and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/managing-the-problems-of-older-dogs/
| March 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: General Health
Uncovering and Treating Demodex Mites
Your Dog’s Hair Loss Could be a Sign of Demodex Most dogs can tolerate a small number of mites. However, a mite infestation can pose serious health problems for puppies. Demodex mites live in the hair follicles of most dogs. Most dogs have a small number of mites. Usually, the mites are harmless and are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/uncovering-and-treating-demodex-mites/
| March 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Office Dog for Hire
The search is over. We have found the dreamiest of dream jobs. There's just one catch... humans need not apply. The Vine offices in New York City are looking to fill a very exciting position: Office Dog. This position may be cutesy, but it's nothing to laugh at. This is a real human resources effort, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/office-dog-for-hire/
| January 1, 2009