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Why Does My Dog Do That? or Why Does My Handler Do That?
Barking…chasing..rushing..splitting…gripping…overflanking…ignoring…not stopping…these are just a few of the negative things our dogs may exhibit on occasion during the training process. Running…hollering…pushing…repeating…allowing…grudging…Well, folks, these are just a few of the negatives things handlers may exhibit while in the training process! And, if you haven't guessed it by now, these things are, more often than not, closely […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/herding/articles/why-does-my-dog-do-that-or-why-does-my-handler-do-that/
| November 15, 2017
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Expert Advice: Events
The 200 Year Celebration of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier
By Mike Macbeth, International Coordinator, Dandie 200 and President, Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada February 24th, 2015 marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Sir Walter Scott's novel Guy Mannering, which (as all Dandie enthusiasts know) was responsible for the naming of the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. To celebrate, Dandies and Dandie owners from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-200-year-celebration-of-the-dandie-dinmont-terrier/
| February 26, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
Support Pours In After Ohio K9 Dies From Gunshot Wounds
Ohio police are mourning the loss of one of their K9 officers after a shootout during an attempted robbery. Saturday morning, police in Canton, Ohio, responded to a call of an alarm at a grocery story. When they arrived, the suspect opened fire, striking their K9 officer Jethro three or four times. The public […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/support-pours-in-after-ohio-k9-dies-from-gunshot-wounds/
| January 11, 2016
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Expert Advice: News
[Photos] Border Collie Missing for 7 Years Reunited With Family
Ten years ago, Australian couple Nikki and Simon were devastated when their 6-month-old Border Collie, Sammy, went missing from their yard. Seven years later, their dog was returned to them, and it was clear he had suffered from neglect. After he was nursed back to health, the couple invited photographer Kelly Pilgrim-Byrne to do […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/photos-border-collie-missing-for-7-years-reunited-with-family/
| February 26, 2016
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Expert Advice: Events
Orlando Dog Training Club Holds Successful RDO Day Event
The Orlando Dog Training Club (ODTC) hosted a successful AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day event at the downtown Orlando public library last month. The club kicked off the seminar with an introduction to selecting a breeder and the right puppy to the more than 145 people in attendance. ODTC also spoke about AKC’s Canine […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/orlando-dog-training-club-holds-rdo-event/
| October 26, 2016
![Police K9 2016](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Police-K9-2016-AR3I9419-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
Newtown Kennel Club Hosts the Second Annual Western Connecticut Police K-9 Challenge
Dog lovers had the chance to see teams of police K-9s show off their skills at the second annual Western Connecticut Police K-9 Challenge. This family-friendly event, held on Saturday, October 8th, was hosted by the Newtown Kennel Club as a fundraiser for Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG). The charity event raised funds […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/newtown-kennel-club-hosts-second-annual-police-k9-challenge/
| October 26, 2016
![MTB 2015](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/MTB-2015-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
New York City Goes to the Dogs at AKC Meet the Breeds
From Akitas to Xoloitzcuintlis and everything in between, the Westminster Kennel Club presented for the first time AKC Meet the Breeds® brought to you by Purina® Pro Plan® on Saturday, February 14th at Pier 92 in New York City. Dog lovers had the opportunity to interact with hundreds of cuddly canines at the 6th […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-york-city-goes-to-the-dogs-at-akc-meet-the-breeds/
| February 14, 2015
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
New Year, New Dog Laws – Make Sure You are in Compliance
2016 was another busy year for AKC Government Relations, its state federations, and responsible dog owners and breeders advocating for dogs. Over 2,200 bills impacting animals were monitored by AKC GR. Several new laws impacting dog owners and breeders were enacted over the past year. It is imperative for responsible owners to ensure they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-dog-laws-2017/
| January 16, 2017
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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Survey Reveals Misconceptions about Purebred Dogs in Animal Shelters
A groundbreaking shelter study released today by the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA) reveals that U.S. animal shelters are reporting an all-time low in the number of purebred dogs available. The study finds that only about five percent of the dogs available in U.S. shelters are purebred; a significant departure from the 25% figure […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/naia-purebred-shelter-study/
| July 15, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
Kye, a K-9 Police Dog Killed in the Line of Duty, Receives Funeral With Full Honors
Police dogs put their lives on the line to protect their partners—sometimes even making the ultimate sacrifice. Oklahoma City police recognized this dedication when they lost one their own last week. Kye, a 3-year-old Police Department K-9, was killed while apprehending a burglary suspect on Sunday, August 24. This week, they put him rest […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/kye-a-k-9-police-dog-killed-in-the-line-of-duty-receives-funeral-with-full/
| January 1, 2009