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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Should I Let Our Dog Sleep In Bed With Us?
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My wife and I are having a disagreement about whether to let our new Boston Terrier puppy sleep on the bed with us at night. Is this a good practice or will it create problems for us or the dog down the road? -- Let Sleeping Dogs Lie Dear Sleeping Dogs: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/should-dog-sleep-in-my-bed/
| May 16, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
How To Get Your Kennel Ready for Hot Weather
Summer officially arrives next month, but hot temperatures have already hit many areas of the country. Get your kennel ready for the warm weather and assure your dogs are comfortable and avoid heat stroke even on the hottest days. Clean and service your fans and air conditioners prior to using them. Make sure your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-bits-get-your-kennel-ready-for-hot-weather/
| May 16, 2016
Legislative Alerts
USDA APHIS EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Animal Care division announced an extension of the comment period for public input on possible updates to Animal Welfare Act licensing requirements.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/usda-aphis-extends-comment-period/
| October 24, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Support Illinois Resolution Endorsing AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program
The State Government Administration Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday, October 25, that would endorse the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program. Illinois residents are strongly encouraged to contact members of the State Government Administration Committee prior to the hearing on Wednesday, October 25. Let them know that you support the AKC and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/support-illinois-resolution-endorsing-akcs-canine-good-citizen-program/
| October 20, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Ask Ohio Committee on 10/24 to Support Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas
The Ohio House of Representatives Economic Development, Commerce, and Labor Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, October 24th, that would allow dogs in outdoor eating establishments, with permission from the business owner.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-ohio-committee-on-10-24-to-support-allowing-dogs-in-outdoor-dining-areas/
| October 20, 2017
Canine Partners
Puppy Prodigy Earns Novice Trick Dog Title at 12 Weeks of Age
Training began for Jax on the day he joined the Majerle family of Phoenix, AZ. He was nine weeks old. “From day one,” Brandi Majerle said. “At meal time, instead of putting down a bowl full of his food, I treated each meal as a training session. I hand fed him small bites of food […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/puppy-prodigy-earns-novice-trick-dog-title-at-12-weeks-of-age/
| October 20, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Clark County, Nevada, to Consider Pet Sales Restrictions
The Clark County, Nevada Board of Commissioners is expected to consider changes to its animal control ordinances at its Tuesday, October 17th meeting. The proposal seeks to restrict sales of dogs and cats at pet stores to those obtained from an animal shelter or rescues organization. Area residents are strongly encouraged to contact Clark County […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/clark-county-nevada-to-consider-pet-sales-restrictions/
| October 16, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Massachusetts: More Dog Bills Scheduled for Hearings Next Week
Earlier this week, AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) provided an action alert on two Massachusetts bills of major concern, House Bill 1080 and Senate Bill 1155, in preparation for their committee hearing next week. Since then, additional bills have been scheduled for consideration next week.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts-more-dog-bills-scheduled-for-hearings-next-week/
| October 12, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Ask Governor Cuomo to Support Bill Allowing Pets on Public Transportation During Emergencies
New York residents are encouraged to ask Governor Cuomo to support Senate Bill 2589, which would allow owners to take their companion animals on public transportation if a state of emergency is declared.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ask-governor-cuomo-to-support-bill-allowing-pets-on-public-transportation-during-emergencies/
| October 12, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Troublesome Massachusetts Bills Scheduled for Upcoming Hearings ‘ ACTION NEEDED!
Massachusetts residents, take action now! AKC Government Relations has learned that House Bill 1080 and Senate Bill 1155, which seek to be impose regulatory oversight over personal and commercial kennels, mandate annual inspections of all kennels, and create consumer protections laws is scheduled for consideration by the Joint Municipalities and Regional Government Committee on Tuesday, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/troublesome-massachusetts-bills-scheduled-for-upcoming-hearings-action-needed/
| October 9, 2017