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Legislative Alerts
NJ ACTION NEEDED: Unintended Consequences of SCS 1640 Could Hurt Responsible Dog Owners, Dog Shows
The American Kennel Club (AKC) has strong concerns about numerous provisions in the current version of SB 1640. As currently written, the bill mischaracterizes "cruel" and bans even temporary tethering in a variety of humane circumstances, including the use of a grooming table for grooming or exhibition or tethering by disabled owners of service dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-action-needed-unintended-consequences-of-scs-1640-could-hurt-responsible-dog-owners-dog-shows/
| January 27, 2017
Legislative Alerts
NJ Alert: Bills Impacting Consumer Protections to be Heard Monday, January 30 ‘ Take Action Now!
New Jersey Assembly Bill 2338 and Senate Bill 63, which seek to amend the state's Pet Purchase Protection Act with many confusing provisions, to significantly restrict the ability of pet owners to obtain a puppy of their choice, and to significantly limit some hobby breeders, are scheduled to be considered by the Assembly Appropriations Committee […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-alert-bills-impacting-consumer-protections-to-be-heard-monday-january-30-take-action-now/
| January 26, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Informational Update: New York Measures Seek to Regulate Dog Trainers
Proposals have been introduced in the New York Senate and the Nassau County Legislature that seek to license and regulate those who train dogs. At this time, neither of these bills are scheduled for hearings, and the AKC Government Relations Department continues to closely monitor both proposals.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/informational-update-new-york-measures-seek-to-regulate-dog-trainers/
| January 20, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Bill Seeks to Prevent Breed-Specific Dog Policy (BSL) in Washington ‘ Voice Support Now!
Senate Bill 5094 includes legislative findings that state that a dog's breed is not inherently indicative of whether or not a dog is dangerous, and that the criteria for determining whether or not a dog is dangerous or potentially dangerous should be focused on a dog's behavior.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/bill-seeks-to-prevent-breed-specific-dog-policy-bsl-in-washington-voice-support-now/
| January 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Events
Westminster 2016 Recap
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® is only a month away! In anticipation for the 141st show, we've rounded up some of our favorite moments from 2016. Check out these highlights from last year and make sure to tune in on Monday and Tuesday, February 13-14. Find out where to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-2016-recap/
| January 12, 2017
Canine Partners
Rescue Dachshund Stars on Rose Bowl Surfing Dog Float
Coppertone, a rescue Miniature Dachshund, is already a star for her surfing prowess, but she received the national spotlight on New Year’s Day as part of the Surf Dog Float in the Rose Bowl Parade. The float, at 90 feet long and 148,000 pounds, set a Guinness World Record for the heaviest and longest float […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-dachshund-stars-on-rose-bowl-surfing-dog-float/
| January 6, 2017
Canine Partners
Rex Defies Old Injury to Earn Barn Hunt Championship & More
RATCHX Rex Von McKinney Rausch BCAT CGC owned by Jeanette Rausch of Mount Juliet, TN Eight-year-old Rex was once a stud dog at a kennel that was shut down by the authorities. “I stumbled across his photo online and fell in love with him so I reached out to the organization to arrange meeting him […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rex-defies-old-injury-to-earn-barn-hunt-championship-more-2/
| January 3, 2017
Expert Advice: News
The Story of Smoky, The First Therapy Dog
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-story-of-smoky-the-first-therapy-dog/
| August 11, 2016
Expert Advice: Events
Join Us in Celebrating AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2016-akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days/
| June 28, 2016