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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Adopts New Legislative Position Statement Supporting Domestically-bred Working and Detection Dogs
Today, military working dogs such as explosives detection dogs play a visible and unprecedented role in our national security. Few people realize, however, that 80-90 percent of the dogs America relies on for national security are imported from overseas vendors. Reliance on foreign and uncertain sources for such an extraordinarily high percentage of the dogs that […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-adopts-legislative-position-supporting-domestically-bred-working-detect/
| November 29, 2017
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Adopts New Legislative Position Statement on Dog Training
Recently, the American Kennel Club has observed a disturbing trend in legislative proposals at the state and local level aimed at arbitrarily restricting standard, accepted dog training methodologies and approaches. Some of these proposals, such as those observed in New York State and Hillsborough County, Florida, created extensive new licensing requirements for all trainers, established […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-adopts-new-legislative-position-statement-dog-training/
| April 19, 2018
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Statement Urges New Import Protocols to Protect Pet and Public Health
Every day, thousands of pets are imported into the continental United States for the purpose of sale or transfer in retail or retail rescue markets. According to the American Pet Product Distributors Association (APPA) annual survey, Americans currently own approximately 80 million dogs, and acquire approximately 8 million dogs per year. Even if the per […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-statement-urges-new-import-protocols-protect-pet-public-health/
| April 16, 2018
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Clubs & Delegates
Your Election Guide
Primary elections across the U.S. are narrowing the list of candidates who will be on the ballot on Election Day, November 6. To preserve the future of purebred dogs, it’s important to identify dog-friendly candidates and use your vote to elect those who will protect the rights of responsible dog owners, exhibitors, and breeders. Here […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/your-election-guide/
| April 26, 2018
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Clubs & Delegates
Flying with Your Pet? Check Your Airline’s Policies
Whether you are competing in a show or taking a vacation with your pet, sometimes flying is the most efficient option. But did you know that depending on which airline you take, the policies you must follow could differ drastically? Don’t get caught unprepared. If you are flying with a pet it is important that […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/flying-pet-check-airlines-policies/
| May 18, 2018
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Government Relations 2016 Legislative Year in Review
2016 was a very busy year for AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) and for AKC state federations, clubs, legislative liaisons, and all who advocate on behalf of dogs and responsible dog ownership. The number of legislative proposals impacting dogs that AKC GR tracked in 2016 increase to more than 2,200, from a previous high of […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/gr-2016-year-in-review/
| January 12, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Bloodhound History: From Original Scent Tracker to Scent Work Champ
Forget any image of Bloodhound history you have, like lazing the day away on a country porch. Picture instead a police dog with a powerful nose.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bloodhound-history/
| August 13, 2024
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Andrew Konior Competes in 2024 AKC Agility League Championship
Junior Handler Andrew Konior of Iowa, knows about the value of teamwork. He and dog "Charlotte," will compete at the 2024 AKC Agility League Championship,
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-league-championship-andrew-konior/
| August 13, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues July 2024
The following are highlights of the numerous bills in Congress that could impact dog owners and the wellbeing of dogs. Visit our 2024 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-july-2024/
| July 26, 2024
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AKC Canine Partners™ FAQs
Benefits of Joining Enrolling in the AKC Canine Partners℠ program makes the most of life with your dog. Once you've taken the step of enrolling, all kinds of fun dog activities become available. AKC Canine Partners Programs℠ Official Certificate An official certificate from the American Kennel Club honoring your dog. Eligibility to participate in Agility, […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/why-join/
| March 5, 2015