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Legislative Alerts
Virginia: Update – Pet Shop Spay/Neuter Bill Continued Until 2023
The Virginia Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources Committee (ACNR) voted 10-0 at its recent meeting to continue Senate Bill 89 to next year. As introduced, Senate Bill 89 would amend existing Code of Virginia section 3.2-6510 by adding language stating that “No pet shop shall sell a dog or cat unless such dog or cat […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/virginia-update-pet-shop-spay-neuter-bill-continued-2023/
| February 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How Can I Stop My Puppy From Chewing on My Hand?
A common complaint among new puppy owners is that their puppies are constantly biting their hands. Although this behavior can be alarming or overwhelming, it's extremely natural. Puppies understand the world around them by putting things into their mouth. Biting and mouthing are normal puppy behavior and aren't generally a cause for alarm or concern, and it […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/stop-dog-from-chewing/
| February 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What to Do if You Inherit Someone Else’s Dog
Nothing about the passing of a loved one is easy. But what is already a painful and stress-filled situation might be made more stressful if you've inherited your loved one's dog, especially if you weren't prepared for the challenge of welcoming a new pet into your life. Here's what you need to know if you're […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/inherit-someone-elses-dog/
| February 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Are Your Dog Training Expectations Too High?
Do you feel like your dog isn’t living up to your expectations? If you constantly feel discouraged or disappointed in your dog or your training sessions, chances are it’s because your expectations are too high or unrealistic. Setting realistic training expectations is important regardless of whether you’re taking your first dog to puppy kindergarten or are competing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/are-your-training-expectations-too-high/
| February 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Dog Wellness Trends: Which Are Worth Exploring?
CBD to calm anxiety. Mushrooms to boost immunity. Probiotics and plant-based diets. No, this isn't a rundown of advice from your favorite Instagram wellness coach, it's a list of rising wellness trends for dogs. Are these new trends truly beneficial for your dog, or are they merely passing fads? Get to know each trend and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-wellness-trends/
| September 1, 2021
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Savanna Michalak
My name is Savanna Michalak and I am ten years old. I was born with a lazy left eye, which my ophthalmologist diagnosed as right intermittent exotropia. My eye would wander off to the side without me knowing and without me being able to control it. My parents took me to University Children's Eye Center […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-savanna-michalak/
| January 31, 2022
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Charley Newlen
My name is Charley Newlen, and I am 11 years old. I am from Bakersfield, California, just north of the Los Angeles area. I show an Australian Shepard named Gracie May. Gracie is seven years old, and I have been training Gracie for three years. I got Gracie as a puppy, but she was never […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-charley-newlen/
| January 31, 2022
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Expert Advice: Conformation
Irish Terrier in NYC Becomes Unexpected Champion Show Dog
The story of “Woodbine, the Pandemic Puppy” starts with Christmas 2019 when James Canavan surprised his wife, Breedette Hayes, with a gift book, “The Curious History of Irish Dogs,” by David Blake Knox. “We live in New York City but are originally from Ireland, so we were keen to learn more about native breeds,” says […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/irish-terrier-unexpected-champion-show-dog/
| January 28, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Silent Night: Understanding Why Dogs Bark & Creating a Quieter Kennel
Dogs bark. It's a fact of life that nearly all dog owners must accept. Barking is a self-rewarding behavior. But it is important for breeders and kennel owners to understand the different types of barking, and when it has turned into a problem behavior. Canine Sounds & What They Mean A bark or vocalization is not just a bark or a vocalization. A dog owner, breeder, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/create-a-quieter-kennel-by-understanding-why-dogs-bark/
| December 5, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Dog Breeds Beloved by Monks
The ability of dogs to put us humans in touch with our own spirituality, to draw our focus out of ourselves and cause us to reflect upon the wonders of nature, has not gone unrecognized by those who would perhaps understand this best. Dogs have long held a special place at monasteries worldwide, and certain […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dog-breeds-beloved-monks/
| January 21, 2022