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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs in the Office: How to Help Pets & Co-Workers Coexist
Over the last few years, several studies have shown the benefits of allowing dogs in the workplace. For example, it reduces stress and encourages communication between co-workers, among other things. But before your canine companion can become a constant presence at your desk, here are a few questions you should ask yourself. Is My Dog Office-Ready? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/office-dog-tips/
| May 18, 2021
Press Releases
2021 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2021 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2021-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| May 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Agility
Pyrenean Shepherd “d’Art” Showcases Rare Breed’s Versatility
Meet d’Art (just call me Dart), a beguiling little character whose story has more twists and turns than a foot-long pretzel. Everything points to a Pyrenean Shepherd competing at the AKC Agility Premier Cup in Ocala, Florida, on May 15 as a rarity. When it comes to sheer numbers that would be correct. There are 92 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/pyrenean-shepherd-dart-showcases-rare-breeds-versatility/
| May 6, 2021
Legislative Alerts
TX Action Alert Update: HB 1818 Scheduled for Committee Hearing 8AM Tomorrow, May 18—Last Chance to Express Opposition
Texas House Bill 1818, which seeks to limit most Texas pet stores from selling purpose-bred dogs, is scheduled to be considered by the Senate Business and Commerce Committee, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18, at 8AM. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and a broad coalition of interest groups strongly oppose HB 1818. With legislative deadlines and the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tx-action-alert-update-hb-1818-scheduled-committee-hearing-8am-tomorrow-may-18-last-chance-express-opposition/
| May 17, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues May 2021
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – HB 235 would authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas and sets out access, sanitation, and other requirements. It also specifies that emotional support animals are not service animals within the meaning of the Americans […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-may-2021/
| May 14, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues May 2021
AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor the US Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2021 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” 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 the federal level include: […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-may-2021/
| May 14, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR May 2021
May kicked off with the celebration of National Purebred Dog Day (NPDD) on May 1. NPDD honors the pride, predictability and purpose of purebred dogs and the preservation of these breeds. NPDD was the brainchild of Colorado resident and Puli fancier Suzi Szeremy to celebrate the amazing diversity and heritage of the breeds we love. The American Kennel Club Government […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-may-2021/
| May 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Plan for Your Dog’s Care When You Leave Town
As lockdowns lift and summer approaches, travel plans are brewing for many dog owners. If you're taking your dog away with you, check out our recent guide to airline pet policies. But if the pup needs to stay home, you're left with a different set of questions: where should you leave her, and with whom? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/how-to-plan-for-your-dogs-care-when-you-leave-town/
| May 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Kirby the Brussels Griffon
To some, Kirby may look like a Pug, but he's not: this little Brussels Griffon is a Dog Star who will let you know who's boss. Bringing Home a Brussels Griffon Veterinarian Christina Coudret had never heard of the Brussels Griffon breed until a technician she worked with at a veterinarian clinic was fostering for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-kirby-brussels-griffon/
| May 12, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
A Puppy Growth Timeline: Transitions in Puppyhood
Puppyhood is mysterious, exciting, challenging, curious, and full of transitions. Puppies are busy developing physical, cognitive, and social skills, which follow a very general timeline. If this sounds familiar, it’s not so different from the timelines and transitions we recognize in human babies and toddlers. And, as with children, understanding what happens and when helps […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-growth-timeline-transitions-puppyhood/
| March 30, 2021