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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Natural Treatments for Your Car-Sick Dog
Car-Sick Canine: Holistic Remedies A relaxing atmosphere can soothe the anxious canine passenger. There are a few natural remedies that can help a dog prone to car sickness. Some dogs are susceptible to motion-sickness. Yes, that’s hard to imagine after seeing how excited many dogs become at the mere mention of a ride in a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/natural-treatments-for-your-car-sick-dog/
| March 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: Weight Management
Dieting Tips for Chubby Canines
Putting a pudgy dog on a diet is a challenge, but it’s worth the effort. Dogs who maintain a proper weight have higher quality of life and lower vet bills. Whether the dieter is canine or human, the trick is to find the happy medium between maintaining a healthy weight and the daily pleasure of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dieting-tips-for-chubby-canines/
| March 20, 2015
Expert Advice: News
The Truth About Service Dogs
By Margie RuckerReprinted from: The Canine Chronicle Piper is my Service Dog. Piper does not look like the typical service dog. Piper's undeniable charm, stature, and jolly demeanor elicits amused skepticism and, occasionally, unkind comments. Over time I've learned that all responses are opportunities for me to provide accurate information and to advocate for the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-truth-about-service-dogs/
| March 18, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Dogs Teach Empathy, Prevent Bullying to At-Risk Youth in NYC Schools
For many at-risk youth in New York City, violence and crime is an inescapable fact of life. But Audrey Hendler is hoping to change that, with the help of about 25 four-legged teaching assistants. In 2010, Hendler launched A Fair Shake for Youth, a program that brings therapy dogs into middle schools in under-served communities […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dog-prevent-bullying-in-schools/
| March 16, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Delaware: Support Bill to Protect Dogs in Vehicles
The Delaware Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Wednesday, March 18, that would amend the state definition of cruelty to include confining an animal unattended in a standing or parked motor vehicle in which the temperature would endanger the animal's health or safety. Senate Bill 22 would also allow law enforcement […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-support-senate-bill-22-protect-dogs-vehicles/
| March 13, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Washington State: Support Bill to Protect Dogs in Vehicles
Dear AKC Delegates, Club Officers, Judges and Breeders, Please forward this information to your club members in Washington State. The Washington State House Judiciary Committee will hear Senate Bill 5501 on Tuesday, March 17th. The measure will make it a class 2 civil infraction (punishable by a fine of up to $125) to "leave or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-support-senate-bill-5501-protect-dogs-vehicles/
| March 13, 2015
Canine Partners
Two Dogs Become First All-Americans to Earn CAX3
The winter brought a major achievement in the sport of AKC Coursing Ability as two dogs became the first All-American Dogs to earned the Coursing Ability Excellent 3 (CAX3) titles, meaning they have achieved the feat of passing the test 75 times. The new CAX3 title holders are best friends, and their owners are neighbors […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/two-dogs-become-first-all-americans-to-earn-cax3/
| March 11, 2015
Canine Partners
A Great Next Step After CGC — The AKC Obedience Title of Beginner Novice
If your dog has received the AKC Canine Good Citizen (and perhaps also the AKC CGCA) title, you may have asked “What’s next?” One answer could be the AKC Beginner Novice obedience title. The Beginner Novice class is a great “next step” for CGC dogs since it works on advancing the skills your dog has […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/a-great-next-step-after-cgc-the-akc-obedience-title-of-beginner-novice/
| March 11, 2015
Canine Partners
All-Americans To Compete at 2015 AKC Rally National Championship
There are 31 Canine Partners-enrolled dogs entered in this year’s RNC that takes place March 13 at Purina Farms in St. Louis, MO. Here are the contenders: Stella CD RAE7 AXP AJP NFP – Karen Powell – KY Biggie RAE2 MXP MJP XFP RATN – Karen Powell – KY Medendorps Hoodoo By […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/all-americans-to-compete-at-2015-akc-rally-national-championship/
| March 11, 2015
Canine Partners
AKC Canine Partners Juniors Spotlight: Nicole Sieling
Nicole Sieling and her All-American Dog, Lillie, took first place in their division at the 2013 AKC Juniors Agility Competition held in December in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational. Nicole adopted Lillie from a shelter as a puppy, and the two have discovered dog sports together. This was their third […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/akc-canine-partners-juniors-spotlight-nicole-sieling/
| March 11, 2015