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State Issues March 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – HB 209 seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2020/
| March 30, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues March 2020
From Our Nation's Capitol AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2020 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 […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-march-2020/
| March 30, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Helen Keller Was a True Dog Lover
Helen Keller is famous for her many incredible accomplishments, including her moving autobiography, her social and political activism, and her advocacy for those with disabilities. But there's another side to Keller that you might be less familiar with – her lifelong love of dogs. Left both blind and deaf due to an illness when she […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/helen-keller-was-a-true-dog-lover/
| March 30, 2020
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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
How to Introduce Puppies Into Homes With Senior Dogs
Considering adding a new puppy or new puppies to your family, with a senior dog already at home? There are certain precautions you'll need to take to maintain your older dog's mental and physical health during this time of transition. Here's what Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the American Kennel Club, offers as advice. Finding the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/introducing-puppies-to-senior-dogs/
| March 26, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Things to Consider When Planning a Litter During COVID-19
Typically breeders plan their litters far in advance. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped our world, there are issues to consider beyond the pedigrees and the physical compatibility of sire and dam. So, what should we as breeders be thinking about before we proceed with that spring breeding? Is now the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/things-to-consider-when-planning-a-litter-during-covid-19/
| March 26, 2020
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Expert Advice: Tricks
‘Speak!’ Training Your Dog to Bark on Command
Training a dog to "speak," or bark on command is a fun trick that turns your dog's natural instinct into a controlled behavior. Learn how to teach "speak."
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/train-your-dog-to-speak/
| March 26, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
2019 Breeder of the Year By Sport: Janie Haworth for Spaniel Field Events
If you think you're the only one who sees a litter of puppies and falls in love with the one with the most heart, guess again. Janie Haworth, the AKC 2019 Breeder of the Year for Spaniel Field Events, selects her future field trial stars for precisely the same reason. Her goal focuses on producing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/2019-breeder-of-the-year-by-sport-janie-haworth/
| March 25, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Dogs Detecting Disease: Meet America’s Cancer-Sniffing Canines
Cancer cells produce a specific odor. Thanks to dogs' incredible senses of smell, specially-trained canines are able to effectively detect cancer in humans.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-americas-cancer-sniffing-canines/
| March 25, 2020
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Expert Advice: Cleaning
5 Dog-Safe Cleaning Solutions You Can Mix At Home
There are plenty of commercial cleaning products that are safe for use around dogs. However, you may still want to create your own dog-safe cleaning solutions at home. These DIY dog-safe cleaning products are powerful enough to deodorize, remove stains, and make your home shine. It's important to note that, while these products are effective […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/diy-dog-safe-cleaning-solutions/
| March 23, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Brain Games for Dogs: When Can a Puzzle Be the Solution?
There’s no debating the power of play in a dog’s life. Beyond building the canine-human bond, it serves as a way to mentally and physically stimulate the dog. (In other words, it tires them out!) What can you do when you can’t be around to entertain your canine pal all day? How can you provide […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/brain-games-dogs-can-puzzle-solution/
| March 20, 2020