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State Issues March 2019
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Arkansas – HB 1778 seeks to require a fine of $1,000 to $5,000 and either imprisonment for […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2019/
| March 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Making “Scents” of Zuri’s Personality Change
For two years and three months, Zuri was a model young dog — outgoing with zero negative reactivity. But one day, Anita Ambani found herself with a frenetic young Bolognese and no clue what was triggering the drastic change. Add to that, Zuri is the first dog she has owned, and a non-traditional one at […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/scent-work-helps-anxious-dog/
| February 6, 2019
Press Releases
2019 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2019 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2019. The 2019 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2019-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| January 23, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Answering New Puppy Owner Misconceptions About Pet Insurance
The love, time and patience that breeders put into each litter is evident by the well-tempered, healthy puppies they send home with excited new puppy owners. New puppy owners may not be well informed about the benefits of pet insurance and turn to their breeder for advice. To help breeders best advise their puppy buyers, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/answering-new-puppy-owner-misconceptions-about-pet-insurance/
| December 10, 2018
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2018 AKC US Detection Dog Conference
2022 | 2019 | 2018 The second AKC US Detection Dog Conference was a success with a capacity attendance. Internationally known subject matter experts delivered thought provoking presentations that covered the breeding, training and deployment of Explosives Detection Canines as well as discussions on the domestic shortage of these amazing dogs. Thank you to the […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-detection-dog-conference-2018/
| November 8, 2018
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Competition & Title Updates Fall 2018
Competition/Titles Update We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience and Tracking, including the second and third dogs to earn the new AKC Agility Grand Championship! AGILITY Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) – Two more All-Americans have earned this prestigious new title! AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-title-updates-fall-2018/
| October 22, 2018
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Canine Partners
Abandoned Puppy Becomes Honored Canine Athlete
MACH Frankie Girl RAE MXS MJB OF CGCA TKN owned by Kit Young of Camano Island, WA Frankie was abandoned as a young puppy. After a short stay in a foster home, she hitched a ride with Pilots N Paws, making her way to Camano Animal Shelter, (CASA), on Camano Island in WA state. That is […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/abandoned-puppy-becomes-honored-canine-athlete/
| October 5, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Finding a Cell Phone in the Desert: How Scent Work Saved the Day
Certified professional dog trainer Nicole Ellis grew up acting and modeling, so when she adopted her dog Maggie 10 years ago, she decided to train the pup to do the same. "She hits a [designated] mark, can do every behavior on a hand command or verbal, and with the same enthusiasm the 15th time as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/scent-work-cell-phone/
| August 29, 2018
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Resources for Clubs
AKC Public Education offers brochures and other resources that contain a wealth of information for current and prospective dog owners. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="PEC Kits"] AKC Public Education provides the following resources in a kit that can be ordered for your next event. The following resources are included: Welcome to the American Kennel Club (Brochure) Jr […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/resources-for-clubs/
| July 13, 2018
Press Releases
AKC RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP DAYS RETURNS FOR ITS 16TH YEAR: HOST AN EVENT!
--Annual Event Educates Public on How to Be Effective Dog Owners-- New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is preparing for the 16th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Days). This summer and fall hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the dog-loving […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-responsible-dog-ownership-days-returns-16th-year-host-event/
| June 27, 2018