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Yesterday, four dog-related amendments were filed to an omnibus economic development bill, H. 4789, that the Massachusetts House of Representatives is scheduled to debate and vote on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages Massachusetts residents to review amendment text below for any concerns and consider AKC’s recommendations. OPPOSE AMENDMENT #133, ELIMINATION […]

Article Used with Permission of Purina Pro Plan Training dogs and competing in the AKC Agility League has been a whirlwind of excitement for Gloria Krueger of New Market, Alabama. As team captain of Redneck Girls, the winners of the Regulation PhD Division in the Fall 2023 season of the Agility League, Krueger has proved […]

Fourteen state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – Senate Bill 1047 seeks to regulate dogs outdoors. It provides specific exemptions for police and working dogs, hunting, training, “sporting and competitive functions”, and “lawful competitions”.  As introduced, the bill […]

The following are highlights of the numerous bills in Congress that could impact dog owners and the wellbeing of dogs. Visit our 2024 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” 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 […]

The past month has been especially busy for federal legislation and regulation. Recent AKC GR blogs and alerts highlight the steps AKC is taking –and what you can do—to impact two major issues that could have significant impact on you and a large number of dog enthusiasts nationwide. The 2024 Farm Bill continues to advance […]

On August 1, 2024, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement new restrictions and requirements for the entry of dogs into the U.S. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes the serious health threats posed by the recent, continuing import of unhealthy dogs using fraudulent veterinary/import paperwork, and supports CDC’s intention of protecting […]

American Kennel Club Government Relations (AKC GR) staff have met with staff of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as key members of Congress to discuss the CDC’s recently finalized rule on the importation of dogs.  AKC continues to be concerned with the disproportionate impact the new rule will […]

The Louisiana Support and Service Animal Integrity Act (House Bill 407), which establishes requirements for support animals and service dogs, was signed by Governor Jeff Landry as Act No. 558 and takes effect August 1, 2024. As stated in the Act, its purpose is to “restore integrity into the process of determining whether an individual […]