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Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 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-april-2020/
| April 30, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
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
State Issues February 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/federal-issues-april-2019/state-issues-february-2020/
| March 5, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues January 2020
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. Colorado – HB 20-1084 would place further restrictions on breeders, and restrict pet choice and consumer protection […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-january-2020/
| January 16, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Fitness For Handlers: Getting Yourself In Shape For Dog Sports
Handlers participating in dog sports, especially agility, are prone to knee and back injuries. Strength and fitness training routines for handlers can help to minimize agility injuries. Ease into any fitness training slowly to avoid injury, and be sure to always warm up first. Competing in dog sports can be fun and physically challenging for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/fitness-training-for-dog-sports-handlers/
| November 5, 2019
Chairman's Reports
June 2019 Chairman’s Report
Communicating the AKC mission to the public is one of our most important goals as an organization. Our leadership and staff are dedicated to sharing our message about purebred dogs, the work and expertise of the AKC, and responsible dog ownership as broadly as possible on a daily basis. Last year, the Communications department generated […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/june-2019-chairmans-report/
| June 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Setting Puppies and Dogs Up for Success: Designing Kennels with Behavior and Welfare Considerations in Mind
By Dr. Candace Croney, Ph.D., & Traci Shreyer, M.A. The environment in which a dog or puppy is raised will have significant impacts on virtually every aspect of his or her life. The quality of the kennel environment can affect a dog’s physical health, comfort, and safety. A kennel that is aesthetically pleasing to people but does not adequately meet the dogs’ […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/designing-kennels-with-behavior-and-welfare-considerations-in-mind/
| March 13, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues November 2018
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – Assembly Bill 1762 would require California State Parks to post on its website details of where dogs are allowed within […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-november-2018/
| November 15, 2018
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
My Dog is Eating Earthworms/Dew Worms
Ask AKC Dear AKC: I have a 14-month old pug who eats earthworms every chance he gets. He eats the same amount dry dog food as his brother but eats the earthworms as snacks during his outside time. His brother does not eat earthworms. I'm sure hunger isn't the issue. Is he missing something in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-eating-earthworms/
| May 9, 2015
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues October 2018
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – Assembly Bill 1762 would require California State Parks to post on its website details of where dogs are allowed within […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-october-2018/
| October 30, 2018