Committees in the Hawai’i State Legislature are scheduled to consider dog-related bills on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.  Hawai’i residents are encouraged to review the bills listed below and share concerns with the appropriate committee members. Senate Bill 2874 seeks to establish a non-refundable income tax credit for residential landlords who lease a unit to a […]

When he was born, he was struggling to survive. Now, Australian Shepherd "Leonidas" is a conformation dog and PTSD service dog.

A bill to allow the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to circumvent USDA animal experts in enforcing federal breeder licensing and potentially undermine the current hobby breeder exemptions for USDA licensing is gaining traction in Congress. Your U.S. Senators and Representative need to hear from you TODAY!  Let them know you are a constituent and […]

You may have seen dog shows on TV, but what exactly happens at a Conformation event? How are dogs judged, and how do they win?

Learn more about why your dog might be throwing up white foam, what it looks like, and when it is a cause for concern and merits a trip to the vet.

UPDATE:  The February 6, 2024, meeting of the South Carolina House Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs Committee has been rescheduled to February 13, 2024. This allows an additional week for resident dog owners to contact committee members in support of the legislation below. _____________________________________________________________________________ South Carolina House Bill 4611 seeks to make it an […]

On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the New Hampshire (NH) House Committee on Executive Departments and Administration will hear public testimony on House Bill 1526, which seeks to increase access to veterinary professionals. SUMMARY: HB 1526 would authorize the board of veterinary medicine to issue a conditional license to a foreign-educated veterinarian currently in the process […]

The big, strong dogs of the Working Group always stand out in a crowd. Which dog sports are best to channel their energy, depending on the breed?

The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce our newest made-for-television special, “NFL Dog Plays of the Year,” which will air on ESPN on February 2nd at 9:30 PM ET as part of Pro Bowl weekend (check your local listings). This show highlights NFL players and their admiration for canine competitors who demonstrate incredible […]

Gabriella Casanova from Cicero, New York, is proof that you don't need to come from a dog family to be involved in dog sports.