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Expert Advice: Feature
The Joy Ride Is Just Beginning, and This PTSD Veteran Is All Smiles Now
She radiates joy, but it’s her fighting spirit that defines the heart of a 13-week-old German Wirehaired Pointer that is about to embark on a coast-to-coast flight to a new home. Appropriately, Joy is her name. And, adds her breeder, Laura Reeves, of Grants Pass, Ore., “This is the case of the right dog at […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/veteran-with-ptsd-finds-joy-in-dogs/
| March 3, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee’Dog Breeder Regulations Hidden in Amended Bill, Contact Committee TODAY
The American Kennel Club has been advised that House Bill 120 has been amended to include "commercial dog breeder regulations". The amended bill is scheduled to be voted on by the House Consumer and Human Resources Committee tomorrow, March 1, 2017, at 10:30 a.m.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennesseedog-breeder-regulations-hidden-in-amended-bill-contact-committee-today/
| February 28, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel looks like a more rugged version of the Cocker Spaniel, but the two breeds are very different. The Clumber is a rare breed with mysterious origins. Here are some interesting facts about Clumber Spaniels: 1. No One Is Sure Where They Are From There is a theory that the Clumber Spaniel began […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-facts-about-the-clumber-spaniel/
| February 22, 2017
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
So You Want to Have a Therapy Dog? (Part One)
Therapy dog service is very rewarding for the owners and dogs and the recipients of the unconditional puppy love. Not every dog is cut out to become a certified therapy dog, but there is a lot you can do to start working towards that goal, even with a young puppy. It is never too early […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/therapy-dog-training-tips/
| February 22, 2017
Expert Advice: Events
Meet the Junior Competitor Who Balances School, Agility, and a Trip to Westminster
Ever wonder if there's anything you can do to strengthen the bond between you and your dog? Maybe you want him to be better socialized, or maybe you want to teach him some tricks. Maybe, you just want an activity for the two of you to do together that's fun and engaging. Well luckily, for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/junior-agility-competitor-westminster/
| February 17, 2017
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Help Your Dog Cope With Loud Noises
Fear of loud noises is stressful for dogs and can limit activities they can enjoy. Here are some ways to help your dog feel safe.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/coping-with-loud-noises/
| February 17, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Indiana Service Dogs Deliver 650 Valentine’s Day Gift Boxes
The people of Indianapolis had an extra special Valentine's Day this year as service dogs from an organization called ICAN delivered nearly 650 gift boxes to local businesses. The ICAN service dogs are trained by inmates from three different prisons in the Indianapolis area. The dogs are trained to help people with a range of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/service-dogs-valentines-day/
| February 17, 2017
Canine Partners
Rescue Pup Wins Fight with Parvo & Prevails to Agility Championship
MACH Cobber CGC MJS MXB XF was once an abandoned puppy who was nearly euthanized after becoming ill with parvo. But Kirsten Swenson of Columbus, OH, and her veterinarian sister had other ideas. They saved Cobber, who is not only Kirsten’s best friend, but also has become an AKC Master Agility Champion. Kirsten tells their […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-pup-wins-fight-with-parvo-prevails-to-agility-championship/
| February 15, 2017
Press Releases
2017 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2017. The 2017 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2017-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 14, 2017
Expert Advice: Feature
Prime: the Therapy Dog Whose Heart is Even Bigger than He Is
One of the most exciting components of being at AKC Meet the Breeds is, of course, getting face time with a variety of different dogs. But beyond being cute, many of the dogs there also have touching stories about how they impact their communities and brighten the lives of others. One such dog that we […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/prime-the-therapy-dog-whose-heart-is-even-bigger-than-he-is/
| February 11, 2017