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Expert Advice: Training
Understanding the Premack Principle in Dog Training
Your mother may not have had an advanced psychology degree, but when she told you to eat your vegetables in order to get dessert, she was on to something. Her advice was based on the Premack Principle, a rule proposed by psychologist David Premack, which states that high-probability behaviors, like eating dessert, will reinforce low-probability […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-is-the-premack-principle-in-dog-training/
| July 5, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Allan Unleashed: Joining Your Regional Breed Club
If you’re interested in learning as much as possible about dog sports and want to participate in a meaningful, hands-on way, joining your regional breed club is an important connection to make. It is a natural complement to membership in your local all-breed kennel club. The all-breed club will afford you the opportunity to learn […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/allan-unleashed-joining-your-regional-breed-club/
| July 4, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Victory for Ohio Dogs and Breeders
On Friday, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed a law that will have a significant positive impact on dogs, dog owners, breeders, and sportsmen throughout Ohio. House Bill 506, which contains numerous amendments requested by the AKC, is a compromise bill developed with a broad range of stakeholders concerned about animal welfare in the state. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/victory-ohio-dogs-breeders/
| July 2, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Appropriate Behavior at Dog Shows Is Key for Breeders
Not all of the judging at a dog show takes place in the ring. As a breeder-exhibitor, your demeanor and interactions with others will be judged from the moment you set foot on the showgrounds. Stewards, the superintendent and AKC field staff, the show committee, the media, fellow exhibitors, and, perhaps most importantly, the public, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/behavior-at-dog-shows/
| June 22, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder of Merit Patti Strand Reflects on the Decades She’s Spent Raising Dalmatians
Leopards don’t change their spots, and neither do reputable Dalmatian breeders. Nothing can dampen their enthusiasm for the spotted dogs that have captured their hearts, as well as their couches. Patti Strand of Portland, Ore., has bred Dalmatians with her husband Rod under their Merry-Go-Round (MGR) affix for almost half a century. A former American […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-of-merit-dalmatians-patti-strand/
| June 22, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Wiki the Australian Shepherd Turns on Lights, Opens Doors, and Entertains in the Show Ring
Wiki is an American Kennel Club Grand Champion, but it’s not just his titles that impress everyone. This smart, spirited, and distinctive Australian Shepherd, owned by Elissa and Tim Phillips of San Diego, willingly meets each new challenge with enthusiasm. For instance, he dances, opens doors, turns on lights, poses for selfies, bows, and says his […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/wiki-australian-shepherd/
| June 20, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Barbara and David Miller of White Hart Cardigans
Barbara and David Miller, who live in Gig Harbor, Wash., bought their first Cardigan Welsh Corgis 12 years ago and began breeding them six years ago. "Cardis prefer cool, damp weather, and our home in Washington suits them," Barbara says. "Our motto is 'Cardigan Welsh Corgis for home, work, and play.' We strive to breed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-barbara-david-miller-white-hart-cardigans/
| June 14, 2018
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
A Beginner’s Guide to Crate Training
No, crate training is not cruel or unusual! In fact, dogs like crates since they mimic the close quarters of a wolf’s den. It is what the pros do. Crating your dog several times a day is an excellent way to housebreak him because dogs will try not to soil their “home.” Here are six […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/a-beginners-guide-to-crate-training/
| January 1, 2009
Sports & Events
The Road to Best in Show
Showing dogs is a fun sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs. Dog shows, or conformation events, originated as a way for breeders to evaluate their breeding stock. While the purpose remains, dog shows are a great opportunity to socialize with people in your breed and develop […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/resources/road-to-best-in-show/
| June 18, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues July 2017
The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-july-2017/local-issues-july-2017/
| June 15, 2018