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Legislative Alerts
Hawaii: Public Hearing Friday, February 1, 2013 on Commercial Breeder Bill
A public hearing will be held February 1, 2013 on House Bill 233, which would require licensing of "commercial dog breeders" subject to unnamed fees, would require unannounced inspections, and would establish requirements and standards of care. A commercial dog breeder would be defined as a person who owns, maintains, or otherwise has custody or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-public-hearing-friday-february-1-2013-on-commercial-breeder-bil/
| January 31, 2013
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Sit and Watch: For Dogs Who Lunge on Leash
In the official Canine Good Citizen book, "CITIZEN CANINE," I described a procedure that I called "Sit and Watch." This is for dogs who lunge on leash when they see other dogs, or for dogs who become overly excited when other dogs pass by. It works like this: Teach your dog to sit-stay in a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/sit-and-watch/
| January 28, 2013
Chairman's Reports
January 2013 Chairman’s Report
-- A Commitment to Serving Our Customers -- Shortly after the end of World War II, a family purchased a dog and registered it with the American Kennel Club in their daughter’s name. That registration decision was certainly a nice way of saying to their daughter, “This dog is yours to keep, care for, and […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2013-01/
| January 17, 2013
Press Releases
Puppies Are Not Stocking Stuffers! AKC Offers Tips For a Safe Holiday Season With Your Dog
New York, NY – The holidays are a fun and happy time, but they are also extremely hectic. One family member that can get lost in the hustle and bustle is the dog. Because of the added stress and frequent travel that the holidays can bring, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) offers safety tips for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/puppies-are-not-stocking-stuffers-akc-offers-tips-for-a-safe-holiday-s/
| December 7, 2012
Press Releases
Five Canine Heroes Honored with AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence
Recipients Include a World-Class Drug Buster and a “READ”ing Rottweiler The AKC® Humane Fund announced the winners of the 13th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which commemorates five loyal, hard-working dogs that have made significant contributions to their communities in each of the following five categories: Exemplary Companion Dog, Law […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-canine-heroes-honored-with-akc-humane-fund-awards-for-canine-exce/
| September 18, 2012
Chairman's Reports
August 2012 Chairman’s Report
--"Keep On Keepin’ On"-- In his insightful and highly acclaimed biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson chose to capture a defining characteristic of Jobs by giving him the last word on his own life. Jobs, who proved to be a good student of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan’s philosophical insights, used a Dylan lyric to explain his […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2012-08/
| August 14, 2012
Chairman's Reports
June 2012 Chairman’s Report
-- Join With the AKC to Protect Responsible Small Breeders -- Outside the Johnson County Courthouse in Warrensburg, Missouri, stands a statue dedicated to a Foxhound named Old Drum - commemorating a famous trial held there in 1870. Old Drum was shot and killed when he wandered onto the neighboring farm. His owner’s only recourse […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2012-06/
| June 12, 2012
Press Releases
Join With the AKC to Protect Responsible Small Breeders
The American Kennel Club has created the petition in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) new proposed regulations which would create harsh and unintended consequences for responsible small and hobby breeders in this country. Please join us by signing the petition before July 16 when the public comment period to the Animal […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/join-with-the-akc-to-protect-responsible-small-breeders-sign-our-petit/
| June 12, 2012
Chairman's Reports
May 2012 Chairman’s Report
-- AKC Breeders a Labor of Love -- One of the founding fathers of the American Kennel Club was William G. Rockefeller; his family is featured prominently throughout the history of the AKC. The Rockefellers had a family creed that formed their guiding principles. Visitors to New York will find it carved in granite at […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/2012-05/
| May 8, 2012
Press Releases
American Kennel Club Honors Delaware County Kennel Club and Pasco Florida Kennel Club with Community
New York, NY - The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) announced recently that Delaware County Kennel Club (Pennsylvania) and the Pasco Florida Kennel Club have been honored with AKC Community Achievement Award for the first quarter of 2012. The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-delaware-county-kennel-club-and-pasco-flor/
| April 13, 2012