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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Breeder Spotlight: Brittany Cipriotti of Ellenni Danes
Tuxedos are usually reserved for formal affairs, but Brittany Cipriotti of Warrenton, Virginia, lives with that striking black-and-white pattern day in and day out. Under her Ellenni banner, she breeds mantle Great Danes with her mentor and co-breeder Kristi Allison of Blackstone Great Danes, as well as similarly patterned but more vertically understated Boston Terriers. That’s not to say this Silver Breeder of Merit is monochromatic: Cipriotti also breeds fawn and brindle Danes with Marion Clark of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-brittany-cipriotti-ellenni-danes/
| April 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Virtual Home Manners: Train Your Dog to Sit on Command
Training your dog to sit on command is one of the first and most important skills any owner should teach. Besides being a good way to teach dogs to stay still, the "sit" command can be part of training them to heel, come when called, or even ask politely for a treat, toy, or attention. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/virtual-home-manners-train-your-dog-to-sit-on-command/
| April 1, 2021
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Competition Update Spring 2021
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles in Agility, Coursing Ability, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY AGCH (Agility Grand Champion) AGCH MACH2 Rosie La Bella MXC PDS MJC PJS MFG TQX T2B5 […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-spring-2021/
| March 30, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
10 Tips for Dog Bite Prevention
Learning how to be safe around dogs is important for everyone, especially children, whether or not they have a dog at home. In order to make interactions between kids and dogs pleasant for all parties, we recommend teaching children how to approach a dog, what to do when they see a loose dog, and the proper way […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-bite-prevention/
| March 31, 2021
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Canine Partners Spotlight Spring 2021
Rescue Dog Now Rescues Missing People Left in a shelter as a puppy, Google was adopted by Heather Lum, who discovered Search & Rescue and thought he would be a good candidate. She was right. Google Search SAR-W CGCA TKN has worked for seven years locating lost people. “Google loves everything he does and is an example of how awesome shelter […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-spring-2021/
| March 30, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Idaho: Ask Boise City Council to Oppose Harsh Dog Ownership Restrictions
The Boise City Council is requesting public feedback on a number of changes to the city’s animal control ordinance until March 30, 2021. This “kitchen sink” bill contains over 40 pages of changes, including requiring written permission from neighbors to keep four dogs on your property, allowing private citizens to remove dogs from cars, the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/idaho-ask-boise-city-council-oppose-harsh-dog-ownership-restrictions/
| March 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Virtual Home Manners: Teach Your Dog to Go to Place
Whether you have guests over, you're receiving a delivery, or you're preparing dinner, it's useful to tell your dog to go to their place. This way, you know exactly where your dog is and you don't have to worry about them being underfoot. What You Need to Teach "Go to Place" Treats Your dog's crate, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/virtual-home-manners-teach-dog-go-place/
| March 1, 2021
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Products & Services
Dog Training
A well-behaved dog is a joy to live with, and proper dog training helps ensure that your pup can participate in almost everything you do together. Puppies can begin very simple training starting as soon as they come home, usually around 8 weeks old. Whether your goal is puppy socialization and or participating in dog sports, […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/
| October 26, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Alabama – Send Your Support for Bill that Allows Dogs in Outdoor Seating Areas of Restaurants
Alabama House Bill 235, among other provisions, would authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas if the company wishes to do so. It requires that the dog be leashed or in a pet carrier and under control, and sets out access, sanitation, and other requirements. HB 235 is on […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-send-support-bill-allows-dogs-outdoor-seating-areas-restaurants-2/
| February 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Melinda and Tate Conquer Dog Sports
Melinda was about to step into the ring at her first-ever Agility trial on a September day when two-year-old Silver Miniature Poodle Tate alerted for an oncoming aura migraine that would cause Melinda to lose vision temporarily. Agility trials are nerve-wracking, high-stress environments. It takes hours and hours of training to prepare for a trial […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-melinda-and-tate-conquer-dog-sports/
| January 29, 2021