Five-year-old Callie was the only Catahoula Leopard Dog who competed at the AKC Rally National Championship this weekend. She relies on modified ASL.

UDog Agility founders Jessica Ajoux and Perry Dewitt have four Border Collies competing in the 2024 Agility Premier Cup on June 29th.

The New Hampshire state legislature adjourned last month with a positive result for dogs and dog owners who rely on veterinarians. On July 19, Governor Sununu signed HB 1526 into law authorizing the state Board of Veterinary Medicine to issue conditional licenses for foreign-educated veterinarians practicing under a New Hampshire licensed veterinarian. The American Kennel […]

Amantadine is a medication that's commonly used off-label to treat pain in dogs. It's relatively safe with few serious side effects.

On August 1, 2024, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement new restrictions and requirements for the entry of dogs into the U.S. Anyone planning to bring a dog into the U.S. in the near future should familiarize themselves with upcoming import policy changes. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes the serious […]

Yesterday, during the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ debate on H. 4876, a re-drafted omnibus clean energy bill, the sponsor of Amendment #5 that sought to remove dogs from the definition of agriculture, withdrew it from consideration. Details on the amendment are in yesterday’s post. The American Kennel Club (AKC) does not believe this proposed change […]

At 16 years old, "Kate" the All-American Dog (Hrh Katherine Elizabeth Roonie RN FITB) will be the oldest dog competing at the AKC Rally National Championship.

The month of July is known as “Summer Recess” in the California Legislature. In advance of the Legislature returning to Sacramento on August 5, below are status updates for bills the American Kennel Club (AKC) continues to track this session. To see the complete list of bills you can do so by checking the AKC […]

An Indianapolis City-County Council committee has advanced a proposal to require all owners of intact dogs to register and comply with certain requirements for care and breeding.  It is expected to be considered by the full council in August. View AKC’s previous alert for more information on the proposal, or you can read it in […]

Yesterday, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee released an omnibus clean energy re-drafted bill, H. 4876, and requested members file their amendments. Among more than 100 amendments filed for consideration during debate today, Amendment #5 mirrors an amendment filed last month that would remove dogs and cats from the definition of livestock. This change […]