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Expert Advice: Juniors
How Bree Ardizzone-Sulewski Went From Junior Handler to Professional Handler
From Junior Handler to Professional Handler Sassafras Lowrey CPDT-KA Many junior handlers hope to make working with dogs their job when they grow up....
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-to-professional-handler/
| June 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
Vickie Venzen Leads ‘Vixen’ to a Historic Conformation Career
vickie! How She got into dog shows how she got into handling journey with Leonberger vixen what it means to win what's next
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/vickie-venzen-professional-handler/
| May 24, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
Dog Muzzles: When, Why, and How to Correctly Use Them
Learn why every dog should be muzzle trained, not just aggressive dogs or dogs with a bite history, and the types of muzzles that are available.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-muzzles-when-why-how-to-use/
| September 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Best Pride Gear for Dogs
Celebrate Pride Month and support the LGBTQ community with a selection of pride gear for dog lovers and their adorable pets!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/pride-gear-dogs/
| June 20, 2019
Expert Advice: General Health
Acepromazine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
If your dog is fearful of thunderstorms or experiences motion sickness, your veterinarian might suggest giving them a mild sedative. One option is a...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/acepromazine-for-dogs/
| June 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
Do Dogs Feel Guilt? The Jury Is Still Out
We debunk the popular dog myth that canine companions feel guilt or know when they've done something naughty. Here's what's really going on.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/do-dogs-feel-guilt/
| January 12, 2021
Legislative Alerts
NH: Update – Conditional Licenses for Veterinarians Bill Advancing
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the New Hampshire (NH) House favorably passed amended House Bill 1526 in order to increase access to veterinary professionals by allowing for the conditional licensure of foreign-educated veterinarians currently in the process of obtaining an Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certificate. Earlier this month, the Senate amended H. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-update-conditional-licenses-veterinarians-bill-advancing/
| June 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
Endachs’ Tori Lee Advocates for Responsible Breeding of Dachshunds
Victoria "Tori" Lee, the owner of Endachs, grew up with dogs of different ages and breeds. When she was 15 years old, she was determined to have a dog...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tori-lee-endachs/
| May 31, 2024
Expert Advice: Conformation
How to Find Your First Conformation Show Dog
Have you been watching dog shows on TV and always dreamed about having your own show dog? Here's some tips on finding your own show dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/find-your-first-show-dog/
| June 3, 2024
Sports & Events
Fast CAT Invitational
The 5th Annual 2024 Fast CAT Invitational will begin on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 and conclude on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio. Two non-invitational Fast CATs will be held concurrently on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Please stay tuned to this webpage for all the latest info including event format, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/fast-cat/fast-cat-invitational/
| October 1, 2020