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Legislative Alerts
Washington: Ask Senate Committee to Support First Step in Eliminating Breed-Specific Laws
March 19, 2019 The Washington State Senate Committee on Local Government will consider House Bill 1026 on Thursday, March 21, 2019. This bill will prohibit local jurisdictions from passing breed-specific legislation (BSL) unless they provide an exemption to dogs that pass the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) or an equivalent program. The bill […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-ask-senate-committee-support-first-step-eliminating-breed-specific-laws/
| March 19, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues February 2019
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – AB 588 would require shelters to disclose any history of bites for dogs available for […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-february-2019/
| February 26, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Blind Dog “Nikki” is Totally Focused When it Comes to Scent Work
It was love at first sight for Martha Wixom, of Birmingham, Alabama. It wasn’t quite the same for Nikki, a 9-month-old Rat Terrier suffering from detached retinas and glaucoma in both eyes. The retinas were beyond repair and there was no cure for glaucoma, just management. “I’m sure she was having trouble seeing me,” says […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/blind-dog-scent-work/
| February 20, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues January 2019
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Idaho – Senate Bill 1312 would increase penalties for any person who purposely injures or harasses a service dog or a service […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-january-2019/
| January 22, 2019
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Watch for Warning Signs of an Aggressive Dog
Aggressive Dogs: Body Language It’s very important to learn to recognize signs of an aggressive dog and potential dog fight. It can mean the difference between a romp at the dog park or a day in the veterinary emergency room. You have to be able to decode the body language of an aggressive dog. Here […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/warning-signs-aggressive-dog-fight-bite-barking/
| May 12, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Washington: Ask Committee to Support First Step in Eliminating Breed-Specific Laws
January 18, 2019 The Washington State House Committee on Public Safety considers a bill on Monday, Jan. 21, that is a first step towards prohibiting local jurisdictions from passing breed-specific legislation (BSL). Under the bill, however, Washington cities and counties will still be able to pass BSL if they provide an exemption to dogs that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-ask-committee-support-first-step-eliminating-breed-specific-laws/
| January 18, 2019
Legislative Alerts
Washington: Ask Committee to Support First Step in Eliminating Breed-Specific Laws
January 18, 2019 The Washington State House Committee on Public Safety considers a bill on Monday, Jan. 21, that is a first step towards prohibiting local jurisdictions from passing breed-specific legislation (BSL). Under the bill, however, Washington cities and counties will still be able to pass BSL if they provide an exemption to dogs that […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-ask-committee-support-first-step-eliminating-breed-specific-laws-2/
| January 18, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Allan Unleashed: Everything Old is New Again
Dog owners are nothing if not fickle in their tastes. Breed popularity is cyclical through the years and, too often, based on a dog’s random star turn in a movie, TV commercial, or YouTube video (with little research done on the breed’s exercise and grooming needs.) What Happened to Afghan Hounds? Most people are surprised […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/allan-unleashed-everything-old-new-again/
| December 6, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
How to Watch: The Rose City Classic Dog Show
Spanning five days, the Rose City Classic in Portland, Oregon, is one of the largest and most popular dog shows in the United States. More than 185 individual breeds will be represented from January 16 -20, starting with specialty shows on Wednesday and followed by four days of all-breed shows. On top of conformation, performance and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-rose-city-classic/
| January 10, 2019
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
My Dog Won’t Play at The Dog Park
Hello Citizen Canine, I like to take my rescued Pug to the dog park. My dog LOVES people, but I want him to have dog friends that he can visit with and I would be so happy if enjoyed playing with other dogs. "Bosco" will sniff other dogs when he meets them on leash on […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/play-at-dog-park/
| May 5, 2015