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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Determined Dog’s Difficult Start to Life Doesn’t Stop Her From Diving
The Fig's life started out difficult, but that doesn't stop her from doing everything there is to do in Diving Dogs with her owner, Pam Dural.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-the-fig-staffordshire/
| April 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge Winners
The winners of the 2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge were crowned in each of the three disciplines: Air Retrieve, Distance Jumping and Hydro Dash.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2023-akc-diving-dogs-challenge-winners/
| April 6, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Diving Dog ‘Taxi’ Proves it’s Never Too Late to Get Started in Dog Sports
Taxi and Amanda Haldeman may be competing in the 2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge, but he got a later start to the sport at age four.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dog-taxi-senior-dog/
| April 6, 2023
Press Releases
ESPN, American Kennel Club Recognize V Foundation, Valvano Championship Anniversaries in Diving Dog Event at N.C. State
The American Kennel Club (AKC) and ESPN joined forces for the AKC Diving Dog Challenge, an all-star invitational competition hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. Highlights from the exciting dog sport event will air in a two-hour presentation on ESPN2 on Sunday, April […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/espn-american-kennel-club-recognize-v-foundation-valvano-championship-anniversaries-diving-dog-event-n-c-state/
| April 5, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Kentucky’s 2023 Legislative Session Ends with Positive Results for Dogs
The 2023 Kentucky legislative session ended with positive results for dogs, working K9s, and dog owners. The American Kennel Club Government Relations team (AKC GR) thanks AKC club members, dog owners, sportsmen, and every individual who contacted lawmakers about legislation that affects the dogs we love. Bills Opposed by AKC GR: HB 321 attempted to problematically […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kentuckys-2023-legislative-session-ends-positive-results-dogs/
| April 4, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Delaware Update: Reporting Animal Abuse, Regulating Barking Dogs, and Naming a State Dog
This week, Delaware legislative committees are considering bills regarding animal cruelty reporting and naming the rescue dog as the official state dog. In addition, while the hearing has not been rescheduled, legislators are still deliberating a bill that would regulate dog barking statewide. Below are the latest updates, along with information on how to comment: […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-update-reporting-animal-abuse-regulating-barking-dogs-naming-state-dog/
| April 3, 2023
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Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the 2024 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge
Find out how to tune in to the 2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge and what the canine sport of Diving Dogs is all about.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-to-watch-akc-diving-dogs/
| April 3, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Massachusetts’ Joint Judiciary Committee Considers Dog-Related Bills Next Week
At its upcoming hearing on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 1PM – 5PM, the Massachusetts Joint Judiciary Committee will consider multiple dog-related bills . The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports two, requests amendments to four, and opposes three of the proposals. The full agenda with links to bill text can be viewed here. AKC encourages […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/massachusetts-joint-judiciary-committee-considers-dog-related-bills-next-week/
| March 31, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Create a Springtime Egg Hunt Your Dog Will Love
Egg hunts are a springtime tradition, but don't let kids have all the fun! Create an egg hunt for your dog for a simple, fun scent game your pup will love.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/springtime-plastic-egg-hunts-for-dogs/
| March 30, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Delaware Update: Hearing to Consider Regulating Barking Dogs Postponed
AKC Government Relations has just learned that Delaware House Bill 84 regulating barking dogs will not be considered in today’s committee meeting. As introduced, the bill would prohibit dogs from barking more than 15 continuous minutes, or more than 30 minutes total in a day. AKC has been in contact with the sponsor, who has […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-update-hearing-consider-regulating-barking-dogs-postponed/
| March 29, 2023