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Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2015
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2015 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama — House Bill 261 seeks to restrict tethering of dogs and to establish minimum outdoor enclosure requirements of 100 square feet for up to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2015/state-issues-march-2015/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New From AKC Government Relations March 2015
You’ve probably heard the philosophical question, “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” AKC club members may wish to ponder a similar question, “If your club does great things for dogs, do your lawmakers know?” Positive publicity in the media and in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2015/whats-new-february-march/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Tales from the Trenches: Help Prevent Bad Dog Law
Guest columnist Patricia Johnson has bred, handled, and owned Best In Show Boston Terriers for 35 years. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit, an “AKC Gazette” breed columnist for Boston Terriers, served on her local animal advisory board for 9 years, and authored a pet disaster plan for her city. She owns Pat’s Grooming […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2015/tales-from-the-trenches-help-prevent-bad-dog-law/
| June 14, 2018
Chairman's Reports
June 2018 Chairman’s Report
We dog fanciers know that there is nothing quite as wonderful and fulfilling as our Sport. We also know we are our own best advocate. Since we launched consumer-targeted initiatives like AKC Canine Good Citizen and AKC Family Dog many years ago, we have pursued a continuous campaign to share the joy of purebred dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/june-2018-chairmans-report/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues September 2017
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California —AB 485 seeks to require all dogs, cats, and rabbits offered for retail sale […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-september-2017/state-issues-september-2017/
| December 13, 2017
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues October 2017
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2017 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California —AB 485 requires that all pet dogs, cats, and rabbits offered for retail sale […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-october-2017/state-issues-october-2017/
| December 13, 2017
Pages
The Evolution of Dog Sports Resources
Traditional Dog Sports Conformation Obedience Tracking Herding Earthdog Coursing The Middle Ages Canine Good Citizen Agility S.T.A.R. Puppy Rally Expanding AKC's Reach Coursing Ability Test (CAT) AKC Therapy Dog 4-6 Month Puppy Class Search and Rescue NOHS FSS Open Shows Barn Hunt Dock Diving Fast CAT Farm Dog Certified Agility ACT Class Trick […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/education-summit/evolution-dog-sports-resources/
| June 8, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Substantial Reduction in the Number of Abandoned Dogs Entering Shelters
Dog lovers all over the US have reason to celebrate news from the NAIA, which reported recently that the number of dogs entering US shelters has dropped significantly over the past few decades to new lows. Digging deeper into the matter, NAIA also learned that only about three percent of dogs in our country’s shelters […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/substantial-reduction-in-the-number-of-abandoned-dogs-entering-shelters/
| July 20, 2015
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Training Dogs for Swimming Pool Safety
When a dog visits my home, whether a puppy or a guest, I immediately go into pool safety training mode. It goes without saying that dogs should be supervised in the pool area at all times. But there’s always the possibility that they could get into the pool area undetected. Falling in the pool could […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-dogs-for-swimming-pool-safety/
| June 16, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Washoe County, NV UPDATE GOOD NEWS!
June 17, 2015 AKC has learned that these ordinances have been pulled from the June 23rd agenda. The Washoe County Commission has directed animal services to return to the drafting board and has indicated that they do not want ordinances that will negatively impact responsible breeders or animal oriented businesses in a negative manner. AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washoe-county-nv-update/
| June 17, 2015