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Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues October 2019
From Our Nation's Capitol AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-october-2019/
| October 25, 2019
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Expert Advice: Training
CGC & Me: Hemingway The GSD Is A Hard-Working Dog Sports Dynamo
The AKC Canine Good Citizen program gave Hemingway a strong training foundation. Now, the GSD is dominating dog sports from FastCAT to Barn Hunt, and more.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/canine-good-citizen-hemingway-the-gsd-is-a-dog-sports-star/
| October 15, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues September 2019
From Our Nation's Capitol Although neither chamber is in session this week, the AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-september-2019/
| October 1, 2019
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
CGC & Me: Callie the Brussels Griffon Embraces Outsize Role As Small Service Dog
BGs: How Deep Is Your Love? Callie is a 1-year-old Brussels Griffon living in Marlow, New Hampshire, with her owner Karin Strickland. Karin had recently lost her 13-year-old Boston Terrier, Sammie, and she knew she needed another dog in her life. After becoming enamored with BGs last year, Karin found a responsible breeder, and soon […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/canine-good-citizen-callie-shines-as-small-service-dog/
| September 13, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues August 2019
Local/Other: Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in U.S. Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-august-2019/
| August 27, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues August 2019
From Our Nation's Capitol The AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKCThe AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-august-2019/
| August 27, 2019
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Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
The Dos and Don’ts of Home Dog Grooming and Hygiene
While good hygiene habits are essential for a healthy dog, unlike humans, most dogs do not require daily hygiene and grooming habits. What is required, and how often, depends on the breed. The Afghan Hound, Poodle, and Komondor — just to name a few — require regular grooming (but are certainly worth the effort), whereas […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/dog-grooming-at-home/
| August 17, 2019
Legislative Alerts
Fort Smith, AR: URGENT—$500 PER PET Annual Breeding License Approved. Take Action NOW to Repeal
Friday, August 16, 2019 Please share this information with dog owners and breeders in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Immediate action is needed. Responsible dog and cat breeders—and citizens of Fort Smith who wish to obtain dogs and cats from local breeders in the future—are urged to immediately contact the Fort Smith Board of Directors and ask […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/fort-smith-ar-urgent-500-per-pet-annual-breeding-license-approved-take-action-now-repeal/
| August 16, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues July 2019
The AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: U.S. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-july-2019/
| July 30, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues June 2019
Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in U.S. Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or introduced […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/local-issues-june-2019/
| June 28, 2019