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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
The Many (Some Surprising) Uses and Benefits of Scent Work
Lisa Mallory's Doberman, Kelly, does an exterior search for birch and anise oil. We've all heard about the incredible power of a dog's nose. Search and rescue dogs locate victims trapped under feet of rubble; K-9s track down fleeing suspects; and detection dogs alert to the presence of explosives, drugs, or other materials. But […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/many-uses-benefits-scent-work/
| June 19, 2017
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Puppy Proofing: Save Your Home From Puppy Destruction
Your new puppy has been home for two days, and you are already wondering how you are going to keep her from tearing the house down. Shouldn’t she know better? First, remember that this is a baby dog, no different than a human toddler. Don’t expect your puppy to understand that she should not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/save-home-puppy-destruction/
| June 19, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Burke County (NC) Considering Amendments to Kennel Laws on Tuesday (6/20)
The Burke County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, June 20, on several amendments to the county's kennel laws.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/burke-county-nc-considering-amendments-to-kennel-laws-on-tuesday-6-20/
| June 19, 2017
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma City Considering Sterilization, Other Animal Control Law Changes Tomorrow- June 20
The Oklahoma City Council is holding a public hearing TOMORROW (Tuesday, June 20) on a proposal that would require the mandatory sterilization and other actions for dogs deemed to be 'menacing' or 'dangerous'.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-city-considering-sterilization-other-animal-control-law-changes-tomorrow-june-20/
| June 19, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Kansas Dog Park Renamed to Honor Fallen K-9
Any day is a great day to honor a K-9 officer. Tuesday, June 13th was a particularly celebratory day for residents and officers of Wichita, Kan. On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council unanimously voted to rename the Meridian Dog Park, "K-9 Rooster Park," the Wichita Eagle reports. K-9 Rooster, a member of the Wichita […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/kansas-dog-park-renamed-honor-fallen-k-9/
| June 14, 2017
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Summer Kennel Safety and Comfort Tips
Summer arrives this month, and most of the country has already experienced hot, muggy weather. I hope these ideas will help protect your home, kennel, and dogs from summer hazards. Check all air conditioners and fans. Make sure they are clean, in good working order, and properly wired. Clean and change the filters often. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/summer-kennel-safety-and-comfort-tips/
| June 13, 2017
Chairman's Reports
June 2017 Chairman’s Report
Making New Strides in Canine Health Whether our passion lies in the show ring, the field, the whelping box, or any combination thereof, our goal to produce, raise and own healthy purebred dogs is one we all share. With that objective in mind, I would like to tell you about the incredible advancements that we […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/june-2017-chairmans-report/
| June 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Monitoring Your Senior Dog’s Health — When Aging Is More Than Aging
Just like people, as dogs get older their bodies, brains, and behavior change. Some of these changes are easy to spot, like sleeping more, but others, like hearing loss, might easily be overlooked. Owners sometimes write off these changes as normal signs of old age, but there is a difference between normal aging and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/monitoring-your-senior-dogs-health-when-aging-is-more-than-aging/
| June 12, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels Each month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) profiles breeders to hear about how they got started, their breeding program, and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with AKC Breeder of Merit Jennifer Young-Hopkins of Y-Farms Kennels in Zachary, La. Here, she answers questions about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/jennifer-young-hopkins-y-farms-kennels/
| June 9, 2017
Expert Advice: Conformation
Meet Puck: A Predator’s Nightmare and Impressive Young Show Dog
Puck poses for a photo in Wyoming en route to the 2016 Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America National Specialty in Pleasanton, Calif. That 6,400 round-mile road trip was the longest time he has been away from home. His Australian breeders named him Puck, since each puppy in his litter carries a moniker for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/meet-puck-impressive-show-dog/
| June 9, 2017