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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Italian Greyhound Breeder Shares Tips on Socializing Puppies
Much has been written about the need for socializing puppies at an early age, but sometimes even an experienced breeder might forget about this necessity, especially if it's been a while since they raised a litter. One of the things I’ve learned during my almost 50-year involvement with Italian Greyhounds is that this breed is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-shares-tips-on-socializing-puppies/
| April 25, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Fun Things To Do With Your Dog In Tampa, Florida
Photo: Nick Haskins/Flickr The Tampa, Florida, area has been getting more and more dog friendly over the last several years. Owners bring their four-legged friends almost everywhere. Here are seven fun things to do with your dog in the Tampa Bay area. 1. Go To The Park Take a walk along the bay at Ballast Point […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-fun-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-tampa/
| April 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Fun Things To Do With Your Dog In Los Angeles
Photo: Y Nakanishi/Flickr With its warm climate, urban metropolis, and close proximity to outdoor adventures, Los Angeles is definitely a dog-friendly city. Here are seven fun things to do with your dog in L.A., whether you live there permanently, or you're just visiting with your best friend. 1. Take A Hike There are hundreds of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-fun-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-los-angeles/
| April 20, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Fun Things to Do With Your Dog in Chicago
Chicago is a pooch-friendly place, with no shortage of activities that dogs and humans can enjoy together. Here are seven fun things to do with your furry friend in the Windy City. 1. Go To The Park Photo: Matt Stratton/Flickr Chicago has tons of parks where you can walk your dog on a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-fun-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-chicago/
| April 20, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Fun Things To Do With Your Dog In Miami
The party never ends in the sizzling city of Miami—and four-legged friends are welcome to come and play! Here are seven great things to do with your dog in Miami. 1. Go To The Park Walk amongst the palm trees in North Shore Open Space Park, or along the water in South Pointe […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-fun-things-to-do-with-your-dog-in-miami/
| April 20, 2016
Canine Partners
Make Your Life Easier – Teach Your Dog Some Self-Control
By AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Breanne Long For your sake - and that of your canine companions, teaching self-control, also called impulse control, is an important aspect of dog ownership. Not only will it make your life easier, it makes for a calmer and more focused dog. If your dog dashes through doorways, starts into […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/make-your-life-easier-teach-your-dog-some-self-control/
| April 18, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Illinois Committee to Consider Bill Infringing on Animal Ownership Rights on 4/19
An Illinois committee is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, April 19, that would make several changes to the laws regarding those charged with cruelty and whose animals are seized. AKC’s concerns with HB 4443 include the following: Requirement that peace officers arrest without a warrant or “issue a notice to appear in person” […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/il-hb4443-house-hearing/
| April 15, 2016
Legislative Alerts
CT Alert: AKC Concerned with SB 228, HB 5344 – Efforts to Undermine Property Rights in Animals
Friday, April 15, 2016 Connecticut Senate Bill 228, which seeks to allow non-economic damages in cases involving injury to a pet, and House Bill 5344, which seeks to create court-appointed animal advocates in court cases involving pets, are currently pending in the Connecticut General Assembly. The American Kennel Club (AKC) believes that far-reaching unintended consequences […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-multi-bill-post-april-15-2016/
| April 15, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Police Officer Makes Split Decision That Saves Dog’s Life
Rattlesnakes are a common sighting in Southern California, but that doesn’t make them any less deadly—a lesson learned the hard way by the family of a Labrador Retriever who has a police officer to thank for saving their pet’s life. On April 4, Officer Chris Dransfeldt of the La Verne Police Department received a call […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/police-officer-makes-split-decision-that-saves-dogs-life/
| April 13, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Wash. State Regulatory Alert: Public Comment Needed on Snoqualmie Wildlife Area Plan Development
Tuesday, April 05, 2016 On Monday, April 11, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold a public workshop to discuss new management plans for the Snoqualmie Wildlife Area. One of the area’s units, Cherry Valley, located near the town of Duval, is used for hunting and wildlife-related recreation. To ensure that future […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/washington-snoqualmie-wildlife-area-plan-development/
| April 5, 2016