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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips for Issues Between Multiple Pets
Multiple pets can mean more fun and affection, but there are also extra challenges. These 10 tips will help you manage a multi-pet household.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/multiple-pet-issues/
| November 3, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Three-Legged “Valley” Competes in 2023 Flyball CanAm Classic
As you're watching a Flyball relay race, you might not notice anything different about Valley. Look closer: she competes in Flyball with three legs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/valley-flyball-canam-classic/
| November 2, 2023
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Expert Advice: Names
The Most Popular Dog Names of 2023
You did the dog breed research, you stocked up on all the puppy essentials, you puppy-proofed your home, you found a veterinarian, you've booked basic dog training classes, and you chose the best dog food. But there's another big decision to make: what in the world are you going to name your new puppy or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/most-popular-dog-names/
| November 1, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Most Popular Boy Dog Names
Choosing your boy dog's name is important, as it's a name you and your new puppy will be living with for a long time, so it deserves some thought. A good boy dog name can actually enhance your dog's responsiveness and improve communication between you over a lifetime. We've compiled the top 100+ most popular […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-100-boy-dog-names/
| November 1, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Most Popular Girl Dog Names
Choosing a name for your girl dog requires some creative inspiration and plenty of thought. After all, this is a name that you'll be saying to your new puppy every day for many happy years ahead. Like human baby girl names, female dog names rise and fall in popularity. It's unlikely you're meeting a lot […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-100-girl-dog-names/
| November 1, 2023
Legislative Alerts
MA: Hybrid Public Hearing on Multiple Bills Impacting Dogs Wednesday 11/8 – Take Action Now!
On Wednesday, November 8, one dozen animal bills impacting dogs and breeders are on the agenda for review by the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture (JENRA). The hybrid public hearing is scheduled to start at 1PM. The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department (AKC GR) has tracked most of these bills […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-hybrid-public-hearing-multiple-bills-impacting-dogs-wednesday-11-8-take-action-now/
| October 31, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Intervertebral Disk Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a neurologic condition affecting the spinal cord. It can range in severity, from pain to paralysis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/intervertebral-disk-disease-dogs/
| October 24, 2023
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Canine Partners
All American Dog Adds “Rally Champion” to his Resume
RACH Boone Of The Big House CDX BN RM3 RAE2 RATCH CGC TKE owned by Sandra M. Muench of Plant City, FL Now almost 8 years old, Boone, an Australian Cattle Dog mix, was found wandering in Georgia. He was taken to a Florida rescue group to foster for adoption. After seeing his online photo […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/american-dog-adds-rach-resume/
| October 19, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Texas Special Session: Problematic Dangerous Dog Bill Introduced
Last week two identical dangerous dog bills were introduced during the 3rd Texas Called Session of 2023. House Bill 98 and Senate Bill 39 expand Texas dangerous dog law to deem a dog dangerous if it causes bodily injury. At this time, neither bill has received a committee referral and there are no hearings scheduled. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-special-session-problematic-dangerous-dog-bill-introduced/
| October 17, 2023
Legislative Alerts
NJ: Monroe Twp., Borough of Hillsdale to Consider Restricting Consumer Choice in Pets
In the coming weeks, both Monroe Township and the Borough of Hillsdale in New Jersey will consider ordinances to restrict pet stores to selling only dogs sourced from shelters and rescues. Monroe Township: On Monday, October 23, at 7PM, Monroe Township will consider Ordinance O:40-2023 entitled “Animal Control”, which will prohibit pet stores from selling […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-monroe-twp-borough-hillsdale-consider-restricting-consumer-choice-pets/
| October 17, 2023