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Expert Advice: Government Relations
UPDATED – Misuse of Service Dogs Hurts the Disabled and Responsible Dog Owners
Would you lie to get a handicapped parking placard? Would you fake an injury that required the use of a wheelchair to obtain special services? Would you feign a life-threatening illness to qualify for a Make-A-Wish trip? Most people would never do these things because they harm those who are truly disabled and need special […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/updated-misuse-service-dogs-hurts-disabled-responsible-owners/
| December 9, 2015
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Update: Phoenix Pet Store Lawsuit Faces Uncertain Future after Trial Court Defeat
The federal district court in Arizona recently granted judgment in favor of the City of Phoenix and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in a lawsuit brought by the owners of a pet store. At question in the suit was whether Phoenix’s ordinance that restricted pet stores to selling dogs and cats obtained […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/phoenix_lawsuit_district_court_ruling_august_4_update/
| August 6, 2015
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Ask NC General Assembly to Override Veto of Bill Protecting Private Property
UPDATE (June 1, 2015): Governor McCrory vetoed HB 405 on Friday, May 29. The legislature now has the option of overriding this veto with a 3/5 majority vote in both chambers. The AKC supports this measure and urges North Carolinians to contact their state senator and representative today and ask them support a veto override. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/nc-hb405-unauthorized-surveillance-private-property/
| May 19, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
The Canine Good Citizen: A Title for Well-Mannered Dogs
Canine Good Citizen®The AKC Canine Good Citizen program is recognized as the gold standard for good canine manners. Dogs who pass the 10-step test will earn the AKC’s official “CGC” title. This e-book is a great place to learn what the CGC is all about. It includes a breakdown of the test items and what […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/canine-good-citizen-titlel-mannered-dogs-good-behavior/
| May 8, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Training Your Dog: The Power of the Reward
Capturing Your Dog's AttentionYou might not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, as the cliché says, but you can teach almost any dog to obey basic commands, trainers and handlers agree. It's best to begin training a dog at the puppy stage. Start when the puppy is about seven weeks old and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-dog-reward-obedience-commands/
| April 20, 2015
Expert Advice: Studies
Imitation: Doggy see, doggy do
Research Indicates that Some Dogs Can Emulate Their Owner’s ActionsSome dogs are copycats. Experiments indicate that some breeds are capable of emulating the actions of their owners. "Where did my dog learn that?" The next time you ask yourself that question, take a look in the mirror. A study published in “Proceedings of the Royal […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/imitation-dogs-copying-behavior/
| April 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Breed Improvements: Old Problems and New Solutions
There is a general movement within the dog world that has breeders and their clubs looking for new ways to make breed improvements. This is occurring because of the growing arsenal of tools available to breeders and their clubs. Given these conditions, the opportunity for making improvements is well within the reach of most clubs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/breed-improvements-problems-solutions-specialty-show/
| April 23, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Band of Working Dogs Keep the Peace at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Guardians of the ZooAfrican elephants are the unexpected residents of 724 acres of lush forest and pasture in southwest Pennsylvania. Even more surprising, is a group of elite canines that helps to protect these endangered animals from wildlife and human intruders. The International Conservation Center (ICC), which is part of the Pittsburgh Zoo, is dedicated […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-protect-elephants-pittsburgh-zoo/
| May 20, 2015
Expert Advice: Cleaning
Fleas and Their Control
By the time most owners discover fleas on their pet; their home is usually part of the problem. Controlling and eliminating fleas requires understanding that the flea life cycle has three working parts. Each part can be found wherever dogs like to sleep, play and spend time. The three part life cycle involves: eggs, larvae […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/fleas-control-elimination-dermatitis/
| April 27, 2015
Expert Advice: News
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces $400K Grant For Canine Cancer Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announced Jan. 6 the funding of a grant that is focused on further understanding hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer in dogs. The project, titled "A Novel Approach For Prevention Of Canine Hemangiosarcoma," is funded by three groups whose breeds have been affected by this cancer, the American Boxer Charitable […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-canine-health-foundation-announces-400k-grant-for-canine-cancer-research/
| January 8, 2016