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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Spotlight: Dea Godlevsky
Eighteen-year-old Dea Godlevsky has just recently aged out of junior showmanship, but she's made her mark on the sport with her achievements as a Junior Handler.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-dea-godlevsky/
| March 31, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Update March 2023
AKC Government Relations continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2023 Legislation Tracking map and click on “Federal Bills” 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. Congress – […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-update-march-2023/
| March 30, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR March 2023
The bills for this year’s legislative session continue to come in fast and furious. At the state level, we are seeing an abundance of ‘bond for care’ bills, breeder regulation bills, and retail pet sales bans, among other topics. On the federal level, we’ve seen we the reintroduction of the highly problematic Puppy Protection Act […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-march-2023/
| March 30, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Create a Springtime Egg Hunt Your Dog Will Love
Egg hunts are a springtime tradition, but don't let kids have all the fun! Create an egg hunt for your dog for a simple, fun scent game your pup will love.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/springtime-plastic-egg-hunts-for-dogs/
| March 30, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Texas Senate Bill Regulating Hobbyists Heard Yesterday, Continued Action Requested
Senate Bill 876 was heard yesterday in the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice. The bill was left pending in the committee after several senators expressed concern and urged the sponsor to work with AKC to find some common ground. A staff member from the AKC GR team attended the hearing and testified against the bill. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-senate-bill-regulating-hobbyists-heard-yesterday-continued-action-requested/
| March 29, 2023
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Sports & Events
AKC Agility League Spotlight
This issue’s spotlight shines on Tulla, who represents the tallest breed of dog and one seldom seen in the agility ring: the Irish Wolfhound. But Tulla’s owner & handler, Traci Kinard, tells us that Tulla loves the sport & delights in hearing the crowds cheer her on! She says they are proud to represent giant […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-spotlight-tulla/
| March 28, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Texas Urgent Reminder: Dog Owners Rights are in Jeopardy, Hearing Tomorrow, 3/28
A Texas Senate Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, March 28 on Senate Bill 876 which will require anyone who owns 5 or more intact female dogs over 6 months of age to become a state licensed dog breeder – even if they never breed a litter or sell a single dog. This […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-urgent-reminder-dog-owners-rights-jeopardy-hearing-tomorrow-3-28/
| March 27, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Urgent Texas Alert: Senate Committee to Consider Bill Regulating Hobbyists on 3/28
A Texas Senate Committee has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, March 28 on Senate Bill 876 which will require anyone who owns 5 or more intact female dogs over 6 months of age to become a state licensed dog breeder – even if they never breed a litter or sell a single dog. This […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-texas-alert-senate-committee-consider-bill-regulating-hobbyists-3-28/
| March 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Feature
Family Honors Late Mother with Flyball’s “Emily Getty Cup”
The Fur Fun Flyball team is no stranger to competing at events like the 2023 AKC Flyball Dog Challenge Presented by Tractor Supply Company that took place this past February 25 and 26 in Ocala, Florida. But this year, things for the team, which includes Phil Getty and his daughter, Grace, are different. This is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-flyball-emily-getty-cup/
| March 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Feature
Portuguese Podengo Service Dog Introduces Owner to World of Dog Sports
In the ring, Addict the Portuguese Podengo is the center of attention. The 36-pound dog displays both substance and splash while...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/portuguese-podengo-service-dog-and-athlete/
| March 23, 2023