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Legislative Alerts
Rhode Island Alert: Multiple Hearings on Bills Impacting Dogs March 9 and 10, 2021
This week, the House Judiciary Committee is accepting testimony on multiple bills. Text of bills are embedded in the links. AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) strongly encourages Rhode Island residents to take action as follows: Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at the rise of the House: DOGS OUTSIDE AND UNATTENDED - H. 5736 would amend the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/rhode-island-alert-multiple-hearings-bills-impacting-dogs-march-9-10-2021/
| March 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs of the Emerald Isle: Celebrating Irish Dog Breeds
From tenacious terriers to stunning sighthounds, learn more about the 8 AKC-recognized Irish dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/irish-dog-breeds/
| March 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Types of Dog Allergies and How to Treat Them
Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to things. There are different causes of allergic reactions, which can range in severity depending on your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-allergies-symptoms-treatment/
| March 7, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: Ask Committee to Oppose Animal Rights Bill Providing Lawyers for Dogs on March 9
On Tuesday, March 9, the Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee will consider a bill that provides court-appointed advocates to represent the “interests of justice” in a case involving health, safety or injury to a dog or cat. Senate Bill 153 is similar to bills being introduced in other states in an effort to alter the legal […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-ask-committee-oppose-animal-rights-bill-providing-lawyers-dogs-march-9/
| March 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Dogs Eating Cicadas: Tasty Treat or Trouble?
Sometime in spring, when the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees, your dog may suddenly start digging up the yard. They can hear something you can’t yet hear – juvenile cicadas tunneling through the ground getting ready to emerge. Most of the more than 3,000 types of cicadas appear every 2 to 5 years, and their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dogs-eating-cicadas-tasty-treat-or-trouble/
| March 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How K9 Sport Sack Can Help You Adventure With Your Dog – Big or Small
Paid Advertisement Hiking, backpacking, bicycling, shopping at the local farmers market, dining outside, and even commuting to your office. Wouldn’t you love to take your dog with you wherever dogs are allowed to go? Now it’s possible to do exactly that with the help of K9 Sport Sack carriers, no matter the size of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/k9-sport-sack-can-help-adventure-dog-big-small/
| March 4, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Florida Committee to Vote TOMORROW (3/3/21) on Bill to Strictly Limit Tethering, Authorize Confiscation of Tethered Dogs
Senate Bill 650 seeks to ban unattended tethering of dogs and cats, with limited exemptions that would apply only during certain weather conditions. SB 650 would also authorize confiscation of an improperly tethered dog. The bill is on the agenda of the Senate Committee on Agriculture tomorrow, March 3, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. As introduced, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/florida-committee-vote-tomorrow-3-3-21-bill-strictly-limit-tethering-authorize-confiscation-tethered-dogs/
| March 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Canine Partner Olive Prevails in Flyball & More
Alysha Riel, a veterinary technician in Minnesota, was working with a local veterinarian who recommended that she get her mixed-breed dog Olive into Flyball, a relay race event complete with jumps, a springloaded box, and a ball. One class was all it took to fall in love with the world of dog sports. Get to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-month-canine-partner-olive-prevails-flyball/
| March 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Studies
COVID-19 and Dogs’ Sleep: Pandemic Routines Could be Stressing Canines Out
How much of the day should a dog spend snoozing? This perennial question has felt more pressing the past year, with humans locked down at home and able to pay much closer attention to their pooches' sleeping habits. So should your dog really be sleeping for 12 hours a day? Or is there a problem? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/covid-19-and-dogs-sleep-new-routines-could-be-stressing-canines-out/
| March 1, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Rhode Island Alert: “Lawyers for Dogs” Bill with Hearings on March 2, 2021
AKC Government Relations (AKC GR) encourages Rhode Island residents to take action as soon as possible on H. 5577, which seeks to create court-appointed legal advocates for animals. The bill will be considered by the House Judiciary Committee at a public hearing on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, starting at 7pm. AKC opposes H. 5577 because […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/rhode-island-alert-lawyers-dogs-bill-hearings-march-2-2021/
| March 1, 2021