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Legislative Alerts
Louisville, KY Alert: Problematic Animal Ordinance Set for Hearing Tomorrow (9/28)
Late yesterday, the American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department (AKC GR) learned that the Louisville Metro Council will consider a problematic animal ordinance tomorrow, Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6PM. The proposal seeks to: Define “retail pet store” as a commercial establishment that sells or offers for sale animals on its premises at retail, irrespective […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/louisville-ky-alert-problematic-animal-ordinance-set-hearing-tomorrow-9-28/
| September 27, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Summer 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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Canine Partners Spotlight Summer 2023
Fighting Canine Cancer in Memory of Deuce Amber Koerner received the 2022 AKC Canine Health Foundation’s Inspiration Award for her work to raise funds for canine cancer research. The Wisconsin resident organizes an annual walkathon in memory of her dog, Deuce, who she lost suddenly to cancer at age 7. She shares their story with […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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AKC Title Recognition Summer 2023
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Can Dogs See Ghosts?
While there are people who believe in the paranormal, have you ever wondered whether your dog is able to sense the spirits? After all, canines have extraordinary senses that are much sharper than a human's. And wouldn’t it be comforting to know that your dog is able to detect a loved one who has passed on? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-dogs-see-ghosts-spirits/
| October 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
Seeing Eye Dogs in Training Take to Newark Airport to Practice Their Skills
89 pups took to Newark International Airport this weekend as part of their training to become seeing eye dogs. The dogs, a host of German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, and Labrador Retrievers, are part of the New Jersey organization The Seeing Eye, which trains dogs to help the visually impaired. According to NJ.com, the dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/seeing-eye-dogs-at-newark-airport/
| April 4, 2017
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Managing Weaning Diarrhea
Scientific Services Nutritionist Russ Kelley answers common breeder questions Even if you follow all the recommended steps to a successful weaning, puppies can still experience weaning diarrhea. Russ Kelley, Scientific Services Nutritionist - Royal Canin U.S., answers some common questions about weaning diarrhea to help breeders better understand its causes, along with tips for reducing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/managing-weaning-diarrhea/
| September 19, 2023
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
Legislative Alerts
MA Action Alert: Oppose Bills Restricting Dog Owners and Kennels by October 3, 2023!
The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government (JCMRG) has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 1pm to 5pm, and will accept comments until October 3, on multiple animal bills, including two opposed by the American Kennel Club (AKC). TO INCREASE KENNEL SAFETY, AKA “OLLIE’S LAW” In the wake of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-action-alert-oppose-bills-restricting-dog-owners-kennels-october-3-2023/
| September 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Optimize Nutrition throughout the Reproductive Cycle
Diet is critical not only to puppies, but also for the health of the breeding female, whose nutritional needs vary with the stage of reproduction. The amount of added dietary energy needed to support a mother and her puppies can range from 0% to 300% or more, depending on the reproductive stage and litter size. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/optimize-nutrition-throughout-reproductive-cycle/
| September 19, 2023