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Expert Advice: Home & Living
9 Every Day Items You Might Forget About That Are Hazardous to Dogs
Anyone living with a baby or toddler knows to be vigilant about household safety hazards and takes steps to keep children safe. But as a dog owner, do you take the same care to protect your pets from common household objects? Try to see your environment from your dog’s point of view and determine what […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/items-you-might-forget-that-are-hazardous-to-dogs/
| March 5, 2018
Expert Advice: Basic Training
The Name Game – Does Your Dog Like Her Name?
Many dogs hate their names because their owners always use their names as part of a verbal correction. Make sure your dog likes its name. Here is a fun game to play to increase the positive association. They constantly hear: “Rover, No!” “Rover, Down!;” “Rover, Quiet!” The list goes on and on. It might be […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/name-game-dog-like/
| July 23, 2015
Legislative Alerts
More Rhode Island Dog Bills to be Considered on Wednesday, March 7
The Rhode Island House Health, Education, and Welfare Committee is scheduled to consider more dog-related bills at its Wednesday, March 7 hearing. One of these bills, House Bill 7609, may impact dog handlers. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages all concerned Rhode Island residents to contact the committee members and respectfully share their views. House […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/more-rhode-island-dog-bills-being-considered-march-7/
| March 6, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Minnesota Bills Seek To Make Misrepresentation Of A Service Dog A Crime
Companion Minnesota bills, House File 3157 and Senate File 2646, seek to make it a crime to misrepresent a dog as a service animal or a service animal in training. First violations would qualify as petty misdemeanors with fines up to $100. Second or subsequent violations would qualify as misdemeanors with 30 hours of community service for an […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/minnesota-bills-seek-making-misrepresentation-service-dog-crime/
| March 5, 2018
Legislative Alerts
New Hampshire’s Commercial Kennel Bill Amended, Vote Expected on March 8
New Hampshire Senate Bill 569, which seeks to expand those considered “commercial kennels” by the state and create bond for care requirements, has been amended by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The bill may be voted on during the next session of the full New Hampshire State Senate, which is currently scheduled for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-hampshire-commercial-kennel-bill-amended-vote-expected-march-8/
| March 5, 2018
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Expert Advice: Events
The Voice Of Westminster Reflects On 27 Years In The Ring
When he debuted as the voice of Westminster in 1990, David Frei was an outsider in many ways, even though he had been a breeder-owner-handler of Afghan Hounds for the previous 20 years. Next month, the affable New Yorker leaves after 27 years as a national television personality and the voice for all dogs. Frei, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/voice-westminster-reflects-27-years-ring/
| February 10, 2016
Legislative Alerts
Onondaga County, Ny To Consider Tethering Regulations On Tuesday (3/6)
The Onondaga County Legislature Public Safety Committee will consider new regulations regarding tethering during its hearing tomorrow (Tuesday, March 6). Two separate proposals are expected to be considered: “Proposal A” would prohibit anyone from tethering a dog outdoors for more than 2 hours when the temperature is lower than 32 degrees or higher than 90 degrees […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/onondaga-county-ny-consider-tethering-regulations-tuesday/
| March 5, 2018
Expert Advice: News
11-Year-Old Girl Donates Allowance to Buy K-9s Bulletproof Vests
In January, the Canton Police Department laid to rest one of its K-9 officers. Jethro, a three-year-old German Shepherd Dog, was mortally wounded while responding to a burglary. The department received an outpouring of support from around the country, including more than 2,000 letters sent to Jethro’s handler, Ryan Davis. Officer Davis, who was partnered […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/girl-donates-allowance-for-vests/
| March 17, 2016
Chairman's Reports
June 2016 Chairman’s Report
We come together every quarter to share information about the status of our sport and the financial health of our organization; to introduce new ideas that may shape our future; sometimes to elect our directors; and certainly for camaraderie and the pleasure of catching up with fellow dog people. The face-to-face interactions that underscore these […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/june-2016-chairmans-report/
| June 12, 2016
Chairman's Reports
December 2015 Chairman’s Report
Ten years ago, the American Kennel Club took a bold step with a communications campaign that became the catalyst for a new corporate effort – to clearly establish and reinforce the American Kennel Club as the authority and advocate of purebred dogs in the eyes of the American public. Since then, AKC has made tremendous […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/december-2015-chairmans-report/
| December 12, 2015