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![Toy Group Second and Best of Breed: GCH CH Pequest Wasabi, Pekingese; Toy Group judging at the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/28102628/WKCTY-2020-02-10-20.35.03-DSC03659-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Events
8 Things You May Not Know About the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
There's so much to do and see at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® that even longtime attendees may not know the ins and outs of the event. There are the breed sessions, competitions in agility and obedience, and of course, the big events of group judging and best in show. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/things-about-the-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show/
| June 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Why Dog Core Strength Matters in Agility and At Home
Does your dog have a fitness routine? When I started training in dog agility in the 1990s most competitors didn't know very much about canine sports medicine. It wasn't uncommon to take dogs directly from being crated at a show to quickly go run a full course—no warm-up whatsoever. Thankfully, over the last two decades, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/why-dog-core-strength-matters/
| June 6, 2022
Legislative Alerts
New York Wrap-Up: Retail Ban Passes, but Many Victories for Dog Owners
The New York legislature has adjourned for the year. Although the bill to prohibit the sale of purpose-bred pets at retail pet stores passed on the last day of session, there were also many victories this session for dog owners. AKC Government Relations thanks the Associated Dog Clubs of New York State and the many […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-wrap-retail-ban-passes-many-victories-dog-owners/
| June 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in NYC from May 11-14. Here's how to watch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-to-watch-westminster/
| June 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Incontinence in Dogs: Why Does My Housetrained Dog Pee Indoors?
Accidents happen, but as a dog owner, there are two things that no one likes to witness. First, immediately after an outdoor bathroom break, your dog comes into the house and dribbles urine across the floor. Or, worse, your adult canine looks you squarely in the eye and urinates in front of you. These could […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/incontinence-in-dogs/
| June 3, 2022
![Gabriel Comfort Dog Chalk on the Block Uvalde Town Square](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/03130239/Gabriel-Comfort-Dog-Chalk-on-the-Block-Uvalde-Town-Square-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
Comfort Dogs Build a Bridge to Healing from Uvalde to Sandy Hook
When the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting happened nearly 10 years ago, my town was in shambles, unable to comprehend why we lost 20 children and six educators to gun violence. As a senior in nearby Newtown High School, just a mile from the elementary school, I was in lockdown for two hours in my […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lcc-comfort-dogs-build-a-bridge-to-healing/
| June 3, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee’s Two-year Legislative Session Ends with Wins for Dogs and Dog Owners
This week’s enactment of “Joker’s Law” wrapped up Tennessee’s 2021-2022 legislative session with several significant wins for dogs and dog owners. The American Kennel Club Government Relations team (AKC GR) thanks AKC club members, dog owners, sportsmen, allied organizations, and every individual who contacted lawmakers about legislation that affects our dogs. A special thank you […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessees-two-year-legislative-session-ends-wins-dogs-dog-owners/
| June 3, 2022
![Golden Retriever standing on a paddle board in the water.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/02145036/Golden-Retriever-standing-on-a-paddle-board-in-the-water-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Stand-Up Paddle Board With Your Dog
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is a popular summer activity that you can actually do with your dog. It combines surfing and paddling into a full-body workout. With some patience and the right equipment, you can teach your dog to ride on the board while you push merrily along. Here's what you need to know before […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/paddle-board-with-dog/
| June 2, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee: Bill to Protect Police, Fire, Search-and-Rescue, and Service Dogs Enacted!
The voices of Tennessee dog owners were heard! Senate Bill 2013, legislation supported by the American Kennel Club (AKC), was signed by Governor Bill Lee on June 1st, and takes effect on July 1, 2022. Also known as “Joker’s Law,” this bill revises the offense of killing or severely injuring a police, fire, search-and-rescue, or […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-bill-protect-police-fire-search-rescue-service-dogs-enacted/
| June 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Feature
How to Be More Inclusive to LGBTQ Dog People at Shows and Beyond
Editor’s Note: The American Kennel Club has had a long history of inclusion across our sport for exhibitors and spectators from all walks of life. We are sharing the stories and voices of LGBTQ community members. Here, Sassafras Lowrey shares tips on how to be more inclusive as dog owners and handlers. You can read […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lgbtq-101-dog-people/
| June 2, 2022