Pulling on the leash is a common yet frustrating dog behavior. These 10 tips will help you teach your dog leash manners so you can both enjoy your walks.

Summary: On Wednesday, November 29, the Bakersfield City Council advanced the first reading of a proposal to overhaul the city’s laws related to dog ownership, dog breeding, and kennel licensing. While the agenda is not yet posted, it is likely this could be considered again on Wednesday, December 13.  It is essential that the council […]

Hank, a 3-year-old German Shepherd Dog, has changed the life of 10-year-old Harrison Brimner, who is autistic, and the lives of his family. Hank is the recipient of the 2023 Award for Canine Excellence in the Service Dog category.

On Friday, December 1, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (Commission) adopted the first round of rules to implement the 2023 changes to the state’s Dog or Cat Breeders Act.  These changes were needed to quickly implement rules for additional breeders who are required to comply with the law by January 1, 2024. SUMMARY […]

Best of luck to these super speedy All American Dogs who have been invited to the  2023 Fast CAT Invitational to be held Tuesday, December 12 through Saturday, December 16 in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. The top five dogs in each height class are qualified to compete.   LARGE Saluq's Athena CA […]

Summary: On Wednesday, November 29, the Bakersfield City Council will discuss a proposal to overhaul the city’s laws related to dog ownership, dog breeding, and kennel licensing. As currently written, the proposal would, among many other changes: Require a kennel permit and possible inspections for anyone who owns more than three dogs at least twelve […]

Yesterday, the American Kennel Club (AKC) submitted a comment in support of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) proposed formalization of requirements that have been in place since August 2021 for the importation of live dogs for resale, whether through retail or wholesale channels or fee-based adoption, […]