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State Issues July 2018
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – Assembly Bill 1762 would require California State Parks to post on its website […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-july-2018/state-issues-july-2018/
| July 24, 2018
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Teach Your Dog to Bow
Looking for a fun and impressive trick to teach your dog? Try the "bow!" In this video, Nancy Field CPDT-KA of the Port Chester Obedience Training Club and her Labrador Retriever, Emma demonstrate how to teach your dog to bow. Step 1: Start with your dog standing and show them a treat lure in your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-bow/
| July 16, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues June 2018
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – Assembly Bill 1762 would require State Parks to post on its website details of where dogs are allowed within the […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-june-2018/state-issues-june-2018/
| June 29, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
9 Things to Know About the 2018 AKC National Obedience Championship Exhibitors
You can thank a poodle aficionado for obedience, one of the AKC’s oldest sporting events. It all began in the early 1930s when a breeder of Standard Poodles, Mrs. Helen Whitehouse Walker, wanted to prove that the breed typically famous for their fancy haircuts is both incredibly smart and highly trainable. To get the job […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-national-obedience-championship-survey/
| June 28, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
How Dogs Are Helping Returning Military Soldiers Combat PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, does not discriminate. Factors outside one’s control can lead to this anxiety disorder, which affects millions of people — including some of the brave men and women who serve in our military armed forces. During their years of service, military personnel are at a greater risk of exposure to highly traumatic […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ptsd-service-dogs-for-veterans/
| June 27, 2018
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AKC Title Recognition Summer 2018
AKC Title Recognition Awards The AKC now works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog titling program and the AKC Search & Rescue title program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-spring-2018/
| June 21, 2018
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Club Development Resources
Glenn Lycan (919) 816-3560 Guy Fisher (919) 816-3705 Email: clubdevelopment@akc.org Club Development Webpage Adding Additional Attractions Building a judging panel and scheduling a conformation event Checklist leading up to a conformation event Promoting your club: Media Resources Club Media Templates and Ideas for Publicity AKC-MarketingClubsBook.pdf
https://www.akc.org/public-education/education-summit/club-development-resources-2/
| June 8, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Researchers Studied Dogs’ Insides and Found Surprising Similarities to Humans
On a microscopic level, your dog’s body is an ecosystem of tiny organisms, such as bacteria and fungi. These minute creatures, or microbes, may seem gross, but many of them are essential for good health. This is particularly true in your dog’s digestive system. For example, the microbiota (community of microbes) in the gut aids […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-and-humans/
| June 1, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues May 2018
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. California – Assembly Bill 1762 would allow visitors to all California state parks to bring animals when […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-may-2018/state-issues-may-2018/
| May 29, 2018
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AKC Detection Dog Task Force Facts
Mission Statement: The American Kennel Club, the oldest and largest dog registry in the country, will provide assistance to the US Government and AKC breeders to improve the domestic supply of dogs for explosive detection training by raising the awareness of obstacles, exploring multiple solutions, educating key stake holders, and fostering collaboration for continuous improvement. […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-detection-dog-task-force-facts/
| May 18, 2018