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Legislative Alerts
TSA Provides Guidance on Explosive Detection Canines
Late last week, the United States’ Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published new technical, medical, and behavioral standards recommendations for explosive detection canines. These standards are a response to legislation (HR 4577 - the Domestic Explosives Canine Capacity Building Act) that the American Kennel Club (AKC) worked to advance in 2017 and 2018. That legislation directed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tsa-provides-guidance-explosive-detection-canines/
| March 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Cleaning
5 Dog-Safe Cleaning Solutions You Can Mix At Home
There are plenty of commercial cleaning products that are safe for use around dogs. However, you may still want to create your own dog-safe cleaning solutions at home. These DIY dog-safe cleaning products are powerful enough to deodorize, remove stains, and make your home shine. It's important to note that, while these products are effective […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/diy-dog-safe-cleaning-solutions/
| March 23, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Brain Games for Dogs: When Can a Puzzle Be the Solution?
There’s no debating the power of play in a dog’s life. Beyond building the canine-human bond, it serves as a way to mentally and physically stimulate the dog. (In other words, it tires them out!) What can you do when you can’t be around to entertain your canine pal all day? How can you provide […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/brain-games-dogs-can-puzzle-solution/
| March 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Diet-Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) In Dogs
Trisha Brenner was shocked when her active 5-year-old Weimaraner named Charlie collapsed on a walk in November of 2018. “Charlie had been healthy, except for some allergic dermatitis symptoms he experienced as a young dog,” says Brenner. Those symptoms resolved after a diet change recommended by a board-certified veterinary dermatologist. Unfortunately, the same diet that helped his skin disease […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/diet-related-dilated-cardiomyopathy-in-dogs/
| March 20, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training
Canine Cavaletti: Equine Exercises You Can Do At Home With Your Dog
You may have an incredible canine conditioning secret tucked away in your garage, closet, or kitchen. Its name—cavaletti—sounds like something that should come with marinara sauce and meatballs. In reality, it's an Italian word meaning "little horse." Equine trainers developed cavaletti exercises, such as variations of stepping over poles, for horse conditioning. This tool migrated […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/canine-cavaletti-at-home-exercises-for-your-dog/
| March 18, 2020
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Fun At-Home Activities for Dogs and Kids
There are lots of ways to be active with your dog while staying home. It is important to spend quality time with your dog and provide them attention and exercise. Here are some great ways to do that! Dog Art Create a portrait of your dog. Try focusing on just your dog’s face or play […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/fun-home-activities-dogs-kids/
| March 18, 2020
Legislative Alerts
California Info: Bill Banning Using Dogs for Hunting Deer Set for Committee Hearing
The California Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water is scheduled to consider a bill on Tuesday, March 24, that ostensibly bans the use of dogs for deer hunting. This is a follow-up to a bill passed in 2019 that banned bobcat hunting in the state. Supporters of Senate Bill 1041 characterize hunting with dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-info-bill-banning-using-dogs-hunting-deer-set-committee-hearing/
| March 12, 2020
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Launches National Marketing Campaign “If It Barks, It’s AKC”
“If it quacks, moos, or meows, we can't help you. But if it barks, it’s AKC.” The American Kennel Club is excited to launch its first ever nationwide digital brand marketing campaign “If It Barks, It’s AKC.” Catered to the dog-loving public, the campaign is based around AKC’s 135 years of dog expertise and the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-launches-national-marketing-campaign-barks-akc/
| March 12, 2020
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The American Kennel Club Launches National Marketing Campaign “If It Barks, It’s AKC”
“If it quacks, moos, or meows, we can't help you. But if it barks, it’s AKC.” The American Kennel Club is excited to launch its first ever nationwide brand marketing campaign “If It Barks, It’s AKC.” Catered to the dog-loving public, the campaign is based around AKC’s 135 years of dog expertise and the desire […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/if-it-barks-its-akc-brand-campaign-launch/
| March 12, 2020
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Truffle Hunting Dogs: Tracking Underground Treasure Using Trained Dogs
Sometimes called “edible gold," truffles are likely part of some of your favorite gourmet dishes. But did you know that dogs can be trained to hunt for them? Commonly found from Northern California up throughout Washington and into British Columbia, truffles are fungi that grow at the base of trees. As hard as they are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/truffle-hunting-dogs-track-underground-treasure/
| March 11, 2020