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Canine Partners
Junior Handler Achieves Agility Championship with Rescue Pup
MACH Hailey Bell CD BN MXB MJB THD & Danielle Oss of Prior Lake, MN Danielle Oss and her family adopted Hailey, a Border Collie-retriever mix, from a shelter in 2008. The following summer on a trip to the Minnesota State Fair, Danielle saw an agility demonstration and knew that she had to try the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/junior-handler-achieves-agility-championship-with-rescue-pup/
| May 7, 2015
Canine Partners
On the Road Again: Keep Your Pup Cool on Summer Vacation
Canine Care Tip Brought to You by the AKC GoodDog! Helpline Team School will be out soon and summer vacation is coming up! Planning to bring Fido on your family road trip? A little planning ahead will make your trip smoother. Here are a few tips to keep your dog cool and comfortable! Before your trip: […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/on-the-road-again-keep-your-pup-cool-on-summer-vacation/
| May 7, 2015
Canine Partners
Rescue Moms & Pups Get Second Chance Through Special Program
This article originally appeared in AKC Family Dog magazine. Alaska wags her tail and wiggles her body every time a person approaches. She has a great grin and calm demeanor but, turned in as a stray to a small rural shelter, her adoption chances were slim. She was an adult. She was black (the least […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/rescue-moms-pups-get-second-chance-thru-special-program/
| May 6, 2015
Canine Partners
Go Sit on the Bench!
This training tip is contributed by dog trainer Kay Lackey of Lodi, OH, owner of Katie’s Ark Dog Training. She is the owner of an AKC Canine Partner named Rocky, a pitbull mix who is a certified therapy dog and rally competitor. Lackey, who has a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science, has worked with animals […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/go-sit-on-the-bench/
| May 6, 2015
Canine Partners
The Touch Game for Fun & Focus
This training tip offers great advice on teaching and building desire to play the “touch” game – a great way to get your dog’s attention even in distracting situations. It is brought to us by Shannon Jones, AKC Rally Judge. She also teaches basic obedience, competitive obedience and rally obedience at two training centers in […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/the-touch-game-for-fun-focus/
| May 5, 2015
Press Releases
NJFDC and HKC Honored with AKC Community Achievement Awards
New York, NY -- The New Jersey Federation of Dog Clubs (NJFDC) and the Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville, CA (HKC) have each been honored with an American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Community Achievement Award. The awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts from AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members. The AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/njfdc-hkc-honored-community-achievement-award/
| May 5, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Connecticut Info: Fiscal Proposal Would Impose Sales Tax on Veterinary Services
Tuesday, May 05, 2015 Last week, a committee of the Connecticut General Assembly approved Senate Bill 946 that would extend Connecticut’s sales tax to veterinary services. The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) opposes the bill. All concerned Connecticut dog owners are encouraged to contact their state legislator and Governor Malloy to express their concerns. Providing […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/connecticut-veterinary-services-sales-tax-proposal-may-2015/
| May 5, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Iowa Alert: Breeder Regulations Bill Number Changes (Again), Concerns Remain
May 5, 2015 A bill remains active in Iowa that would further regulate breeders, hobbyists, fanciers, groomers, and rescues and require them to pay significant license fees. Iowa dog owners, breeders, and fanciers are strongly encouraged to contact your State Senator and ask them to oppose Senate File 502. Even if you already contacted your […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-alert-breeder-regulations-bill-number-changes-again-concerns-remain/
| May 5, 2015
Canine Partners
Which One is the Real Pup?
Can you find Lilly, one of our AKC Canine Partner members, in this adorable photograph submitted by her owner Jeannie Battagin? The photo is just one of many great pics in the My Favorite Toy gallery in the current issue of the AKC Canine Partners News newsletter. The newsletter is distributed quarterly to owners of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/which-one-is-the-toy/
| May 5, 2015
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Expert Advice: Events
AKC Hosts Spring Legislative Conference in Washington DC/Mid-Atlantic Region
Approximately 40 legislative liaisons, federation leaders, and dog owners and advocates from across the country travelled to Alexandria, Virginia, and Washington DC this past weekend to attend the AKC Government Relations team’s second regional legislative conference of the year. The purpose of these conferences is to empower club members, dog fanciers, and leaders with the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-hosts-spring-legislative-conference-in-washington-dc-mid-atlantic-regio/
| May 4, 2015