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Legislative Alerts
Louisiana Alert: Jefferson Parish to Consider Cruelty Law Changes Wednesday, January 28
At its next meeting on Wednesday, January 28, the Jefferson Parish Council is scheduled to consider a proposal that will amend the parish’s ordinances that regard the humane treatment of animals. Several parts of the proposal are of concern to the American Kennel Club. Jefferson Parish residents are strongly encouraged to review the proposal and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/jefferson2015-0128/
| January 27, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Montana: Support Bill to Provide Protection to Animal Facilities – Hearing 1/27/15
The Montana House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to consider House Bill 179 on January 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. This bill would make it illegal for a humane shelter or its employees to engage in activities at an animal facility without the owner’s consent. It would not apply to the lawful activities of a government […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-support-2015-jan/
| January 26, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Support New Jersey Resolution Endorsing AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program
New Jersey Senate Resolution 102, sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew, endorses the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program and supports its efforts to promote responsible dog ownership. The resolution will be considered by the Senate Economic Growth Committee on Thursday, January 29. AKC encourages all New Jersey residents to contact the members of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-cgc-2015-jan/
| January 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Conditioning the Collie
Dog people have their own language, but we often take the meaning of the words for granted. Most of these words were originally the vernacular of stockmen. Everyone understood what “conditioning” meant, since farmers conditioned horses, dogs, and barnyard animals for pragmatic reasons. Today, however, most dog-sport competitors come with little or no experience in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/conditioning-the-collie/
| January 25, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Kansas to Consider Expanded Breeder/Rescue Inspections and Regulations on Monday (1/26)
The Kansas House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources is considering a bill this Monday, January 26, that will expand who must be regulated under the state’s breeder laws. The bill will also create new requirements for those who are involved in rescue and those who keep at least 4 dogs during any week for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/kansas-2015-jan/
| January 23, 2015
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
There Is No Substitute for Good Breeding
AKC Gazette breed column, Chihuahuas—Don’t be in a hurry for that great one. It is far better for a breeder to move slowly toward an eventual goal by tackling one problem at a time, collecting virtues into the genotype and breeding away from faults through careful selection.We all start at the same place, but it […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/there-is-no-substitute-for-good-breeding/
| January 22, 2015
Legislative Alerts
Montana: Hearing on Expansion of Animal Seizure Bond Provisions 1/20/15
The Montana Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 115 on January 20, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. This bill would expand provisions regarding bonds for care of seized animals. The American Kennel Club’s concerns with SB 115 include, but are not limited to: SB 115 would limit the court’s discretion in cases of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/montana-2015-jan/
| January 20, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Frees Frames
If Harry Whittier Frees were born in 1979 instead of 1879, he’d be the reigning king of dog memes and lolcats. These shots were taken 100 years ago, when the eccentric photographer’s work was going viral in the form of picture postcards. Like today’s Instagramers, Facebookers, and Photoshoppers, Frees built his fame by exploiting new […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/frees-frames/
| January 15, 2015
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Unexpected Ways You Could Be Hurting Your Pet
From our friends at Vetstreet We know you love your pet unconditionally and strive to take good care of him, but even the most experienced owners can sometimes harm their dogs or cats and not even realize it. Here are a few mistakes you might be making, but don't worry, we've also included advice […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-ways-you-could-be-hurting-your-pet/
| January 14, 2015
Press Releases
Pup Culture
Picture Perfect: Beauty and Utility in Canine Imagery This month I was going to write about an all-time canine tearjerker, "Lassie Come Home." To refresh my memory, I cued up the 1943 classic and settled in with my notebook and some peanut M&Ms. And then I got sidetracked before the movie even began. The screen […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/pup-culture/
| January 13, 2015