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Legislative Alerts
New York City to Consider Mandatory Sterilization, Other Restrictions on Pet Sales on April 30
New York City to Consider Mandatory Sterilization, Other Restrictions on Pet Sales on April 30 April 25, 2014 The New York City Council Committee on Health is scheduled to consider several measures on Wednesday, April 30, that create excessive restrictions on all breeders or pet shops who sell a pet. Among the many new requirements […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-york-city-to-consider-mandatory-sterilization-other-restrictions-o/
| April 25, 2014
Press Releases
A Response To HBO Real Sports
In November of last year, AKC received an inquiry from HBO Real Sports. They told us they wanted to do a story about the dog sports in America, how it has evolved and the role that health plays in competition and breed standards. After months of conversation, deliberation, negotiation and preparation, AKC made the decision […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/a-response-to-hbo-real-sports/
| April 23, 2014
Press Releases
Diana Wilson and Guy Fisher Hired as AKC Executive Field Representatives
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that Diana Wilson and Guy Fisher have been hired as AKC Executive Field Representatives. Wilson will join the staff May 5, 2014 in the Denver, Colorado area, while Fisher will join the staff on June 2, 2014, working out of the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/diana-wilson-and-guy-fisher-hired-as-akc-executive-field-representativ/
| April 15, 2014
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Expert Advice: Obedience
The Canine-Human Bond on Display at the National Obedience Championship
We were lucky enough to meet Gordon Bane and his dog Ginger at the recent AKC National Obedience Championship in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Three years after a stroke, Gordy is still competing at the highest levels of obedience. Dogs are invited to this top competition based on the number of Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) points earned […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/canine-human-bond-display-national-obedience-championship/
| April 11, 2014
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Recognizing our K9 Veterans
By Sarah Sprouse AKC Government Relations Legislative Analyst State legislators across the country are stepping up to recognize the canine heroes among us. This issue is near and dear to the American Kennel Club as AKC dog owners were instrumental in forming a civilian organization called Dogs for Defense in 1942 with the intent to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/recognizing-our-k9-veterans/
| April 3, 2014
Press Releases
Agility, Obedience and AKC Rally National Champions Crowned in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at Companion
Eleven AKC® National Agility Champions, one National Obedience Champion and the first-ever AKC Rally® National Champion were crowned from a record entry of more than 2,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs at the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) Companion Events Extravaganza, which took place this weekend in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “The winners of these Championship events are truly […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/agility-obedience-and-akc-rally-national-champions-crowned-in-harrisbu/
| March 31, 2014
Legislative Alerts
Maryland Update: Debarking Ban, Crop/Dock Bills to be Considered on March 27!
The Maryland House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, March 27 to discuss a bill (SB 660) that would ban debarking. A second measure (SB 659) would require ear cropping, tail docking and dewclaw removal to be performed by a licensed veterinarian. These bills have already passed the Senate, and the House […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-update-debarking-ban-crop-dock-bills-to-be-considered-on-marc/
| March 21, 2014
Expert Advice: Government Relations
BSL Popularity on Decline Nationwide
As the name implies, breed-specific legislation (BSL, for short) is any legislative attempt to ban or place severe restrictions on owners of a particular breed of dog or dogs with certain physical characteristics, regardless of whether or not their particular dog is a problem in their community. Like racial profiling for dogs, BSL summarily penalizes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/bsl-popularity-on-decline-nationwide/
| March 19, 2014
Press Releases
Highlights From The March 2014 AKC Delegates And Board Meetings
Highlights from the March 11, 2014 Delegates Meeting and the March 11-12, 2014 meeting of the AKC Board of Directors are as follows. Full details on these actions, as well as other actions taken, are included in the minutes for the meetings, which will be posted on the AKC website. The following Delegates […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/highlights-from-the-march-2014-akc-delegates-and-board-meetings/
| March 17, 2014
Press Releases
AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 Elected
James Dok, Dr. Charles Garvin and Ronald Menaker Elected New York, NY – At the Annual Meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 11, 2014, the AKC Board of Directors Class of 2018 was elected. The three Directors elected were: James Dok, Delegate from the Gig Harbor Kennel Club; Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate from […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-board-of-directors-class-of-2018-elected/
| March 11, 2014