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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Break Up a Dog Fight
Dog fights are intense, dangerous, and scary. And when your beloved pet is involved, your instinct will be to step into the line of fire to rescue them. It's essential for your own safety and that of your dog that you know how to correctly recognize and break up a dog fight. Why Do Dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/stopping-dog-fight-confrontation-fighting-dogs/
| June 18, 2021
Legislative Alerts
CT Adjourns Legislative Session: No Bills Harmful to Dogs Adopted
Today, the Connecticut Senate formally closed the 2021 legislative session by adjourning sine die, a day after the House adjourned for the year. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is pleased that the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s bill impacting shelters was adopted, while bills that would have negatively impacted responsible dog owners and breeders were not. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-adjourns-legislative-session-no-bills-harmful-dogs-adopted/
| June 17, 2021
![Basset Fauve de Bretagne running along a beach.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/AdobeStock_23183639-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Taking Your Dog to the Beach: Tips & Safety
A visit to the beach is an ideal way to spend a summer day, and it can be tempting to take your dog along. But be aware the beach isn't the best option for all dogs. However, for the right dog, the beach can provide new sights, sounds, and smells to experience as well as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/tips-for-taking-dog-to-beach/
| June 17, 2021
![A female staff member at a kennel supervises several large dogs playing together.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Dogs-playing-outdoors-at-a-doggy-day-care-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: How to...
How to Choose a Daycare for Your Dog
If you're away from home most of the day, doggy daycare may be a good option for your dog. Follow these tips to choose the best daycare for your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/choosing-a-doggy-daycare/
| June 17, 2021
![Bichon Frise sitting next to his owner while she picks up poop in the park.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Bichon-Frise-sitting-next-to-his-owner-while-she-picks-up-poop-in-the-park-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Is Dog Poop Compostable?
Is dog poop compostable? Not only is it environmentally friendly, but it is a simple, natural, and inexpensive fertilizer for plants.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/is-dog-poop-compostable/
| June 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training: The Science Behind Operant Conditioning
Positive reinforcement training involves rewarding your dog for the things they do right. It's based on the science of animal learning.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/operant-conditioning-positive-reinforcement-dog-training/
| June 16, 2021
![Siberian Husky laying down in a kennel at a pet hotel.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/08145903/Siberian-Husky-laying-down-in-a-kennel-at-a-pet-hotel-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
What To Know and Look For When Boarding Your Dog
You've got your passport ready, hotel booked, and bags ready. Now, there's just one thing left to do: find a kennel where your dog can have a vacation of their own while you're away. Choosing a trustworthy kennel is a multi-faceted process. It's more than typing "dog boarding near me" and seeing what comes up. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-boarding-tips/
| June 16, 2021
Legislative Alerts
NJ Update: Bill Targeting Large Dogs Held, Amendments Pending
Today, the New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee pulled A. 2401 - a bill that would impact owners of large dogs. The committee intends to further amend the bill before consideration. AKC Government Relations thanks all who took the time to contact the committee to share your concerns and encourage you to continue to do so. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-update-bill-targeting-large-dogs-held-amendments-pending/
| June 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
How One Trainer is Paving the Way For Transgender Dog Handlers
As a child, Dresden Graff remembers being terrified. First, there was the fear that loomed over him in Baptist school: What if I'm gay? What will my parents think if they find out? Then, there was the scarier question: How would my parents handle me coming out as transgender? Coming into his own identity as a teen was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dresden-graff-trainer-paving-way-transgender-dog-handlers/
| June 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Events
Meet The 2021 Westminster Dog Show Group Winners
Nearly 2,600 dogs vied for the coveted title of Best in Show at the 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan®. After three days of breed competition and two days of group competition, seven dogs moved forward to Best in Show competition. Working group Samoyed: Vanderbilt 'N Printemp's Lucky Strike Sporting group German […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-seven-top-dogs-compete-westminster-best-show/
| June 16, 2021