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Canine Partners
Congratulations to All American Dogs Headed to National Agility Championship
Good luck to the 98 All American Dogs competing in the AKC 2021 National Agility Championship that will take place this week at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma! The event takes place Friday through Sunday, March 26 – 28. The competition will be televised at 8 pm EST […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congratulations-american-dogs-headed-national-agility-championship/
| March 23, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Texas Legislative Update: Positive Shelter, Police Dog Bills Advance In Committees
Two bills supported by AKC have recently been approved by Texas legislative committees. HB 652—Shelter Disease Outbreak Reporting Last week, the Texas House Committee on Public Health amended and approved HB 652. In its original version, the bill would have required animal shelters to provide notice to each person who adopts an animal from the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-legislative-update-positive-shelter-police-dog-bills-advance-committees/
| March 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
If Your Dog’s Having a Seizure, Here’s What You Should Do
Few things are as alarming for dog owners as witnessing your pup having a seizure. These situations can make us feel helpless and out of control, but there are steps you can take to help your dog recover safely. We spoke with AKC's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Jerry Klein about seizures in dogs to find […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-seizures-what-to-do/
| March 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Shaping: A Fun Way To Build New Behaviors in Dog Training
With shaping, you don't teach the final behavior but rather break it down into smaller steps. Here's how to use shaping in dog training.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-tips-shaping/
| March 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
7 Places to Look for Ticks on Your Dog
Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of the year. When temperatures rise, and you and your dog are spending more time outside, these bloodsucking parasites become a larger threat. Ticks sit themselves on tall grasses and shrubs, waiting for your dog to walk by, so […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/places-to-look-for-ticks-on-dog/
| March 19, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: Ask Committee to Support Bill Protecting Use of Working Dogs
On Tuesday, March 23, the Illinois House Cities and Villages Committee is considering a bill that would protect working animals – including animals used in competition and exhibition. Those who reside or participate in dog events in Illinois are encouraged to contact the committee and the bill sponsor to express your support. Scroll down for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-ask-committee-support-bill-protecting-use-working-dogs/
| March 18, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Voices of Tennessee Dog Owners Are Heard! Breeder Bill SB 511 Put “On Hold” in Committee
Tennessee Senate Bill 511, which seeks to regulate dog owners based on ownership of intact female dogs, did not advance in the Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee on March 17, 2021. Instead, it was sent to “General Sub,” which means the bill is “on hold” and is unlikely to be considered again by […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/voices-tennessee-dog-owners-heard-breeder-bill-sb-511-put-hold-committee/
| March 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
Birdseed Is for the Birds, Contrary to What Your Dog May Think
Like many dog owners, I have a dog who loves to eat. Dog food, goose poop, birdseed – you name it. Nothing very harmful in that, right? Well, it turns out that birdseed should be saved for the birds. And here’s why. Aflatoxin Poisoning It’s not unusual for dogs to graze for birdseed under a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-ate-birdseed-poisonous/
| March 17, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Idaho: Ask Boise City Council to Oppose Harsh Dog Ownership Restrictions
The Boise City Council is requesting public feedback on a number of changes to the city’s animal control ordinance until March 30, 2021. This “kitchen sink” bill contains over 40 pages of changes, including requiring written permission from neighbors to keep four dogs on your property, allowing private citizens to remove dogs from cars, the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/idaho-ask-boise-city-council-oppose-harsh-dog-ownership-restrictions/
| March 16, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: Ask Senate to Oppose Animal Rights Court-Appointed “Lawyers for Dogs” Bill
A bill is moving in the Illinois Senate that would provide an animal a court advocate in cases involving the health, safety, or an injury of a dog or cat. Senate Bill 153 is similar to bills being introduced in other states in an effort to alter the legal status of animals and provide them […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-ask-senate-oppose-animal-rights-court-appointed-lawyers-dogs-bill/
| March 16, 2021