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Expert Advice: Health
CBD Oil for Dogs: What You Need to Know
Dr. Jerry Klein gives the need-to-know information about using CBD oil to treat dogs. Learn what CBD oil is, what it does, side effects, and more.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cbd-oil-dogs/
| February 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Service, Working, Therapy, and Emotional Support Dogs: What’s the Difference?
Service dogs, working dogs, emotional support dogs, and therapy dogs all provide aid and support to humans. But they're not the same. What's the difference?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/service-working-therapy-emotional-support-dogs/
| February 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Make the Most of Virtual Dog Training
Since mid-March of 2020, social distancing has put up another hurdle in raising and training new canine family members. At my dog training school, where we see hundreds of clients a month, it became vitally important to create new ways to make sure our four-legged students got the education they needed to become great companions. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/make-virtual-dog-training/
| February 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Can Senior Dogs Get Alzheimer’s?
One of the most common questions owners ask veterinarians about their senior dogs is “Can elderly dogs get Alzheimer’s?” You may have noticed that your older dog has started slowing down, or that she seems disoriented and anxious. Some of this is normal aging, but your dog could also have the canine equivalent of Alzheimer’s disease: Cognitive […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-get-alzheimers/
| February 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Cute Dog Photos: 16 Dogs Celebrate Love
To celebrate Valentine's Day, we asked our readers to submit photos of the dogs they love. Even though February 14 is over, these loving dogs are sure to fill you with enough hugs and kisses for the rest of the year! [caption id="attachment_123518" align="aligncenter" width="486"] Scottish Terriier Daisy is waiting patiently for her pooch-perfect partner.[/caption] [caption […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/cute-dog-photos-valentines-dogs-celebrate-love/
| February 23, 2021
Legislative Alerts
California: Bill Seeks to Regulate All Dog Breeders
Last week, a bill was introduced in the California Assembly to regulate all who breed a dog in the state. Assembly Bill 702 can be scheduled for a committee hearing beginning March 19. No hearing is currently scheduled; however, this is an opportunity for all who breed dogs in the state to join the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-bill-seeks-regulate-dog-breeders/
| February 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Pancreatitis in Dogs – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Pancreatitis in dogs is one of those conditions that owners must be informed about before it strikes because the warning signs may not always be obvious at first, the symptoms might be mistaken for something less serious, and yet it’s potentially life-threatening. The medical definition of pancreatitis is simple: “inflammation of the pancreas.” But like […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pancreatitis-in-dogs/
| February 22, 2021
Legislative Alerts
NJ Update: “Lawyers for Dogs” Bill Passes Senate, Moves on to General Assembly
Today, the New Jersey Senate passed S.2868, which seeks to create court-appointed legal advocates for animals. The bill will next be considered by the General Assembly, but has not been assigned to a committee for consideration. The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes S.2868. We believe that the creation of court-appointed animal advocates is likely to […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-update-lawyers-dogs-bill-passes-senate-moves-general-assembly/
| February 19, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Iowa: Ask Subcommittee to Support Bill Protecting Working Dogs and Dog Events
On Tuesday, February 23, an Iowa Senate subcommittee will consider a bill that seeks to protect working animals and animal events. Those who reside or participate in dog events in Iowa are encouraged to contact the subcommittee to express your support. Scroll down for contact information. Summary: Senate Study Bill 1195 recognizes the value of […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/iowa-ask-subcommittee-support-bill-protecting-working-dogs-dog-events/
| February 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Dog Athlete of the Month: Rally Champions Brianne and Aurora
Aurora, a seven-year-old white, gray, and black mottled Border Collie, kept complete focus, jumping, spinning, and sitting on command in perfect unison with her handler. Aurora was competing in the Rally National Championship in Orlando, Florida, for the fourth time. She's placed in the top 10 of every national event she's competed in. To compete […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-rally-champions-brianne-and-aurora/
| February 18, 2021