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Expert Advice: Training
Get Started in Dog Agility at Home
You’ve probably seen Agility on television or perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to attend a local agility trial in person. No doubt you thought it looked like a fun activity to do with your dog. Well, it is! Dog agility is one of the fastest-growing canine sports in the United States because it’s exciting, challenging, and a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/10-tips-to-practice-agility-at-home-with-your-dog/
| July 22, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Is the Weather Too Hot For Your Dog? Watch For These Signs
It was a warm spring day, and a neighbor and I were watching some dogs charging around playfully in a fenced, dog-park area, seemingly oblivious to the heat. My neighbor commented, “You know, if we were running around like that we would be drenched in sweat. Dogs must be marvelously adapted to handle the heat.” […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/weather-too-hot-to-handle-signs/
| July 22, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
What Dog Sports Can Deaf Dogs Compete In?
Deaf dogs can participate in a number of AKC events and dog sports. Learn more about some amazing canine athletes who are deaf and how their trainers work with them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-sports-deaf-dogs/
| July 21, 2022
Expert Advice: How to...
How to Organize a Dog Breed Meetup
Breed meetups are social gatherings of owners and their dogs that are the same breed. These events can provide opportunities to meet puppy playmates and provide a fantastic training opportunity for your companion. At meetups, dog owners can also bond, connect, and share resources about groomers, vets, and other professionals who specialize in your breed. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/how-to-organize-a-dog-breed-meetup/
| July 20, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Join the American Kennel Club at the fourth AKC National Detection Dog Conference
The AKC Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) is excited to announce the AKC National Detection Dog Conference is returning to the Sheraton Imperial Conference Center in Durham, NC, on August 23 – 25, 2022. We are pleased to invite you to attend! This year’s theme is bringing together stakeholders to improve availability of high-quality, American-bred, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/join-american-kennel-club-fourth-akc-national-detection-dog-conference/
| July 20, 2022
Legislative Alerts
South Carolina: Two-Year Legislative Session Ends with Wins for Dogs and Dog Owners
The 2021-2022 South Carolina legislative session and special sessions concluded with victories for dogs and dog owners. The American Kennel Club Government Relations team (AKC GR) thanks club members, sportsmen, dog owners, allied organizations, and every individual who contacted their state lawmakers about legislation that affects dogs. Highlights from the two-year legislative session: House Bill […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/south-carolina-two-year-legislative-session-ends-wins-dogs-dog-owners/
| July 20, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Warren County, TN: Spay/Neuter Law for Dogs and Cats Proposed
The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department learned today that the Warren County animal shelter director recommended that the county should revisit spay/neuter laws. Per a news report, this was discussed last week at a meeting of the Warren County Health & Welfare Committee. The Warren County Board of Commissioners meets tonight, July 18, 2022. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/warren-county-tn-spay-neuter-law-dogs-cats-proposed/
| July 18, 2022
Press Releases
THE AKC AGILITY DOG PREMIER CUP LEAPS ONTO ESPN2
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is excited to announce that the AKC Agility Dog Premier Cup, brought to you by presenting and official sponsors The Farmer’s Dog and YuMOVE, will be broadcast on ESPN2. The competition will premiere on Saturday, July 23rd at noon ET. This invitational event was held on July 9, 2022, in […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-agility-dog-premier-cup-leaps-onto-espn2/
| July 18, 2022
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Create an Emergency Evacuation Plan for You and Your Dog
Tornados, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes – emergencies strike out of the blue. Evacuating your home is often necessary for safety reasons. The last thing you want to do is leave your dog behind in the danger zone. But emergencies can be highly stressful, and without careful planning, you may find yourself in a panic with no […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/create-emergency-evacuation-plan-dog/
| July 15, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Bond With Agility Dog Helps Competitor Return to Sports
Dogs quickly make their way into our hearts as our best friends, sports partners, and, sometimes, our greatest support system. At least that’s what Jennifer Lee found in Little Boo. Boo is 5.5-year-old, 12-pound Norwich Terrier who spends just as much time at home on an Agility course as he is on the living-room sofa. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/norwich-terrier-boo-agility/
| July 15, 2022