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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
The Important Role of Breeders in Getting Puppies Off to a Healthy Start
Paid Advertisement The role of dog breeders in determining whether a puppy achieves his or her potential cannot be underestimated. Many factors that occur early in a puppy's development impact quality of life and ultimately affect aging and longevity. Newborn Puppy Care "Proper care of puppies includes many things," says Melanie A. Barnes, DVM, head […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/important-role-breeders-getting-puppies-off-healthy-start/
| May 1, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – HB 209 seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-april-2020/
| April 30, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues April 2020
From Our Nation's Capitol AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-april-2020/
| April 30, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Susan Kustrup of Tallie Farms Beagles
Susan Kustrup, owner of Tallie Farms Beagles in Manahawkin, NJ, has lived in New Jersey all her life. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit, having bred and shown dogs since 1977, and has bred and shown Tallie Farms Beagles for the past 15 years. She is a past board member of the Central New Jersey Hound Association. AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Susan: I started […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-susan-kustrup-tallie-farms-beagles/
| April 27, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Prepare a Care Plan for Your Dogs in the COVID-19 Age
During this age of COVID-19, you practice social distancing and abide by stay at home regulations. But even with all safety measures, you should be prepared if the worst happens and you become ill or hospitalized. Create a plan and designate caretakers so your dogs are supported if your family and you are unable to do so. Being […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/prepare-care-plan-dogs-covid-19-age/
| April 27, 2020
Legislative Alerts
MA and Performance Breed Clubs Alert: Join with AKC in Opposing Mass. Legislation Prohibiting Dogs Outside and Unattended
Despite opposition from the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs (MassFed), and the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation (CSF), and an ongoing global health pandemic, two identical Massachusetts bills have again been granted extended time for legislative committee consideration - until May 8, 2020. Massachusetts dog laws already provide for civil fines and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-performance-breed-clubs-alert-join-akc-opposing-mass-legislation-prohibiting-dogs-outside-unattended/
| April 23, 2020
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Do You Stay or Do You Go: What Constitutes a Veterinary Emergency?
Owners often call into the veterinary clinic and ask if their pet’s illness or injury is an emergency or if it’s safe to observe him for a day. Of course, each dog and each situation is different, so if your pet is hurt or sick, calling your veterinarian for advice is always the best option. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/constitutes-veterinary-emergency-can/
| April 21, 2020
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2020 AKC Paw of Courage Recipients
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="Jackson, a Golden Retriever owned by Bob Wharton"] Jackson is an eight-year-old Golden Retriever owned by Bob Wharton. Jackson has been a Certified Therapy Dog for six years and completed more than 1,400 visits. He has also earned his CGC, Trick Dog Advance and Therapy Dog Distinguished titles. Jackson also holds Therapy Dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/akc-paw-courage/2020-akc-paw-of-courage-recipients/
| April 21, 2020
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Plant a Dog-Friendly Garden
Do you enjoy gardening? We provide some tips for planting a dog-friendly garden so that you can share those hard-earned spoils with your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-plant-a-dog-friendly-garden/
| April 17, 2020
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Fun With Heeling – It’s Easy to Teach Your Dog to Walk Beside You
By AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Christie Canfield Teaching your puppy or older dog to heel can be easy and fun. Use this directed shaping technique to help your dog learn to love to walk beside you. Get a lot of yummy treats, cut up into small pieces. Start inside the house and walk around a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/heeling-teach-dog-walk/
| April 13, 2020