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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Teach Your Dog to High Five in a Few Easy Steps
Next time your dog does something great, celebrate with a high five! It's easy and fun to teach your canine companion this cute trick. Choose a quiet, distraction-free area for training and have an ample supply of small and soft, yet still yummy, treats. Examples of “high-value” treats for dogs include chopped up hot dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-give-you-a-high-five/
| April 19, 2018
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Expert Advice: Training
Why Do Dogs Bury Bones? The Answer Is Surprisingly Simple
Does your Dachshund bury those expensive dental chews you buy him? Maybe your Standard Schnauzer hides pilfered socks under couch cushions or in blankets on your bed. It’s natural to wonder why your dog is burying something you know he likes. It can also be frustrating if he’s made a molehill out of your backyard. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-do-dogs-bury-bones/
| April 14, 2018
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
7 Signs of a Dog-Friendly Neighborhood
Looking to move? Here are seven signs of a dog-friendly neighborhood that could be a great fit for you.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-friendly-neighborhood/
| April 13, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
20 Gifts to Shower Your Pup With on National Pet Day
Although most dog lovers view every day as pet day, April 11 marks National Pet Day — a chance to honor the happiness and joy they bring to our lives. Celebrate the occasion with one (or more!) of these gifts your canine companion is sure to love. Toys & Treats BFF Dog Gift Pack Everything your dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-gifts-national-pet-day/
| April 11, 2018
Legislative Alerts
NH Alert: Commercial Kennel Bill Hearing to Continue on Wednesday, April 11
Due to the length of its previous hearing, during which deep concerns were expressed by many dog owners, the American Kennel Club (AKC), the Dog Owners of the Granite State (DOGS), the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, the New Hampshire Farm Bureau and the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association, the New Hampshire House Environment and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-alert-commercial-kennel-bill-hearing-continue-wednesday-april-11/
| April 6, 2018
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Expert Advice: Studies
Research Shows Your Dog Can Hear When You’re Happy or Sad
Dogs' ability to communicate with humans is unlike any other species in the animal kingdom. They can sense our emotions, read our facial expressions, and even follow our pointing gestures. They seem to possess a special skill for knowing exactly how we're feeling. But not much is known about the role that hearing plays in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dogs-can-hear-your-emotions/
| April 5, 2018
Legislative Alerts
NH REMINDER: Commercial Kennel Bill to be Heard Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4
New Hampshire Senate Bill 569, which seeks to expand those considered “commercial kennels” by the state and create bond for care requirements, is scheduled for consideration by the House Environment and Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. This may be residents’ last chance to personally express concerns with SB 569. All concerned dog owners […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-reminder-commercial-kennel-bill-heard-tomorrow-wednesday-april-4/
| April 3, 2018
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
How and When to Refuse Stud Service
Breeding and showing dogs is a roller-coaster ride, with exhilarating highs and great disappointments in equal measure. You must make difficult decisions, and when they impact friends, saying "no" can be especially hard. If you own a stud dog, one of those difficult decisions will be turning down a bitch owner who wishes to breed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/refusing-stud-service/
| April 1, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2018
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2018 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – SB 232, among numerous other provisions, establishes procedures by which a dog can […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2018/state-issues-march-2018/
| March 30, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues March 2018
Local/Other: Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in U.S. Territories The AKC Government Relations Department is pleased to assist dog owners with canine legislation issues in their local communities, but we can't help unless we are aware of the proposal. Please contact us at (919) 816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org when new laws are discussed or […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2018/local-issues-march-2018/
| March 30, 2018