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Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
When Should You Get a Second Dog?
If you’re considering getting a second dog, there are questions you should answer and steps you should take to prepare for the responsibility that comes with training the new dog and helping your current dog adjust. Questions to Ask Yourself Before you jump into this new commitment, ask yourself these questions: Is your current dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/when-should-you-get-a-second-dog/
| April 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Raising Newborn Puppies
Once the anticipation and waiting are over, and your pregnant dog has successfully delivered her new litter of puppies into the world, it is time to roll up your sleeves and dig into the business of caring for your newborn puppies. This care starts even before the puppies are born, but the moment they are, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/raising-newborn-puppies/
| April 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Are You Financially Prepared for a Puppy?
Dog owners reap many benefits from their canine companions – love and affection, nonjudgmental friendship, social connections, exercise incentives, stress relievers, guardians – and the list goes on. But, dog ownership also comes with significant financial costs. When buying a house, car, or living room furniture, most people carefully consider and plan for the costs. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/are-you-financially-prepared-for-a-puppy/
| April 16, 2021
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2021
Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama – HB 235 would authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas and sets out access, sanitation, and other requirements. It also specifies that emotional support animals are not service animals within the meaning of the Americans […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-april-2021/
| April 16, 2021
Legislative Alerts
West Virginia: 2021 Legislative Session Review
Recently, the West Virginia General Assembly adjourned its 2021 session. While very few bills relating to dogs and dog owners got much traction, AKC Government Relations did monitor a few bills of note. Those bills monitored by AKC Government Relations included: House Bill 2095 was comprehensive legislation seeking to enhance West Virginia’s animal welfare laws […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/west-virginia-2021-legislative-session-review/
| April 14, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Alabama—Urge Amendments to Problematic Sections of Tethering Bill, Scheduled for Committee Hearing Tomorrow Morning, 4/15/21
House Bill 551 seeks to establish requirements and restrictions for tethering a dog. As introduced, HB 551 includes certain problematic provisions. The bill’s sponsor has indicated willingness to amend the bill to address concerns while maintaining sections that provide protections for dogs. HB 551 is on the agenda of the House Committee on Agriculture and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-urge-amendments-problematic-sections-tethering-bill-scheduled-committee-hearing-tomorrow-morning-4-15-21/
| April 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Setting Puppies up for Success: Handling and Grooming
This is the second in a series on early socialization and training that breeders can do with young puppies to help them adapt to life in their future new homes. We know that puppies should be handled often to get them comfortable with human touch. Going further by teaching them to enjoy grooming can make […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/setting-puppies-success-handling-grooming/
| April 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Veteran Craig Grossi Talks Redemption and Dogs in His Book “Second Chances”
Like Afghanistan, the Maine State Prison (the original facility was built in 1824) has a history. And mark my words, Craig Grossi and Fred have left colorful imprints on both. You may have met Fred in Grossi’s earlier absorbing book, “Craig & Fred,” in which the author, a Marine Corps intelligence collector, rescues a friendly […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/veteran-craig-grossi-book-second-chances/
| April 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Be Ready for Weaning Puppies
As you prepare for your spring and summer litters don’t forget to plan for weaning! As pups transition to solid food it’s important to have plenty of bowls and feed pans on hand. The Tractor Supply Puppy Litter Feeding Pan is the right choice for small and large litters. At 10 inches in diameter there […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/ready-weaning-puppies/
| April 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Preventing Obesity in Senior Dogs
Like the humans who care for them, dogs are not exempt from the battle of the bulge; they, too, struggle with weight gain and the health problems that come along with carrying around extra pounds. “Dogs of all ages can be obese, although the greatest prevalence of obesity occurs in dogs between 5 and12 years […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/preventing-obesity-in-senior-dogs/
| April 6, 2021