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Legislative Alerts
CA Considering Limits to Pet Choice, Require Pet Shops to Sell Only Pets from Shelter/Rescues
A radical nationwide campaign continues to seek government-sanctioned restrictions on retails sales of pets. The latest threat emerges from the California State Legislature.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ca-considering-limits-to-pet-choice-require-pet-shops-to-sell-only-pets-from-shelter-rescues/
| April 5, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Seeing Eye Dogs in Training Take to Newark Airport to Practice Their Skills
89 pups took to Newark International Airport this weekend as part of their training to become seeing eye dogs. The dogs, a host of German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, and Labrador Retrievers, are part of the New Jersey organization The Seeing Eye, which trains dogs to help the visually impaired. According to NJ.com, the dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/seeing-eye-dogs-at-newark-airport/
| April 4, 2017
Legislative Alerts
URGENT’ Act TODAY to Oppose Tennessee Dog Breeder Amendment
If you own intact female dogs, you could be regulated as a 'commercial' dog breeder under a bill that is advancing in Tennessee.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/urgent-act-today-to-oppose-tennessee-dog-breeder-amendment/
| April 3, 2017
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Take the Great Box Challenge and Strengthen Your Bond With Your Dog
Pirate, a German Shepherd Dog, curls up in a laundry basket. The 7-year-old dog jumped in with little enticing, says owner Kathy Green, of Gold Bar, Wash. Header photo courtesy of Kathy Green When it comes to the Great Box Challenge, there simply are no limits—on size, shape, or container. And those loose parameters apply […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/great-box-challenge/
| March 31, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier is known for his curiosity and problem-solving ability. This intelligent breed loves a physical or mental challenge and is well suited for an active lifestyle. Here are more interesting facts about the Lakeland Terrier: 1. They Were Named for Their Birthplace The Lakeland Terrier is named for the Lake District of England, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/6-facts-about-the-lakeland-terrier/
| March 31, 2017
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Mastiff Breeds
Majestic. Massive. Muscular. Mastiffs are among some of the oldest breeds known to humans. They feature in legend, as well as recorded history, and were among the first canines to accompany humans on their migrations across the globe. The mastiff family is full of powerful breeds, each with its own unique personality. Mastiffs have been […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/the-mastiff-breeds/
| March 29, 2017
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Parvovirus
Parvo is every new puppy and dog owner’s worst nightmare. In a matter of days, a perfectly healthy puppy can go from playful and active to fatally ill. Parvo in dogs is a preventable disease, however, all new puppy owners and breeders need to be aware of the risks of parvo, how to prevent it, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/parvo-in-dogs/
| March 29, 2017
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Vomiting: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
If you’re like me, then the sight of your dog vomiting is a cause for immediate concern. I want to know why my dog is vomiting, and what I should do about it. The problem with trying to figure that out, of course, is that vomiting is listed as a possible symptom for a huge […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-vomiting-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment/
| March 28, 2017
Legislative Alerts
TN: Breeder Bills On Agenda for 3/28 & 3/29, Contact Committees TODAY
Amendments that would insert 'commercial dog breeder' regulations into two bills are again on committee agendas for Tuesday (3/28) and Wednesday (3/29).
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tn-breeder-bills-on-agenda-for-3-28-3-29-contact-committees-today/
| March 27, 2017
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
So You Want to Have a Therapy Dog? (Part Two)
So now you are ready for the next step after puppyhood for a potential future therapy dog. A great place to start in preparing your dog for therapy work is to take an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class. Some therapy dog organizations require a dog to obtain a CGC certificate as a prerequisite for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/therapy-dog-part-2/
| March 17, 2017