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Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues August 2017
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 introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-august-2017/local-issues-august-2017/
| June 15, 2018
Legislative Alerts
Dallas to Consider Imposing Mandatory Spay/Neuter on All Dogs Redeemed from Shelter, Other Changes
On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Dallas City Council is scheduled to consider two dog-related ordinance changes that were recently passed by its Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee at the urging of Dallas Animal Services. One non-controversial change would amend the city’s dangerous dog law. Another change, however, would require any animal redeemed […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/dallas-consider-imposing-mandatory-spay-neuter-dogs-redeemed-shelter-changes/
| June 15, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New from Government Relations – February 2017
Recently, we focused on the importance of reaching out to your local lawmakers at the start of the new year to let them know about your expertise and involvement in canine legislation issues. But there’s another side to that equation that’s equally important: Reaching out to the community – both the community of fellow dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-february-2017/whats-new-from-gr-february-2017/
| June 15, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Tales from the Trenches: Help Prevent Bad Dog Law
Guest columnist Patricia Johnson has bred, handled, and owned Best In Show Boston Terriers for 35 years. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit, an “AKC Gazette” breed columnist for Boston Terriers, served on her local animal advisory board for 9 years, and authored a pet disaster plan for her city. She owns Pat’s Grooming […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-march-2015/tales-from-the-trenches-help-prevent-bad-dog-law/
| June 14, 2018
Clubs & Delegates
Local Issues May 2017
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 introduced in your city or county. We will provide you with resources and […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/taking-command-may-2017/local-issues-may-2017/
| June 14, 2018
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Clubs & Delegates
Election Wrap-Up: You Voted….Now Introduce Yourself!
The elections may be over, but our work as responsible dog owners, exhibitors, and breeders is just beginning. Many states elected a large number of new lawmakers on the federal, state, and local levels – most of whom likely know very little about canine legislation. Most state legislatures will reconvene in early 2019, and many […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/post-election-activities-for-dog-owners/
| June 11, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
From Evacuation Centers to Hospitals, Therapy Dog Bingley’s Comfort Zone Has No Limits
When Bingley and owner Denise Fitzgerald wake up in the morning, he climbs on top of her, places a paw on each side of her neck, and pushes his little flat face against hers. After that greeting, the day just gets better and better for the Templeton, Calif., pair — and everyone they encounter. Bingley, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dog-bingley/
| May 11, 2018
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Announces Georgia Representative David Knight as Legislator of the Year
The American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today that it is honoring Georgia Representative David Knight with the AKC Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his strong advocacy for responsible dog ownership. Representative Knight previously received the award in 2015. Knight has been a leader in advocating for policies that promote responsible dog ownership, support […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-announces-georgia-representative-david-knight-legislator-year/
| May 4, 2018
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Statement Urges New Import Protocols to Protect Pet and Public Health
Every day, thousands of pets are imported into the continental United States for the purpose of sale or transfer in retail or retail rescue markets. According to the American Pet Product Distributors Association (APPA) annual survey, Americans currently own approximately 80 million dogs, and acquire approximately 8 million dogs per year. Even if the per […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-statement-urges-new-import-protocols-protect-pet-public-health/
| April 16, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Learn About the AKC DNA Profile Program
The American Kennel Club (AKC) DNA Profile Program technology allows breeders, dog owners, and the AKC to ensure that the AKC Registry is the most accurate in the world. AKC DNA profiling is required for: Frequently Used Sires (dogs having the greatest impact on the AKC Stud Book); imported breeding stock; dogs that have semen collected for fresh-extended or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/learn-about-akc-dna-profile-program/
| March 7, 2018