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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Agility Star Amber McCune Makes Agility a Family Affair
You may have seen video or heard the story of a handler at the 2019 AKC National Agility Championship (NAC) who won while running the course barefoot with her Border Collie, Notch. The handler had suffered an ankle injury during her previous run and couldn’t get her sneaker back on, but she was determined to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-star-amber-mccune-makes-agility-a-family-affair/
| March 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Ella Lambert, a 15-Year-Old Trick Dog Instructor
At 15 years old, Minnesotan Ella Lambert has already developed a strong passion for AKC sports. She and her dogs are active competitors in Tricks, Rally, Disc, Dock Diving, and her favorite, Agility, which she calls her "heart sport." Lambert is also a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) who helps junior handlers and adults get […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-ella-lambert-tricks-agility/
| September 8, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Virginia Tethering Bills voted out of Senate and House Committees and on to full Chambers for vote – Call Today!
Bills regulating leaving dogs outdoors and allowing localities to arbitrarily pass laws regulating the care of dogs continue to move in Virginia. Virginia residents are strongly encouraged to contact their State Delegate and Senator TODAY and express concerns on these bills (Scroll down for contact information). Summary: The Virginia Senate ACNR Committee recently passed Senate […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/virginia-tethering-bills-voted-senate-house-committees-full-chambers-vote-call-today/
| February 6, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: Springfield City Council Considering Licensing All Breeders
The Springfield (IL) City Council is expected to consider a proposal on Wednesday, March 27, that would require all who breed dogs “for the purpose of sale” to obtain a $100 annual registration. The proposal is very broad and could impact anyone who breeds and sells even one dog for conformation, performance, sporting, etc. The […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-springfield-city-council-considering-licensing-breeders/
| March 25, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2024
Thirty-five state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – Senate Bill 1047 seeks to regulate dogs outdoors. It provides specific exemptions for police and working dogs, hunting, training, “sporting and competitive functions”, and “lawful competitions”. As introduced, the bill […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2024/
| March 20, 2024
Pages
Previously Aired AKC Education Webinars
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] Below you will find recording links and resources for webinars that aired in 2024. Once you click the recording link, you will be asked to enter your name and email address in order to access the recording. Webinar Topic Recording Link PYO: The Fear Inducing Three Letter Word Tuesday, January 9, 2024 […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/previously-aired-akc-education-webinars/
| March 15, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Delaware Information Update: Senate to Consider Bill Allowing for Sunday Hunting of Gamebirds
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the Delaware Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee approved legislation that would allow for the Sunday hunting of Gamebirds (See previous alert for more information). Previously passed by the House of Representatives, House Bill 271, which would eliminate the current prohibition against hunting game birds on Sundays, now goes before […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-information-update-senate-consider-bill-allowing-sunday-hunting-gamebirds/
| March 15, 2024
Canine Partners
Congrats to AADs Headed to 2024 AKC National Agility Championship
Best of luck to the 109 All American Dogs going to the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship to be held March 14-17 in Perry, GA. Watch the live coverage on the AKC TV website and on the AKC TV app (available on smartphones and laptops). MACH A And D's Hobgoblin Gustif MXS MJS T2B owned […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congrats-aads-headed-2024-akc-national-agility-championship/
| March 8, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
How to Get More Involved in the Sport of Dog Agility
Dog agility is incredibly fun and has so many benefits, but how do you get involved in the sport? This guide will have you participating in no time.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/get-more-involved-agility/
| February 26, 2024