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2024
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AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts Webinar Discussing Canine Nutrition and Working Dogs
February 22, 2024
Nutrition is a critical part of caring for a working dog. Not just to ensure the dog’s health, but also to help the dog perform its jobs at the optimum level.
Yesterday, the AKC Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) hosted a webinar entitled “Working Canine Nutrition – The State of the Science” with guest speaker Dr. Erin Perry, Ph.D., M.S., from Southern Illinois University. Dr. Perry shared her extensive expertise and knowledge to cover a broad range of issues surrounding this important topic.
Perry’s detailed, scientific talk included how nutrition can impact everything from a dog’s brain function to its sense of smell, and how understanding the specific needs of your working dog is essential to optimal performance. She also noted that diet should vary based on the dog’s breed and activity level. Dr. Perry also provided scientific studies and facts surrounding various diets often discussed by the general public, including vegan, raw food, and grain free diets.
Yesterday’s webinar is part of the ongoing AKC Detection Dog Task Force Webinar Series, and is the second in which Dr. Perry discussed the importance of nutrition for working dogs.
Dr. Perry will speak in greater depth on this topic at the AKC 2024 National Detection Dog Conference, where she will be presenting, “Canine Nutrition – GI Stability in Working Dogs: Managing Diets to Improve Gut Health.”
To learn more about the AKC Detection Dog Task Force and view past webinars and DDTF resources visit www.akc.org/edc.
View this link to watch the webinar in its entirety.
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2023
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October 2023 – AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts Webinar: “Ways to Improve Training Efficiency” (Blog and link to recording)
June 2023 – DDTF Webinar: Working Dog Veterinary Care, Your K9 Athlete’s Health (Blog and link to recording)
April – Law Enforcement K9s: The Crucial Value of Proper Training and Certification (Blog and link to recording)
January – Robustness in Training with Jay Crafter – Part 2 – K9 Handler Selection in Crucial Conservation Work (Blog and link to recording)
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2022
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December 2022 – Robustness in Training with Jay Crafter – Handler and K9 in Crucial Conservation Work (Blog & click link to view recording)
June 2022 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series – Now Available Online: Latest Detection Dog Webinar: 9 – 12 Month Puppies, Getting Started Right For Detection Work (Blog & click link to view recording)
April 2022 – Webinar Examines the Impact of Pandemic on Detection Dog Industry (Blog & click link to view recording)
March 2022 – Detection Dog Task Force Launches The Confident Puppy e-Learning Course (Blog & click link to view recording)
January 19, 2022 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series – Industry Experts Discuss Key Factors in Raising 6-9 Month Puppies for Detection (Blog & click link to view recording)
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2021
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November 10, 2021 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series – Recap and Recording: Dogs that Work Need Diets that Work (Blog & click link to view recording)
August 31, 2021 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series – Webinar Highlights Essential Qualities at 3 – 6 Months for Future Detection Dogs (Blog & click link to view recording)
Questions & Answers: 3 -6 Month Puppies, Getting Started Right for Detection Work
July 2021 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series – Webinar Highlights Program Changes That Could Positively Impact Detection Dog Shortage (Blog & click link to view recording)
June 2021 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series – Getting Puppies Started Right for Detection: Experts Compare and Contrast Successful Approaches – Part 2 (Blog & click link to view recording)
May 2021 – In-Person Seminar in Hillsborough NC – ‘Detection Dog Training Begins with a Responsible Breeder’. Please click here to view a post seminar blog about the event.
April 1, 2021 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series – “Exploring Issues, Challenges and Recommendations for Improving Government Acquisition of US-Bred Working Dogs”. (Blog & click link to view recording)
Feb. 25, 2021 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series – “So Your Dog Isn’t Cut Out for Explosives Detection? Here Are Other Opportunities.” Click here to view a recording
January 6, 2021 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series – “Getting Puppies Started Right for Detection: Experts Compare and Contrast Successful Approaches.” Click here to view a recording
*Jan. 25, 2021 – Please find Questions & Answers from the webinar.
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2020
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*Please find a recording of this online event here:
AKC’s Patriotic Puppy Program: Program Updates and a Conversation with Stacey West
*Please find Questions & Answers from this Webinar: Q&A_Final