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Legislative Alerts
North Carolina: Burke County Hearing Tomorrow (September 30) on Breeder Permits
The Burke County Animal Advisory Board has scheduled another a public hearing for Wednesday, September 30, 2020, to further discuss proposed county breeder permits, tethering regulations and, according to the notice, “possibly an unaltered impounded animal fine”. Local breeders, sportsmen, and dog owners are strongly encouraged to attend the hearing and continue to express your […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/north-carolina-burke-county-hearing-tomorrow-september-30-breeder-permits/
| September 29, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athletes of the Month: Literary Corgis Shine in Dog Sports
Czarina Ellingson held her breath as she took the leash off her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Gatsby, at an Agility trial. She had decided that if he didn't obey her, Czarina would pick him up and walk him out of the ring — therefore willingly disqualifying them from their favorite dog sport. Gatsby — named after […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athletes-month-literary-corgis-shine-dog-sports/
| December 16, 2020
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
New Book ‘Dog’s Best Friend: The Story of an Unbreakable Bond’ Reflects on Human-Canine Relationship
“Dog’s Best Friend: The Story of an Unbreakable Bond,” by Simon Garfield Talk about timing for a book release! Has there ever been a period in your lifetime when you felt more connected to your dog? COVID-19 has altered our lifestyle this year with work and study at home nonstop, which means we all need […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/book-review-dogs-best-friend-the-story-of-an-unbreakable-bond/
| November 16, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Indiana: Support Bill Providing Liability Protections for COVID Exposure on January 13
Tomorrow (Wednesday, January 13), the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee will be considering Senate Bill 1, which provides certain liability protections when there has been exposure to the COVID-19 virus. This new law may be of potential interest to some AKC-affiliated clubs with concerns about conducting their events while under a higher-than-normal exposure to liability risks. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/indiana-support-bill-providing-liability-protections-covid-exposure-january-13/
| January 12, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
Training Dogs to be Comfortable Around People in Face Masks
From the Lone Ranger to Zorro, we know good guys can wear masks. But just try convincing your dog of that. As controlling the spread of the coronavirus becomes a paramount concern, the federal government has recommended – and some states have mandated – wearing face masks in public. While we humans have acclimated to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/mask-force-training-dogs-to-be-comfortable-around-people-wearing-face-masks/
| May 6, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Maryland: Support Bill Providing Liability Protections for COVID Exposure
On Tuesday, January 26, the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will be holding a hearing on Senate Bill 210, which provides certain liability protections when there has been exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Those AKC clubs with concerns about the ability to conduct events while under a higher potential exposure to liability actions associated with […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-support-bill-providing-liability-protections-covid-exposure/
| January 22, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Indiana: Ask You Senator to Support Bill Providing Liability Protections for COVID Exposure
The Indiana State Senate continues to advance Senate Bill 1, which provides certain liability protections when there has been exposure to the COVID-19 virus. This new law may be of potential interest to some AKC-affiliated clubs with concerns about conducting their events while under a higher-than-normal exposure to liability risks. Those who participate in dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/indiana-ask-senator-support-bill-providing-liability-protections-covid-exposure/
| January 26, 2021
Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Dog Athlete of the Month: Rally Champions Brianne and Aurora
Aurora, a seven-year-old white, gray, and black mottled Border Collie, kept complete focus, jumping, spinning, and sitting on command in perfect unison with her handler. Aurora was competing in the Rally National Championship in Orlando, Florida, for the fourth time. She's placed in the top 10 of every national event she's competed in. To compete […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-rally-champions-brianne-and-aurora/
| February 18, 2021
Expert Advice: Agility
What Breeds Are Competing at the 2021 AKC National Agility Championship?
Of the 1,119 dogs competing at the 2021 AKC National Agility Championship, 248 are Border Collies. 109 are Shetland Sheepdogs. 98 are mixed breeds. 21 are Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Two are Pugs. One is a Borzoi. More than 100 different breeds are represented at the competition after qualifying last year. This year's event takes place […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/breeds-competing-2021-national-agility-championship/
| February 26, 2021
Expert Advice: News
This Bernese Mountain Dog is Helping Second Graders Learn Remotely
It's been a hard year for everyone, and teachers and young students have faced some of the toughest battles of all. One teacher in Seattle hoping to boost morale and engagement in her second-grade remote-learning class hit upon a winning solution: a class pet. A class dog, to be precise, who would join the children […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/a-dog-teacher-helping-second-graders-learn-remotely/
| March 5, 2021