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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Squash?
Can dogs eat squash? Find out how to safely feed your dog a piece of this tasty and healthy treat and how you can add it to their diet in moderation.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-squash/
| October 28, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Do Dogs Sigh?
Learning about why dogs sigh and what can be confused with sighing can help us enhance our pets emotional and physical well-being.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-dogs-sigh/
| June 12, 2025
Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Nugget, the Nation’s Fastest Dachshund, Takes on ESPN
As the fastest Dachshund in the nation, Nugget was invited to compete in Fastest Dog USA. The event will be broadcast on ESPN2 at 12 p.m. ET on December 25. Owner Anne Rosenberg shares Nugget's journey to becoming the speediest of his breed. As a child, I had a Beagle named Peanuts. Then, after I […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/nugget-the-nations-fastest-dachshund-takes-on-espn/
| December 15, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Pride in the Ring: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Dog Sport Competitors
Diversity amongst dogs and people makes our dog sports community stronger. Meet some of the LGBTQ+ dog spot handlers and what they do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lgbtq-spotlight-2025/
| June 11, 2025
Expert Advice: Conformation
LGBTQ+ Dog Handlers Talk Pride in Dog Sports
Celebrating the diversity of our dog sports community is part of helping our sports to thrive, including the AKC LGBTQ community.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lgbtq-spotlight-2024/
| June 7, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Highlighting LGBTQ+ Members of the Dog World
LGBTQIA+ dog owners have always been part of AKC dog sports. For some, the dog world has been a supportive haven, while for others, it has been more challenging.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lgbtq-spotlight-2023/
| June 19, 2023
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Should You Take Your Dog to a Dog Park?
Failing to comply with these dog park etiquette tips could put your dog and other pets at risk. Here's how to know if your dog should go to the dog park.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-park-etiquette-tips/
| October 7, 2020
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
What to Know If You’re Bringing Your Dog to a Pride Parade
Pride parades and festivals are often annual events that take place around the world to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Can you bring your dog?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-pride-parade/
| June 10, 2025
Legislative Alerts
NH Alert: Helpful Text Related to Animal Confiscation Under Re-consideration– SUPPORT NOW!
On Tuesday, June 17, at 9AM, a New Hampshire (NH) conference committee is scheduled to consider amended SB 302, which now includes text supporting fair animal cruelty investigations and procedures and that would help prevent the reoccurrence of past problematic enforcement actions. New Hampshire residents are strongly encouraged to contact their state senator to request […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-alert-helpful-text-related-animal-confiscation-re-consideration-support-now/
| June 12, 2025
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Board Policy Manual
These policies have been adopted by the AKC Board of Directors, although they have not yet been incorporated into an official publication. This reference will be updated as policies are adopted, revised and published. [accordion] [accordion_panel title="AKC Board Administration Policies"] AKC Charter and Bylaws Article XII Complaints (August 2016 Board meeting) AKC Educational Requirements Policy and Recommendations […]
https://www.akc.org/rules/policy-manual/
| April 26, 2021