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State Issues September 2023
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Ten state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session, and two state legislatures are in special session. AKC Government Relations is currently tracking more than 1,444 local, state, and federal issues. The following are highlights […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-september-2023/
| September 18, 2023
Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips for Crate Training Your Dog
These 10 tips from the AKC GoodDog! Helpline will make it easy for you to crate train your dog and teach them to love spending time in their crate.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/crate-training/
| September 15, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Gadsden, AL: Ask Council to Repeal Mandatory/Spay Neuter Law
Despite strong objections by residents and the current lack of subsidized spay/neuter services, an overreaching mandatory spay/neuter law enacted by the Gadsden City Council in July 2023 remains on the books. This law continues to criminalize many responsible dog owners in the community. An alternate proposed law that would replace the spay/neuter law is expected […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/gadsden-al-ask-council-repeal-mandatory-spay-neuter-law/
| September 14, 2023
Expert Advice: Feature
Dot Dobie Remains a Fierce Agility Competitor at 92 Years Old
Dorothy "Dot" Dobie has spent her life competing in various ways, and she's still going strong as an Agility competitor at 92 years old.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dot-dobie-agility/
| September 12, 2023
Expert Advice: Tricks
Training Your Dog to Jump Through a Hoop
One trick that's surprisingly easy is having your dog jump through a hoop. So how do you teach your dog to get comfortable with and jump through the hoop?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-jump-through-hoop/
| September 12, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Choosing Probiotics for Your Dog: Boosting Health and Well-Being
We know and love probiotics for people, but what about probiotics for dogs? Probiotics have many benefits, from better skin to a stronger immune system.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/choosing-probiotics-for-your-dog/
| September 11, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Comment Today on Rabies Importation Rules Proposed By CDC, Support Option 2
As noted in a July alert, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has proposed new rules to address the public health risks of dog-maintained rabies virus variant (DMRVV) associated with the importation of dogs from overseas. The CDC’s public comment period closes Friday, September 8, 2023. The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/comment-today-rabies-importation-rules-proposed-cdc-support-option-2/
| September 6, 2023
Expert Advice: Agility
Meet the Winners of the First-Ever AKC Agility League Championships
The first-ever AKC Agility League Championship winners have been crowned! See the top-ranking dogs and teams in each division.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winners-akc-agility-league-championships-2023/
| September 5, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
How to Watch the 2023 AKC Agility League Championship on AKC.tv
If you love watching or taking part in Agility with your dog, you'll want to tune in the the 2023 AKC Agility League Championship! The AKC Agility League is a new program that adds a team aspect to a normally-individual sport, sharing your experience with other competitors while earning regional and national rankings. Catch all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/watch-agility-league-championship/
| August 30, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Puppy Strangles: What You Need to Know About This Rare Skin Disease
Puppy strangles (or juvenile cellulitis) is an uncommon idiopathic skin disease. It's believed that a hereditary autoimmune issue, and is not contagious to humans or other dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-strangles/
| August 30, 2023