If your dog has received the AKC Canine Good Citizen (and perhaps also the AKC CGCA) title, you may have asked “What’s next?”  One answer could be the AKC Beginner Novice obedience title. The Beginner Novice class is a great “next step” for CGC dogs since it works on advancing the skills your dog has […]

Jennifer Clemons of Las Vegas, NV, shared this story of how her first dog, Maddy, led her to dog training classes and then agility competitions. Today, Maddy is MACH Madeline of Pine Banks  MXB  MXS T2B2 OF - a recipient of the AKC's top honor in Agility - the Master Agilty Championship (MACH). Maddy competes […]

AKD 6.13 1884-2016 [bulk: 1931-2016]   34 linear ft in 46 boxes (29 doc boxes; 1 legal box; 8 album boxes, 2 cartons; 3 flat boxes, 3 microfilm boxes) and 2 A/V drawers Processed by Brynn White, 2016 Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections Click here for […]

An AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T breeder makes an on-going commitment to the health and well-being of purebred dogs by committing to these program requirements: HEALTH Certifying that their breeding stock is health tested in accordance with the recommendations of their breed's AKC Breed Parent Club. Review the Breed Health Testing Requirements. EDUCATION Promising that they […]

One of the leaders of the Detection Dog Task Force was told by a potential participant “that they would like to be involved, but understand the dogs are not allowed to be obedience trained”. First, we need to consider what level of obedience is required of an active detection dog. Should a detection dog spend […]

One of the leaders of the Detection Dog Task Force was told by a potential participant "that they would like to be involved, but understand the dogs are not allowed to be obedience trained". First, we need to consider what level of obedience is required of an active detection dog. Should a detection dog spend […]

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Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories CA, Los Angeles – The Los Angeles City Council is considering a proposal to suspend the issuance of new breeding permits for the stated reason of shelter overcrowding. This would impact all who breed in the city, as well as all owners of […]

Issues at the City, County, and Metropolitan Levels, and in US Territories Alabama, Gadsden – Despite strong objections by residents and the current lack of subsidized spay/neuter services, a mandatory spay/neuter law enacted by the Gadsden City Council in July 2023 remains on the books. An additional proposal was tabled September 19, 2023, City Council […]

Many states have some version of a puppy “lemon law” that requires sellers to provide certain guarantees for the puppies they sell. Such a law usually sets forth certain remedial action that the seller must take in particular cases. Usually the law provides for remedies if a puppy is found to be ill or carrying […]