The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]

I love the quote that if life serves you lemons, make lemonade. Between keeping up with all my dogs, a new pup, rainy days, and our new life under quarantine, I have been making lots of lemonade! We established a YouTube page just for the new pup and we will establish play lists for each […]

I love the quote that if life serves you lemons, make lemonade. Between keeping up with all my dogs, a new pup, rainy days, and our new life under quarantine, I have been making lots of lemonade! We established a YouTube page just for the new pup and we will establish play lists for each […]

A lay journal article with links to the actual research. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514093420.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwAR00pnOSKEeG0LoC4b3CYFgLToSOq-RF4zrEE6-AjYyjLBjyWdWq46T7XuI Author quote: “Most learning research focuses on how humans and other animals learn ‘content’ or knowledge. Here, we suggest that there are two parallel learning processes: one for content and one for context, or environment. If we can separate how these two pathways work, […]

The AKC works with several non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); North American Flyball Association (NAFA); and […]

Declaración de la mission El American Kennel Club está dedicado a mantener la integridad de su registro, promover el deporte de perros de raza pura y su crianza de acuerdo a su tipo y función. Fundado en 1884, el AKC y sus organizaciones afiliadas propician la crianza de perros de raza pura como compañeros de […]

Beginning January 1, 2005, California law permits customers that reside in California to request certain information regarding the disclosure of personal information collected by the AKC to third parties for marketing purposes. If you are a California resident, have provided the AKC with personal information within the last year and would like to know whom […]

Taking your dog on the family vacation can make for a great trip, if you plan carefully. Are you traveling by car, plane, train, bus, or boat? How long will the trip take? Will you be staying with family or friends, or at a hotel or motel? Is your dog in good health? These are […]

Seventeen state legislatures and the District of Columbia are currently in session. The following are highlights of current, active legislation around the country: Arizona – Senate Bill 1047 seeks to regulate dogs outdoors. It provides specific exemptions for police and working dogs, hunting, training, “sporting and competitive functions”, and “lawful competitions”.  As introduced, the bill […]

News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. California – AB 1881 as introduced established a “Dog and Cat Bill of Rights”.  While the bill only required that the list be posted at shelters and rescues, AKC joined many organizations in expressing significant concerns about putting […]