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\nAKC Government Relations – Phil Guidry, J.D.
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\nJunior Handler and Cocker Spaniel breeder to attorney helping to lead the fight at AKC Government Relations, Phil Guidry’s heart and soul is committed to the preservation of our breeds.
\nWe ask you to listen to episode #90 as one of the most important episodes on puredogtalk.com so far…
\nEver Wondered What To Do?
\nPhil Guidry gives hope and practical answers on how each of us can help protect and preserve our rights from the animal rights agenda.
\nGrassroots Super Heroes
\nYou too can be a Super Hero!\u00a0 Phil outlines simple actions that each owner, breeder or purebred lover can take on a local level to help preserve your rights.\u00a0 Voters are more effective than lobbyists.
\nAdopt an Agenda
\n\u00a0“How do your eat an elephant?\u00a0 One bite at a time”.
\nAKC Government Relations is here to help.\u00a0 Listen as Phil Guidry suggests adopting a single agenda and how to develop a relationship with local lawmakers.
\nRumor and Kent
\nRumor and Kent even showed up as high profile influencer’s for pro dog legislation.
\nWhat Can You Do For Your Sport???
\nClick on the links below for resources and consider a donation to YOUR cause.
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\nBIO: Phil Guidry \u2013 Director, Policy Analysis, AKC Government Relations
\nPhil gained his first experience with AKC as a summer intern in 2002.\u00a0 After receiving his law degree from Loyola University-New Orleans, he returned to AKC in early-2006 as a member of the Internal Consulting Group.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Before entering his current role, Phil served as Government Relations\u2019 Sr. Policy Analyst for six years.\u00a0 Other positions he previously held with AKC include\u00a0Legislative Analyst\u00a0and\u00a0Director of Registration Development.
\nPhil\u2019s involvement in purebred dogs dates back to the early 90s, when he started competing in junior showmanship, and claims handling his first Bred-by Exhibitor Champion Cocker Spaniel as his proudest achievement as a purebred dog fancier.\u00a0 He currently owns a mixed breed cuddle monster called \u201cPhoebe\u201d and a very naughty 14-week old PBGV puppy called \u201cTabasco\u201d.
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\nAKCGR.ORG
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\nAKC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
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\nTRACK LEGISLATION
\nJoin in the fight to preserve your breeding rights!
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\nLEGISLATIVE ALERTS
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\nKNOW WHAT TO SAY, HOW TO RESPOND, AND HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHTS!
\nAKC Toolbox gives your the answers!\u00a0 Be prepared for challenges from animal rights and legislators.\u00a0 Know what to say to your local city council.\u00a0 AKC Government Relations is here to help!\u00a0 We all need YOU to be the grassroots advocate.
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\nGET YOUR TOOLBOX HERE!
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\nDONATE NOW TO SUPPORT YOUR BREEDING RIGHTS!
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