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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
AKC Patriotic Puppy Program Builds Confidence With New Course
Training dogs has been a way of life for Roxane Dutson since she was a teen. She taught the family dogs tricks and then became involved in competition through an obedience training group. “My love for working with dogs became stronger as my husband and I got our first Labrador in 1996,” Dutson says. “From […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/akc-patriotic-puppy-program-confident-puppy-course/
| August 8, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Does My Dog Need a Winter Coat? Choosing the Best Winter Coat for Your Dog
Do all dogs need a winter coat? If so, what are the best winter coats for dogs? We break down our favorites for dogs of all sizes and breeds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-winter-coat/
| January 25, 2023
Expert Advice: Home & Living
White Noise Machines for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
White noise machines emit a constant, ambient sound meant to soothe anxious dogs. They're best used in combination with other training methods.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/white-noise-machines-for-dogs/
| October 25, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
Lymphedema in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
What is lymphedema in dogs? Lymphedema refers to a disorder in which fluid accumulates in the space between cells, causing swelling.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lymphedema-in-dogs/
| October 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Seizures in Dogs: Causes, Triggers, and Prevention
There are many reasons why your dog might have a seizure. Learn more about what causes seizures in dogs, triggers, and how to help prevent them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/seizures-in-dogs/
| August 9, 2016
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?
Do dogs have belly buttons? Yes, and learn how to find your dog's belly button and its purpose, plus what health issues to look out for when examining it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/do-dogs-have-belly-buttons/
| October 31, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
How Long Can You Keep Your Dog Outside?
How long can you keep your dog outside? Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-can-dogs-be-outside/
| May 25, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Understanding Autosomal Recessive Conditions in Dogs
Introduction to Autosomal Recessive Conditions Dogs have 78 chromosomes, or 39 pairs in each cell. Genes are located on these chromosomes, and they can have different genetic variants related to genes, known as alleles. Each gene typically has 2 copies, one from the dam and one from the sire. The dam and sire randomly contribute […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/understanding-autosomal-recessive-conditions-dogs/
| July 24, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
How to Keep Your Dog Entertained Indoors
Cold temperatures and inclement weather can make it hard to do normal activities outdoor with your dog. Learn how to keep your dog entertained indoors.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-keep-your-dog-entertained-indoors/
| March 16, 2020
Expert Advice: How to...
Are Dogs Playing or Fighting? How to Evaluate Rough Play
If two dogs are wrestling and it seems too rough to you, with all that growling and snarling, body-slamming, and biting of each other’s necks, should you intervene? How can you tell if dogs are playing or fighting? This is normal dog play. Puppies play with their littermates constantly. From around two weeks, when their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dogs-playing-or-fighting/
| May 9, 2019