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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Much Playtime Do Dogs Need?
Dogs of all ages benefit from playtime, but how do you know if your dog is getting enough for their life stage? Learn to assess your dog's play routine.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-much-playtime-do-dogs-need/
| January 7, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
Poodle ‘Kissable Katie’ Wins Service Dog Award for Canine Excellence
Legally blind Jill Dempsey was housebound until her world opened up when she was paired with her beloved guide dog, ACE award winner, Kissable Katie.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-service-dog-kissable-katie/
| December 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Adult Dogs and New Puppies: Understanding Both Dog’s Needs
Bringing home a puppy when you have an older dog can be a lot of fun, but it can also bring about challenges. Decide whether it's best for your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/adult-dogs-and-new-puppies/
| November 27, 2024
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Why Doesn’t My Dog Play Fetch?
Have you tried everything you can, and your dog just doesn't seem to enjoy playing fetch? Here are a few reasons your dog isn't playing fetch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-does-my-dog-not-care-about-playing-fetch/
| January 13, 2021
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Does Your Dog Need Dog Stairs or a Ramp?
It's sad to see your senior dog struggling to jump up for a snuggle on the sofa, and lifting the largest breeds with mobility issues into the car for a beach trip can be backbreaking. Fortunately, there are many ways we can help ensure our aging pets don't miss out on the things they enjoy. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-stairs-and-ramps/
| January 13, 2020
Expert Advice: General Health
How Massage Can Help Your Dog
What you may consider simply an indulgent spa service can actually benefit your pet’s mental and physical health. Massage may reduce stress and anxiety, increase circulation, decrease pain, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Also, it can help to identify new growths at an early stage. The best part? You don’t even […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-massage-can-help-your-dog/
| April 12, 2017
Expert Advice: General Health
How to Tell If Your Dog Is in Shape Or Overweight
If your pooch is looking a bit more pudgy than usual, it's actually quite common. The battle of the bulge isn't just something people face — so do pets. In fact, according to a 2018 survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 55.8 percent of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. And […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-tell-if-your-dog-is-fat/
| August 7, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Seniors Behaving Badly: How To Handle Older Dogs Acting Out
Kathy Santo trains dogs for home life and competition at her Kathy Santo Dog Training school in New Jersey. She is the author of Kathy Santo’s Dog Sense and has handled multiple Obedience trial champions. She also teaches digital dog-training courses available online. When I first heard the phrase “old dogs are the best dogs,” […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-handle-senior-dogs-behaving-badly/
| December 27, 2019
Expert Advice: Health
Orthopedic Problems in Dogs
Orthopedic problems in dogs, like hip dysplasia and cruciate ligament ruptures, can be painful and costly to treat. But when detected early and given proper veterinary attention, affected dogs have a high chance of a successful outcome. Also, proper testing by breeders helps to prevent these problems in offspring. Hip Dysplasia in Dogs Jennie led […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/orthopedic-problems-dogs/
| August 1, 2021
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2018 AKC Paw of Courage Recipients
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="K9 Max - San Diego Police Department, CA"] K9 Max, five-year-old Belgian Malinois, served with the San Diego Police Department for two years at the time of his injury. In June of 2017, police officers responded to a radio call of a man acting bizarrely. Upon arrival, the suspect threatened the officers with a […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/akc-paw-courage/2018-akc-paw-courage-recipients/
| May 10, 2018