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Expert Advice: Feature
From Walks to Dog Sports: Three Canaan Dogs’ AKC FIT DOG Journey
Jennie LaPrade's three AKC FIT DOG Canaan Dogs, Argos, Jessie, and Kuma love their daily walks. Now they're taking on other dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-fit-dog-canaan-dogs/
| April 30, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
What to Expect From Your First Dog Obedience Class
Every dog benefits from training, but it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to get started. The first step to training your dog is finding the...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/first-dog-obedience-class/
| April 9, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Ear Hematoma in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Your dog's earflap has many functions, like funneling sound into the ear and keeping out dirt and debris. This also leaves it vulnerable to developing a painful blister called an aural hematoma or dog ear hematoma.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ear-hematoma-in-dogs/
| April 8, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
How to Teach Your Dog to Wear a Cone
Cones are necessary for dogs after surgery, but they can cause a lot of distress. Teach your dog to tolerate wearing a cone in case the need arises.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/teach-dog-to-wear-cone/
| April 4, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Junior Handler Ari Beaudoin
Fourteen-year-old Ari Beaudoin of Boise Idaho is now an active agility competitor, but she actually first discovered dog sports through Flyball.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-ari-beaudoin/
| March 19, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Gagging in Dogs: What to Know
The many causes of gagging may have different signs, and may or may not be an emergency. Here's how to tell if it's something serious.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/gagging-in-dogs/
| March 15, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Study Measuring Canine Intelligence Ranks Breeds as the Smartest
Every dog owner thinks their dog is intelligent. In flashes of brilliance, your dog lets you know what time it is because he wants dinner and runs to...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/smartest-dog-breeds/
| March 13, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
For ‘Winston,’ the AKC National Agility Championship Is a Full-Circle Moment
When Jeff Wells of San Antonio, Texas, came across a listing of a found, injury puppy in 2021, he never could have imagined all that he and "Winston,"...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/national-agility-championship-winston-all-american-dog/
| March 11, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
How Much Mental and Physical Exercise Do Puppies Need?
New puppies are curious and full of energy, but how much exercise does a puppy need? Mental and physical exercise depends, but both are important for growing puppies.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppies-mental-physical-exercise/
| March 1, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
How Does Dog Eyesight Work? What Do Dogs See?
Your dog's eye and vision evolved to emphasize the vision needed for hunting at night. Yours evolved for picking berries during the day. Here's how.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-do-dogs-see/
| February 27, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Prozac (Fluoxetine) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have heard of using the medication Prozac (Fluoxetine) for depression and anxiety in humans. Here are the drug's uses and side effects in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/prozac-fluoxetine-for-dogs/
| February 21, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Leila’ the Pekingese’s Limited Vision Doesn’t Hold Her Back from Dog Sports
Leila the Pekingese may not be the most speedy dog competing in 2024 AKC Fastest Dogs USA, but she's defying the odds racing with her limited vision.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fastest-dogs-usa-leila/
| February 21, 2024
Expert Advice: Safety
How to Get Your Dog Comfortable Wearing Clothes for Hot and Cold Weather
Clothes like dog coats, jackets, and boots can be important safety measures when it's very hot or very cold outside. But how do you get your dog comfortable with them?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-clothes-weather-safety/
| February 1, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How to Channel Working Breeds’ Energy Into Dog Sports
The big, strong dogs of the Working Group always stand out in a crowd. Which dog sports are best to channel their energy, depending on the breed?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/working-breeds-dog-sports/
| February 1, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Even After Losing Her Vision, Lexie Lainer Continues to Thrive in Dog Sports
Imagine stepping into the ring but not being able to see the dog at the end of your leash. This is what dog shows are like for Lexie Lanier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/lexie-lainer-dog-sports/
| January 25, 2024
Expert Advice: Events
Everything You Need to Know About AKC Meet the Breeds
At AKC Meet the Breeds events, you can meet, play with, and learn about hundreds of dog breeds. Find an event in your local area!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-meet-the-breeds-events/
| January 3, 2024
Expert Advice: News
Shih Tzu ‘Comet’ Wins Best in Show at 2023 AKC National Championship
Shih Tzu "Comet" has won Best in Show at the 2023 AKC National Championship. Meet handler and co-owner Luke Ehrict, who also won Breeder of the Year with his wife for Hallmark Jolei Dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/shih-tzu-comet-wins-2023-akc-national-championship/
| January 2, 2024
Expert Advice: How to...
Can You Rename Your Dog? What to Consider
There are many reasons to change a dog's name, and it only takes a few simple steps to do so. Learn why and how to change your dog's name.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-you-rename-a-dog/
| December 21, 2023
Expert Advice: Feature
Saint Bernard ‘Tuffie’ Wins Therapy Dog Award for Canine Excellence
"Tuffie" the Saint Bernard can handle a lot, and she was front-line as a therapy dog when a mass shooting rattled Saint Francis Medical Center, a hospital where she often did therapy sessions.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-therapy-dog-tuffie/
| December 11, 2023
Expert Advice: News
German Shepherd Dog ‘Hank’ Wins 2023 Service Dog Award for Canine Excellence
Hank, a 3-year-old German Shepherd Dog, has changed the life of 10-year-old Harrison Brimner, who is autistic, and the lives of his family. Hank is the recipient of the 2023 Award for Canine Excellence in the Service Dog category.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-service-dog-hank/
| December 5, 2023