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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC GoodDog Helpline: A Great Resource for Puppy Buyers
Every season is the right time for dog training but spring and summer, when the weather inspires owners to spend more time with their dogs, is a particularly good time to get busy with training that helps to make their relationship even better. One of the things you can do to make their journey even […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-gooddog-helpline-great-resource-puppy-buyers/
| April 18, 2024
Expert Advice: Safety
Why Do Dogs Run Away?
One of a dog owner's worst nightmares is having their dog run away, yet it's an all too common and dangerous scenario. So how do you prevent it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-do-dogs-run-away/
| April 18, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Pedialyte (Electrolytes) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Like humans, dogs lose water and electrolytes through sweat, urination, vomiting, and diarrhea. Out of the options to rehydrate, is Pedialyte good for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pedialyte-electrolytes-for-dogs/
| April 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Fast CAT
From Iran to the U.S.: ‘Trevor’ the Saluki Competes in AKC Fastest Dogs USA
Meet "Trevor" the Saluki, who was born in the breed's homeland of Iran. He's now a Fast CAT competitor, and one of the top-ranked Salukis across the board.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fastest-dogs-usa-2024-trevor-saluki/
| April 16, 2024
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National Core Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standards
The American Kennel Club - National Core Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standards aims to establish clear expectations that ensure all professional dog groomers have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the dog grooming industry. The American Kennel Club -CoreNational Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standard allows flexibility in the design and method of instruction and recognizes that the standards reflect an […]
https://www.akc.org/groomer-hub/education-standards/
| April 15, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winners of AKC’s Fastest Dogs USA 2024
Some of the fastest dogs in the country dashed after the coveted "bunny" lure in a 100-yard Fast CAT dash at Fastest Dogs USA, held on May 19 in Rock...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winners-akc-fastest-dogs-usa-2024/
| April 15, 2024
Expert Advice: Dental Health
Discover How Dog Dental Powders Help Target Bad Breath and Yellow Teeth
PetLab Co.'s ProBright Advanced dental powder for dogs is a hassle-free way to support healthier, whiter teeth, and fresher breath.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/discover-dog-dental-powders-help-target-bad-breath-yellow-teeth/
| April 12, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet ‘Drive,’ Dog Sport Competitor and Seizure Alert Dog For His Housemate ‘Torch’
"Drive," the 3-year-old Australian Shepherd, isn't just a dog athlete, he's also a seizure alert dog for "Torch," a dog with idiopathic epilepsy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/drive-seizure-alert-dog-torch/
| April 10, 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: Dog Breeds
How Is a Dog’s Coat Length and Type Inherited?
What makes your dog's coat long, short, straight, curly, wiry or silky? Most coat types are determined by genes at just three genetic locations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dogs-coat-length-type/
| April 9, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee: Support Positive Bill on Therapy Dogs, Hearing Is Tomorrow (4/9/24)
A positive Tennessee state bill that recognizes the value of therapy dogs is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee at their meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 8:30am. Tennessee residents are encouraged to contact committee members and ask them to vote yes on Senate Bill 1867. Please scroll […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-support-positive-bill-therapy-dogs-hearing-tomorrow-4-9-24/
| April 8, 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
Cerebellar Abiotrophy vs. Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Dogs
If your puppy has been wobbly since birth, they could have a non-progressive, non-curable neurological condition known as cerebellar hypoplasia.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cerebellar-hypoplasia-in-dogs/
| April 5, 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: Health
What to Know About Dog Probiotics for Yeast
An overgrowth of yeast can cause a dog's skin to become itchy and inflamed. Yeast infections not only sound unpleasant but they can be very...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-probiotics-for-yeast/
| April 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Librela for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Librela is a new pain management drug for canine osteoarthritis. Learn more about its advantages, limitations and when it is a suitable treatment option.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/librela-for-dogs/
| April 3, 2024
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HONORS HEROIC CANINES WITH AKC DOGNY PAW OF COURAGE AWARD
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Vishu of Kankakee Sheriff’s Department in Kankakee, IL., and K9 Biza of Auburn Massachusetts Police Department in Auburn, MA., with the American Kennel Club’s DOGNY Paw of Courage Award. The AKC DOGNY Paw […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-honors-heroic-canines-akc-dogny-paw-courage-award-2/
| April 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
German Shepherd Dog Facts You May Not Know
Captain Max Emil Friedrich von Stephanitz and his friend Artur Meyer developed the German Shepherd Dog in the mid-19th century. The creators wanted a...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-german-shepherd/
| April 1, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
What Common Dog Training Words Mean
Dog training comes with its own lingo. Learn the definitions for common dog training terminology so you can train your dog with confidence.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-training-terms-lingo/
| March 28, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
Schedules of Reinforcement: When Should You Reward Your Dog?
When should you give your dog a reward? Every time they perform a behavior or just once in a while? Learn how to schedule rewards effectively.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/schedules-of-reinforcement-for-dogs/
| March 26, 2024