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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips to Help Soothe Your Dog’s Anxiety
Life can be challenging for anxious dogs. These 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline will help you manage and treat your dog's anxiety.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/soothe-dog-anxiety/
| November 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Intervertebral Disk Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a neurologic condition affecting the spinal cord. It can range in severity, from pain to paralysis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/intervertebral-disk-disease-dogs/
| October 24, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Preparing for Your Dog for a Future Without You
No one wants to have to prepare for the worst, but it's always good to have a plan in place for your dog if something were to happen to you.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/your-dogs-future-without-you/
| October 4, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Summer 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to this dog on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
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AKC Title Recognition Summer 2023
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/akc-title-recognition-summer-2023/
| September 26, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Choosing Probiotics for Your Dog: Boosting Health and Well-Being
We know and love probiotics for people, but what about probiotics for dogs? Probiotics have many benefits, from better skin to a stronger immune system.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/choosing-probiotics-for-your-dog/
| September 11, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Be Albino?
Can dogs be albino? Yes, and certain breeds are more prone to the gene than others. Read about albino dog history, and what to do to keep them healthy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-be-albino/
| September 8, 2023
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Unleashing the Benefits of Homemade Fresh Dog Food
If you want homemade dog food, you know that preparing it can be a hassle. What can you do to get all the benefits of homemade dog food without the mess? Try the ChefPaw by Innovet Pet Products!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/benefits-of-homemade-dog-food/
| August 7, 2023
Expert Advice: News
Study Finds That Dogs Use Their Tails Mainly to Communicate
A recent study suggests dogs' tails don't influence agile movements as we once thought. But don't underestimate its importance for communication between humans, animals, and other dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/new-study-what-do-dogs-use-tail-for/
| July 26, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Heart Murmurs in Dogs: What to Know
Heart murmurs in dogs can be harmless or represent serious health conditions. Learn about the different types and how they're diagnosed and treated.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heart-murmurs-in-dogs/
| June 13, 2023
Expert Advice: Feature
Flat-Coated Retriever ‘Noaa’ Is a Conformation Star and Therapy Dog for Kids
Everywhere we turn, there is a three-in-one product out there. Now you can add a championship Flat-Coated Retriever to the mix. Meet sweet, goofy...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/flat-coated-retriever-noaa/
| June 5, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Chick’ the Bulldog Is a Dog Sports Triple Threat
You might be fooled by Chick's short and stocky frame, but Chick the Bulldog excels in many sports, including Fast CAT, Diving Dogs, and Rally.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/chick-the-bulldog-fastest-dogs-usa/
| May 16, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Carolina Dog ‘Bones’ Sets Speed Records and Encourages Breed Preservation
You may not have heard of the Carolina Dog, but that doesn't mean you can count them out of dog sports like Fast CAT. Bones, a Carolina Dog, is participating in AKC Fastest Dogs USA on his second birthday, showing just how fast he is.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/carolina-dog-bones-fastest-dog-usa/
| May 15, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Deemed “Too Wild to Evaluate” Changes Life Through Agility
Sue Vold of Leavenworth, Kansas is a real estate agent by day. But once she enters the agility ring with her All-American Dog, 4-year-old WushuMX MXJ...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-deemed-too-wild-rehabilitated-as-star-agility-dog/
| March 14, 2023
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Tips for Getting Started in Dog Agility
If you’ve ever watched an agility competition, you know it’s basically a canine obstacle course. The dog must run through tunnels, leap over jumps, and weave through poles. But the dog isn’t working alone – this is a sport of exquisite teamwork. A successful run requires taking each obstacle in a certain order, and the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/agility-training-tips-competition/
| March 9, 2023
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dogs That Are Good With Cats
There are dog people and there are cat people — but what about those of us who love both? Can we have a cat and a dog in our household, or are they truly mortal enemies? Rest assured, dogs and cats can become the best of friends, or at least learn to peacefully coexist. If […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-that-are-good-with-cats/
| February 24, 2023
Expert Advice: Conformation
How Do I Get My Puppy Started in Dog Shows?
Showing dogs—the formal term for it is “Conformation”—is a sport. Like any football game or tennis match, dog shows have rules, too. But folks who sit on the sidelines can easily become bewildered if they don’t understand how guidelines apply to the game at hand. Whether you’re taking aim at a fastball or trotting with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-started-in-dog-shows/
| February 13, 2023
Expert Advice: Training
4 Tips for Training Your Dog With Rewards
Dogs repeat behaviors that are rewarding to them. For example, if your dog gets a treat when they sit, they will be more likely to sit again in the future. That’s why positive reinforcement training, or training with rewards, is so effective. As with any skill, to be as successful as possible, positive reinforcement training […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-rewards/
| February 2, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Valentine’s Day Safety Tips for Your Dog
Valentine's Day isn't just for exchanging candy hearts and cards with people you love. You can also celebrate Valentine's Day with your dog. Give them a special toy or treat, take them for a long walk, or cuddle on the couch. However you choose to celebrate Valentine's Day, be aware that many holiday traditions can […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/valentines-day-safety-tips-dog/
| February 1, 2023
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Should You Give Your Dog Hugs?
It's completely natural for humans to hug somebody to express affection. Just as natural as dogs sniffing rear ends to say hello. Of course, people don't share dogs' love of sniffing behinds or human crotches. And to the same degree, dogs don't share our love of hugs. We speak different languages and use different behaviors […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/should-you-give-your-dog-hugs/
| February 1, 2023