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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Train Your Puppy Through Fear Periods
Fear periods are a natural part of canine development during puppyhood, but you can train through them with these helpful tips from a trainer.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/train-puppy-through-fear-periods/
| February 26, 2025

Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
New Years Resolutions for Breeders – From the Dog’s Point of View
After my 2024 article, someone asked me to do the next New Year’s Resolution article from our dogs’ perspectives. So, I am going to put my best foot forward in an open and honest attempt to tell you what I think our dogs may want us to resolve to do in 2025! First, we must […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/new-years-resolutions-breeders-dogs-point-view/
| January 21, 2025

Expert Advice: Breed History
Miniature American Shepherd Breed History: From Medium to Small-Sized Equine and Personal Companion
An affinity for horses, gutsy herding talent, and pick-up-and-go portability helped make the Miniature American Shepherd a rising star in the late 1960s.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/miniature-american-shepherd-history/
| December 24, 2024

Expert Advice: Obedience
‘Dreamer’ the Kromfohrlander Represents Rare Breed at 2024 AKC Obedience Classic
A memorable trip to Germany gave Cynthia Heyman an opportunity to visit family, tour the Rhine River, and meet her dream dog, aptly named "Dreamer."
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/obedience-classic-kromfohrlander-dreamer/
| December 9, 2024

Expert Advice: Training
Teach Your Dog to Say Please: The Key to Good Behavior
Asking your dog to perform a behavior like sit before providing a resource helps teach good manners and makes you more relevant to your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-say-please/
| October 24, 2024

Expert Advice: Home & Living
How Invisible Fence® Brand Solutions Can Be Beneficial for Multi-Pet Households
Invisible Fence® allows dog owners to create virtual boundaries both indoors and outdoors. This works to keep your dog safe while reinforcing training.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/invisible-fences-for-multi-pet-households/
| October 9, 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: Travel & Adventure
Strollers for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Getting a dog stroller does more than offer mental stimulation; it enhances the bond between owner and pet. But which dogs are good fits for dog strollers?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-strollers/
| September 17, 2024

Expert Advice: General Health
Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Happy tail syndrome occurs when a dog wags its tail so hard it hits things and bleeds. It can be hard to treat, and complicated but possible to prevent.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/happy-tail-syndrome-in-dogs/
| September 11, 2024

Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Getting Started in AKC Fast CAT
Fast CAT is one of the most popular AKC sports, and it's available to every dog! To increase your enjoyment, follow these steps to get your dog ready.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-fast-cat-getting-started/
| September 4, 2024