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Expert Advice: Feature
Take To The Streets: Keeping City Dogs Fit In Urban Areas
City dogs need exercise and stimulation, just like their suburban and country counterparts. Sports like rally, treibball, and dog parkour are creative and fun forms of urban fitness. Even mushing through Manhattan can be accomplished with the right equipment and attitude. For a fulfilling life, a dog must have a yard, green grass, and room […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/keeping-city-dogs-fit-in-urban-areas/
| September 26, 2019
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
The Good “Bad Dogs” in Horror Films
From haunted hounds to laboratory creations, these are the top dogs in horror movies to watch this Halloween.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-in-horror-films/
| September 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
From Alaska to Indiana for the 2024 Flyball CanAm Classic
This Flyball team is the only team from Alsaka competing in the 2024 Flyball CanAm Classic in Indiana, and the sport brought them together.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/alaska-to-indiana-flyball-canam-classic/
| November 12, 2024
Sports & Events
Titles & Abbreviations
Click below to see titles and abbreviations for: Prefix Titles Suffix Titles Parent Club Titles Working Dog Titles Other Recognized Titles Other Title Lists: Titles Sorted by Sport Titles Sorted in Alphabetic Order Prefix Titles Title Title Name AFC An Amateur Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Pointing […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/titles-and-abbreviations/
| November 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Does My Dog Need a Winter Coat? Choosing the Best Winter Coat for Your Dog
Do all dogs need a winter coat? If so, what are the best winter coats for dogs? We break down our favorites for dogs of all sizes and breeds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-winter-coat/
| January 25, 2023
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AKC National Detection Dog Conferences
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="2024"] AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts National Conference to Address Shortage of U.S. Bred and Raised Detection Dogs August 2024 Explosives detection dogs play a crucial role in U.S. safety and security at home and abroad, but unlike other vital national security tools, the United States is importing approximately 85-90% of its […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-us-detection-dog-conferences/
| August 19, 2024
Expert Advice: How to...
Hosting Guests Who Have Pet Allergies: A Housecleaning Checklist
Pet allergies might not be a problem for you, but what if you're hosting guests who have pet allergies? Here's how to clean and prepare your home.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/housecleaning-hosting-guests-allergies/
| November 12, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Does Your Dog Need a Sweater? Why Some Dogs Benefit From Sweaters
From "ugly" holiday sweaters to hoodies there are a variety of dog sweaters available on the. market, but does your dog need one? For many dogs, the...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/sweaters-for-dogs/
| October 14, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Does Your Dog Need a Raincoat? Why Some Dogs Benefit From Raincoats
Every dog, no matter the breed, can benefit from wearing a raincoat. Keeping your dog dry prevents adverse health conditions and puts their comfort first.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-raincoats/
| October 16, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
Are We Stressing Our Dogs Out?
For centuries, people have turned to their dogs for comfort. How does our stress affect our dogs? Recent research has some answers.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/human-stress-influences-the-dog-human-relationship/
| September 24, 2021