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You work hard to teach your dog good manners. There’s one area, though, where you probably won’t have much success: Asking them to “stop being so nosey!” It won’t work because your dog's keen sense of smell – which is 100,000 times stronger than humans – makes him naturally “nosey,” and thus innately ideal for [...]
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| 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: 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
Expert Advice: Feature
At 6 Years Old, Issabella McHugh Shows Promise as a Conformation Handler
Step aside Dorothy and Toto! A new girl in ruby red slippers and a Cairn Terrier is here. Her yellow brick road? The conformation ring.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/issabella-mchugh-cairn-terriers/
| April 9, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Golden Retriever a Good Fit for You?
It's difficult to choose the right pet for your family. Why not consider the Golden Retriever, one of America's most popular breeds?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/golden-retriever-right-for-you/
| 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