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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Go Potty on Cue
Find out how to teach your dog to poop or pee on command with these training tips. Here are step-by-step directions to teach potty on cue.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-poop-potty-on-cue/
| January 21, 2022
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
How to Prepare Your Apartment for a New Puppy
You're bringing home your new puppy pretty soon. But while you're overjoyed, you've also never owned a puppy while living in an apartment, so you aren't sure what to expect. Don't worry — even in a small space or a rental, you can raise a happy and healthy puppy. By taking preventative measures and dedicating […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/prepare-apartment-for-new-puppy/
| November 16, 2021
Expert Advice: Breed History
Brussels Griffon History: From Scruffy Ratter to Beloved House Pet
The Brussels Griffon's black muzzle and whiskers earned them the nickname 'bearded dogs' in old folk songs. Read more about the history of this joyful breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/brussels-griffon-history/
| November 16, 2021
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
What Does a “No Bones Day” Really Mean?
Are you having a “Bones Day" or a “No Bones Day"? Chances are, if you've spent any time on social media in the last few months you know exactly what we're talking about! Noodle the Pug is a TikTok star who gives advice and encouragement to millions of people around the world. The 13-year-old Pug […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/what-does-no-bones-really-mean-why-dogs-act-floppy/
| October 29, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Wheelchairs for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Wheelchairs help dogs walk, and are good for a variety of injuries and conditions. It's easy to find the right one, considering a few key factors.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/wheelchairs-for-dogs/
| September 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Gaining Gail Sheehy’s Dog: Passages Through Grief & Friendship
Chollie was a gift meant to ease grief. That’s one of the first things I learned about my friend Gail Sheehy’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. After losing her Tibetan Spaniel in 2007 and her husband Clay Felker in 2008, Gail welcomed Chollie into her life at just the right moment. After two sad and lonely […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/gail-sheehy-passages-chollies-story/
| June 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Is My Dog a Picky Eater?
Does it seem like your dog suddenly has lost interest in eating food? Knocks over their bowl out of boredom with their food? Here's why.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-a-picky-eater/
| June 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Train a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy
Preparing the sweet, gentle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to follow good behavior guidelines isn't tricky. This graceful, fun-loving toy spaniel only wants to please you. With some planning, persistence, and a positive outlook, your puppy quickly takes to training. Sandy Harrison, Recording Secretary of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, acquired her first Cavalier […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel/
| May 26, 2021
Expert Advice: Conformation
Purebred Dogs: What is a Breed Standard?
About, 2,400 years before the founding of the AKC, Plato invented the dog show. Well, not really, but kind of. The great philosopher theorized that all things around us in the natural world—the chair I’m sitting in, the keyboard I’m typing on—are but imperfect versions of the ideal representations of these objects that dwell in a higher realm of consciousness. These […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/purebred-dog-breed-standard/
| May 26, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Giardia in Dogs and Giardiasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Dogs can become infected with Giardia in a number of different ways, leading to giardiasis. Learn about Giardia in dogs and how to deal with giardiasis in dogs if your pet is diagnosed with that condition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/giardia-in-dogs/
| May 19, 2021