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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Aging in Dogs: Physical and Mental Signs Your Dog Is Getting Older
Keep an eye out for physical, behavioral, and mental changes in your older dog. These might be signs of aging in dogs, and being aware of them is the first step to ensuring continued quality of life for senior dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/aging-in-dogs-physical-mental-signs/
| October 4, 2022
Expert Advice: Training
How to Make the Holiday Season Less Stressful for Your Dog
The holidays can be overwhelming for your dog, but they don't have to be! Utilize these tips this holiday season to reduce your dog's stress.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/holiday-tips-and-tricks/
| December 1, 2020
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Grieving a Pet: How to Cope With the Loss of a Dog
Processing grief over a dog's death can be incredibly difficult. Here are some ways to seek support and cope with the loss while remembering a beloved pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/grieving-a-pet/
| July 28, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Rarest Dog Breeds of 2025
The American Kennel Club is the world's largest registry of purebred dogs, and uses these statistics to rank the most popular breeds — and the rarest breeds. The numbers are in: these are the rarest dog breeds according to AKC registration statistics. In 2025, 202 total breeds were counted in the registration statistics. In 2026, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rarest-dog-breeds-2025/
| April 15, 2026
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Go Boating and Kayaking With Dogs
Want to bring your dog boating or kayaking? Learn how to prepare, choose the right watercraft, and keep your dog safe on the water.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/boating-kayaking-with-dogs/
| May 31, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Are You Misunderstanding What Your Dog Is Trying to Tell You?
We all love our dogs. In fact, many of us probably love all dogs. The bond between human and canine can be so close that it might seem we can read each other’s thoughts and feelings. While this is true to some extent, the fact is that dogs aren't people; they don’t behave, react, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/misunderstanding-dogs/
| June 16, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
What Do Dogs Dream About?
What do dogs dream about? While we don’t have all of the answers, scientists are taking steps to learn more about why dogs dream.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-do-dogs-dream-about/
| March 12, 2019
Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have considered mushrooms' health benefits for humans, but what about the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/
| June 6, 2024
Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
Glucosamine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Glucosamine, a naturally occurring compound, is one of the more popular over-the-counter arthritis and joint pain remedies for dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/glucosamine-for-dogs/
| May 3, 2022
Expert Advice: General Health
Supporting Your Dog’s Mobility, Joints, Skin, and Coat Through Every Life Stage
From puppies to senior dogs, learn how nutrition supports mobility, skin and coat health, and overall wellness throughout life.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/supporting-your-dog-through-every-life-stage/
| April 30, 2026