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Legislative Alerts Delaware: Senate Committee to Consider Bill Banning Pet Sales on Wednesday
Delaware: Senate Committee to Consider Bill Banning Pet Sales on Wednesday On Wednesday, March 25, the Delaware Senate Health & Social Services Committee will consider legislation prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in retail pet stores. The American Kennel Club (AKC) opposes HB 131 and encourages all concerned Delaware residents to share their opposition […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/delaware-senate-committee-to-consider-bill-banning-pet-sales-on-wednesday/ | March 23, 2026
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel meeting a Yorkshire Terrier at the park.
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior Dog-to-Dog Greetings: Your Dog Doesn’t Need To Say Hi
Although most puppies are dog social, in adulthood most dogs become dog selective or dog tolerant. Some may even become dog reactive.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-to-dog-greetings/ | September 22, 2021
Beagle being hugged by a man and woman in the yard. people
Expert Advice: Why is my dog... How Do I Know If My Dog Is Happy?
How do you know if your dog is happy? Here's what to look for in your dog's body language, behavior, and breed characteristics.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-is-happy/ | November 30, 2021
Golden Retriever laying down on a dog bed at home.
Expert Advice: Safety What Should You Do if Your Dog Ate a Dryer Sheet?
Dryer sheets are a danger for dogs, whether they're licked, chewed up and digested, or swallowed whole. What should you do if your dog ate a dryer sheet?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-ate-dryer-sheet/ | October 16, 2024
Expert Advice: Growth & Development A Puppy Growth Timeline: Transitions in Puppyhood
From newborn to teenager, a puppy goes through lots of changes. What should you expect during puppyhood? See a puppy timeline of what happens and when.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/puppy-growth-timeline-transitions-puppyhood/ | March 30, 2021
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers together in the grass.
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds Best Dog Breeds for People With Allergies
So, you want a dog but you seem to have an allergy attack whenever you're around one? You're not alone! It's estimated that 10 and 20% of people are allergic to cats and dogs, causing many prospective puppy owners to wonder which dogs are hypoallergenic. Spoiler alert: none of them are. That's right: no dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/hypoallergenic-dog-breeds/ | November 12, 2021
Senior Golden Retriever laying down in the grass.
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health Preventing Obesity in Senior Dogs
Like the humans who care for them, older dogs are not exempt from gaining weight. Here's how to prevent canine obesity in senior dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/preventing-obesity-in-senior-dogs/ | April 6, 2021
Coyote stalking in grasslands.
Expert Advice: Safety Do Coyotes Attack Dogs? How to Protect Your Pet
With their habitats and food sources shrinking, coyotes are venturing closer to our neighborhoods, homes, and dogs than we'd like.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/coyote-attacks-protecting-dogs/ | April 12, 2022
Labrador retriever laying down at home with a Christmas poinsettia in the background.
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep Dog-Friendly Decorating Tips for a Safe and Festive Holiday
Many common holiday decorations pose dangers to dogs. Celebrate with dog-friendly decorations that are both elegantly festive and safe.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-friendly-holiday-decorating/ | December 2, 2020
Border Collie puppy lying next to a sneaker.
Expert Advice: Puppy Health Puppy Senses: How Your Puppy Sees, Hears, and Smells the World
It is natural that we wonder how puppies perceive the world, and if they see, hear, and smell differently than we do. Here's how puppy senses work.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-senses/ | August 28, 2019
Bulldog puppy laying next to a pumpkin.
Expert Advice: Nutrition Can Dogs Have Pumpkin Spice?
Can dogs have pumpkin spice? This seasoning mix, and foods containing it, aren't safe for dogs, but you can give your dog pure pumpkin or dog treats with pumpkin as an ingredient.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-have-pumpkin-spice/ | October 10, 2022
Expert Advice: Basic Training Using Food Rewards in Dog Training
What motivates one dog is not necessarily what motivates another dog. Here's a breakdown of what most dogs would define as their hierarchy of food rewards.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/using-food-rewards/ | May 26, 2015
Pembroke Welsh Corgi enjoying getting brushed outdoors.
Expert Advice: Grooming Teach Your Dog to Enjoy Grooming
If your dog hates being groomed, then try getting them involved in their own grooming. Incorporating husbandry training into dog grooming gives your dog choices and provides rewards.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/teaching-dog-enjoy-grooming/ | September 17, 2021
Golden Retriever puppy getting a bath at home.
Expert Advice: Grooming How to Groom a Golden Retriever
Wondering how to groom a Golden Retriever? Here's a grooming guide on how to care for a Golden's coat, ears, teeth, and more.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-groom-golden-retriever/ | March 18, 2021
Expert Advice: Grooming Why Does My Dog Dislike Being Brushed?
If your dog doesn't like being brushed, don't worry. Here's why your dog may be acting out and here's how to get your dog more comfortable being brushed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-not-like-being-brushed/ | February 5, 2021
Expert Advice: Grooming How to Groom a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's medium-long luscious coat and silky, feathery ears signal royalty. Here's how to groom a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-groom-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel/ | January 20, 2021
Beagle laying down indoors.
Expert Advice: General Health Amitriptyline Hydrochloride for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Amitriptyline, which goes by the brand name Elavil, is prescribed as an off-label treatment for generalized anxiety and separation anxiety in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/amitriptyline-hydrochloride-for-dogs/ | June 20, 2024
Australian Cattle Dog face close-up outdoors.
Expert Advice: DIY Projects How To Teach Your Dog To Paint
Have you seen the TikTok dog painting challenge where dogs use their tongues to paint? Learn how to teach your dog to paint and enjoy their masterpiece!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-diy-craft-how-to-teach-your-dog-to-paint/ | April 23, 2021
Beagle sniffing in the woods on a scent.
Expert Advice: General Health Dogs and Poison Ivy: Everything You Need to Know
Can dogs get poison ivy? Though the plant is extremely bothersome to humans, cases of canines being affected by poison ivy are rare.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-poison-ivy/ | May 26, 2021
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog Work Hard, Play Hard: Border Collies Go for It in All Phases
There are few sights more beautiful than watching a dog do the work it was bred to do, like Border Collies herding sheep.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/work-hard-play-hard-border-collies/ | March 23, 2026

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