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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Should You Take Your Dog to a Dog Park?
Failing to comply with these dog park etiquette tips could put your dog and other pets at risk. Here's how to know if your dog should go to the dog park.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-park-etiquette-tips/
| October 7, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
How to Read Dog Body Language
Dog body language can be confusing. But if you know the signs and signals to look for, it can make it easier to communicate with and understand your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-read-dog-body-language/
| January 27, 2020
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Giant Schnauzer Facts You May Not Know
The Giant Schnauzer is a smart, imposing, and protective dog, fiercely loyal and hard-working. Owning one can be a challenge, but it's a rewarding one.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-giant-schnauzer/
| December 30, 2019
Expert Advice: Why is my dog...
Why Is My Dog Hiding Things?
Some dogs love hiding toys, treats, and anything else they can find. Learn why dogs hide things, and what to do if the behavior becomes a problem.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-is-my-dog-hiding-things/
| November 6, 2019
Expert Advice: Training
How to Tell If Your Dog Is Stressed
Stressed dogs communicate through body language that's important for humans to understand. Learning dog warning signs can help prevent dangerous situations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-tell-if-your-dog-is-stressed/
| October 18, 2019
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The 7 AKC Dog Breed Groups Explained
At AKC shows, dogs are organized into 7 groups: Hound, Working, Sporting, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Learn about what makes each group unique.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-akc-dog-breed-groups-explained/
| September 26, 2019
Expert Advice: How to...
Are Dogs Playing or Fighting? How to Evaluate Rough Play
If two dogs are wrestling and it seems too rough to you, with all that growling and snarling, body-slamming, and biting of each other’s necks, should you intervene? How can you tell if dogs are playing or fighting? This is normal dog play. Puppies play with their littermates constantly. From around two weeks, when their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dogs-playing-or-fighting/
| May 9, 2019
Expert Advice: Conformation
Meet Tallulah: She’s a Young Show Star who Keeps Count of Her Stock at Night
The Kennel Club of Beverly Hills Dog Show in Pomona, California will be televised Easter Sunday on NBC affiliates nationwide. Almost two years old, Tallulah is just as much at home in the high-octane show ring as patrolling her 400-acre ranch in Sonoma County, California, for coyotes, mountain lions, or bobcats. Whether it’s the glitz […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/farm-dog-show-dog-tallulah/
| April 15, 2019
Expert Advice: General Health
What to Do if Your Dog Eats a Chicken Bone
Despite our best efforts, accidents happen, and our dogs are likely to eat something they shouldn’t at some point in their lives. Usually, our dogs will steal a yummy piece of people food off the counter or off of the plate of an unsuspecting guest, even if we’re doing the best we can to prevent […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-to-do-dog-eats-chicken-bone/
| June 22, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Doberman Pinscher Facts You May Not Know
Curious about the Doberman Pinscher? Learn about the breed's German roots, their incredible intelligence, and which activities they excel in.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/fun-facts-doberman-pinscher/
| January 31, 2017