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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Hypoglycemia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is common in dogs, but treatable. Make sure you know the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hypoglycemia-in-dogs/
| November 19, 2024
Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Agility Star 15-Year-Old Reagan Wallace
Fifteen-year-old Reagan Wallace from St. Peters, Missouri got involved with training dogs during the pandemic. Now, she’s an active dog Agility competitor, placing third at the AKC Junior Agility Championship. In addition to Agility, Wallace and her dogs now participate in a variety of AKC sports, including Rally, Fast CAT, and Obedience. Wallace competes with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-agility-star-15-year-old-reagan-wallace/
| May 23, 2022
Expert Advice: Feature
Desperately Seeking Sammy: One Owner’s Journey to Bringing Her Lost Dog Home
She called on tracking experts, social media users, psychics, and an army of volunteers. Would it be enough to bring her dog home? May 22, 2017, the day after my birthday, was the longest day I have ever lived. One minute, my Golden Retriever, Sam, was with me, then, in a heartbeat, he was gone. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/desperately-seeking-sammy-bringing-home-a-lost-dog/
| May 5, 2020
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet the Star of BBC’s ‘Dirk Gently’s,’ Bentley the Corgi
Photos courtesy of Mike Perrin. If you're a dog lover and aren't watching BBC's 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency,' you should be. It has mystery, sci-fi, humor, Elijah Wood, and most importantly, a Corgi! Played by Bentley the dog actor, this Corgi was a mysterious (and adorable) element of the pilot episode of the show […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-bentley-the-corgi/
| October 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Training
Urine Marking vs. Peeing: How to Tell These Dog Behaviors Apart
Dogs pee in the house for many reasons, but they also urine mark. Learn to tell the difference between these behaviors and how to reduce marking.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/marking-vs-peeing/
| July 3, 2023
Expert Advice: Agility
Miniature Poodle ‘Cher’ Is a World-Class Agility Dog, Competing in 2025 AKC Agility Premier Cup
Maggie Schoolar says agility changed her life. She's now competing at the 2025 AKC Agility Premier Cup with her 8-year-old Miniature Poodle, "Cher".
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-premier-cup-miniature-poodle-cher/
| June 26, 2025
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dog Owners Experience the ‘Puppy Blues?’
A new study from the University of Helsinki is showing that the changes after getting a puppy can result in "puppy blues," similar to baby blues.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-blues/
| October 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dermatitis in Dogs: What to Know
Learn the signs, causes and treatments of the most widespread types of canine dermatitis, a common dog skin condition that can range in severity.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dermatitis-in-dogs/
| March 22, 2024
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Dogs: What to Know
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common in humans. But how do you know if your dog has a UTI? How is it treated, and how can you prevent it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/urinary-tract-infections-uti-in-dogs/
| August 22, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Is Your Dog Being ‘Bad’ or Just Being a Dog?
When your dog does something "undesirable," you may ask why your dog is being bad. But sometimes these 'bad' behaviors are just their nature.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-being-bad/
| February 10, 2026