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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Inflation-Proof Your Dog’s Care
All it takes is a trip to the grocery store or gas pump to feel the sting of inflation. Inflation impacts every aspect of our lives, and dog care costs are no exception. Meeting your dog's physical, mental, and emotional needs are key elements of responsible dog ownership, and some elements become more costly as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/inflation-dog-ownership-cost/
| October 31, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs: What to Know
Do you suspect your dog is having vision trouble? Perhaps they're nervous in dimly lit spaces or bumping into things in unfamiliar environments. Although many conditions could be responsible for your dog's vision loss, one possible cause is progressive retinal atrophy, also known as PRA. This is a genetic disease of the retina in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/progressive-retinal-atrophy/
| October 20, 2022
Sports & Events
AKC Trick Dog 2022 Competition Winners and Outstanding Performances
OVERALL WINNER Muriel McMullen & Maddie (Australian Terrier) Dogwarts School of Witchcraft FINALISTS Christina Jones & Chloe (All American) Back to School https://youtu.be/OAc8x8ZvOfE Tamara Shaffer & Olivia Nicole (Biewer Terrier) Rescuing the Mermaid Princess https://youtu.be/ve6xeYSyf9g 20 ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES Deana Allen & Dervish (Portuguese Water Dog) Insomnia Strikes! https://youtu.be/lylH0ieLtEQ Deana Allen […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/akc-trick-dog-2022-competition-winners/
| October 19, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Get Hemorrhoids?
Dogs can have problems with their anus and rectum just like people can. You might see your dog scooting (dragging their bottom) across the carpet or straining when they squat to defecate. Your first thought might be hemorrhoids, a common ailment in people. But can dogs get hemorrhoids? Or is something else going on under your dog's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-hemorrhoids/
| October 12, 2022
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Canine Partners Spotlight Fall 2022
All Americans in AKC Agility League Congratulations to all All Americans who competed in the pilot season of the AKC Agility League, which ran May 30 – Aug. 21. Numerous Canine Partners members placed high in the rankings and won awards in this fun program that brings a team twist to agility. Read on to […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-fall-2022/
| September 30, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Pulmonary Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Dogs
Pulmonary hypertension in dogs is a life-threatening disease that involves higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/understanding-pulmonary-hypertension-high-blood-pressure-in-dogs/
| September 26, 2022
Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Reas the Whippet Named 2022 Fastest Dog in America
There’s probably only one time in his life when Reas finished last. That’s when he was the final puppy in a litter of five to go to his new home three years ago. That was obviously not his doing. Four other owners passed over him for various reasons. And now the muscular, 51-pound Whippet, owned […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/reas-the-whippet-named-2021-fastest-dog-in-america/
| September 26, 2022
Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Make Your Balcony Safe and Dog-Friendly
Balconies can provide dogs with exciting sights and smells, but they can be dangerous too. Here are some tips for making a balcony a safe doggy haven.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/making-your-balcony-fun-and-dog-friendly/
| September 19, 2022
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Bark At People?
If you're out for a walk and your dog or puppy starts barking at people, it's easy to freeze and feel embarrassed. Barking is a natural behavior for dogs, but we don't want to encourage our dogs to bark at people. Dogs bark at people for a variety of different reasons, whether because they are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-does-my-dog-bark-at-people/
| September 16, 2022
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Season Winners
Season 5 - Fall 2023 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Top 5 Teams Team Champion – Foliage Frolic – Vermont Reserve Team Champion – Happy Dog Sports Team 1 – Texas 3 – Smoothie and the All Sized Aussies – Kentucky 4 – Let’s Play TAG – North Carolina 5 – Happy Dog Sports Team 2 […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022