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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Dog Meal Prep: How to Prepare Dog Food in Bulk
Whether you're using kibble or making dog food at home, you can do dog meal prep to make weekly feedings easier, as long as it's stored properly.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-meal-prep-dog-food-in-bulk/
| September 9, 2022
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
What Is Dog Pivot Training? Teaching Tight Turns
Teach your dog to pivot and complete tight turns for activities and sports like AKC Trick Dog, AKC Rally, and obedience by following these instructions.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-pivot-training/
| September 9, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
What Is Trigger Stacking? How to Handle an Overly Stressed Dog
Trigger stacking is when a dog undergoes multiple stressful situations and exhibits a big reaction to a seemingly small stimulus. Find out how to handle it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-avoid-trigger-stacking-in-dogs/
| September 8, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Winners Announced for Inaugural AKC Agility League Program
More than 200 dogs and 40 different teams from across the country competed in the inaugural pilot program for the AKC Agility League. Over the course of 12 weeks, teams ran six different courses from their respective club. Captains submitted scores from qualified judges, and the rankings for both teams and individual dogs in each […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winner-announced-for-inaugural-akc-agility-league-program/
| September 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Breed History
Belgian Sheepdog History: From Square-Built Herder to Loyal Companion
The Belgian Sheepdog history stems from a split of the Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren, and the Belgian Malinois into separate breeds.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/belgian-sheepdog-history/
| September 7, 2022
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
The Lasting Impact of the Dog Heroes of 9/11
About 300 dog-handler search teams responded to 9/11, but only about 100 were prepared for the size of the disaster at Ground Zero. Since then, the need for search-and-rescue dogs and therapy dogs has only increased.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/the-legacy-of-9-11-dogs/
| September 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Going Grassless? Try These Alternative Dog-Friendly Landscapes
Can you have a yard without grass? Check out these alternate dog-friendly grassless yard ideas for your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-friendly-grassless-yards/
| September 6, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
What to Do When Your Dog Steals and Guards Items
Resource guarding in dogs is a problematic and potentially dangerous behavior. Here's what to know about this issue and how to deal with it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/resource-guarding-in-dogs/
| September 6, 2022
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Kids to Train the Dog
Sometimes the biggest challenge in dog training can be preventing a well-meaning family member from sabotaging the process. In some respects, teaching people how to train their dog is the equivalent of asking them to be the student and the teacher at the same time. And because consistency is key with dog training, it gets […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-train-the-dog/
| September 6, 2022
Sports & Events
Paula-2021 sample AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals held in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida December 17 & 18, 2021 The AKC National Owner-Handled Series recognizes and showcases the quality dogs being exhibited by owner/handlers and provides a venue for the owner/handlers to compete against their […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/national-owner-handled-series/paula-sample-2021-nohs-finals/
| September 6, 2022