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Expert Advice: Agility
How to Prepare Your Puppy for Agility
Even young puppies can benefit from age-appropriate agility training. Read on for how you can get your pup ready to jump into dog agility.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/prepare-puppy-agility-training/
| March 26, 2019
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
How a Diet Change Can Help Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs
This Is a Paid Advertisement for The Farmer's Dog For an animal with a reputation for having an iron constitution, capable of (and hell-bent on) eating anything in sight, dogs are surprisingly prone to upset stomachs and other digestive issues. There are countless causes of stomach upset, and diet is one huge factor in your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/diet-change-sensitive-stomach/
| December 21, 2022
Expert Advice: News
Advice From Three Palm Springs Dog Show Competitors
Thousands of dogs will start 2019 off by traveling to the Kennel Club of Palm Springs Dog Show at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California. Whether you’re attending in person (it’s free!) or watching from your home, here are three competitors on why they started showing dogs. Make sure to tune in to the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/three-dogs-to-watch-at-the-palm-springs-dog-show/
| January 4, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
How to Confront Someone You Think Is a Bad Dog Owner
As dog lovers, it can be difficult to ignore when we see someone doing something we think is bad, harmful, or ineffective with their dogs. Sometimes what someone is doing is abusive or at risk of causing immediate serious injury to a dog, in which case stepping in right away or calling the proper authorities […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-confront-someone-if-you-think-theyre-a-bad-dog-owner/
| January 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
My Dog, Myself: Finding Balance in the “Dog World”
When you become a “dog person,” don’t forget the second part of that phrase I don’t know where I picked it up, but it elicits a chuckle each time I repeat it to someone new. “God made dogs,” the joke goes, “and the Devil made dog clubs.” If you are involved in dogs outside the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/my-dog-myself-finding-balance/
| October 8, 2019
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Teach Your Dog to Leave It: It Could Save His Life
This training tip is brought to you Erin Rakosky of the AKC GoodDog! Helpline, a seven-day-a-week telephone support service staffed by experienced dog trainers. The Helpline provides instruction and advice on training and behavioral issues. Imagine this scenario; you are in the bathroom and you accidentally drop a bottle of medication on the floor. You […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-leave-it/
| May 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Training
Ask Our Trainers: What’s the Best Way to Teach My Dog to Stay?
Susan S. wrote to ask what is the best way to teach her Field Spaniel puppy to stay. To teach your puppy “stay,” the most important thing to remember is to take it in baby steps. Too many owners make the mistake of turning it into an endurance contest: how long can the puppy stay […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/best-way-teach-dog-stay/
| April 1, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Choosing the Right Collar for Your Dog
The right dog collar isn't just a fashion choice; it should be safe, secure, and comfortable. So what goes into choosing the right dog collar?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/choosing-right-dog-collar/
| June 26, 2024
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Unexpected Ways You Could Be Hurting Your Pet
From our friends at Vetstreet We know you love your pet unconditionally and strive to take good care of him, but even the most experienced owners can sometimes harm their dogs or cats and not even realize it. Here are a few mistakes you might be making, but don't worry, we've also included advice […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-ways-you-could-be-hurting-your-pet/
| January 14, 2015
Expert Advice: Training
Training Dogs to be Comfortable Around People in Face Masks
From the Lone Ranger to Zorro, we know good guys can wear masks. But just try convincing your dog of that. As controlling the spread of the coronavirus becomes a paramount concern, the federal government has recommended – and some states have mandated – wearing face masks in public. While we humans have acclimated to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/mask-force-training-dogs-to-be-comfortable-around-people-wearing-face-masks/
| May 6, 2020