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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Train Your Dog to Come When Called: Step-by-Step Recall
In case of an emergency, you need to know your dog will come to you no matter what. Read on to learn how to train a reliable recall.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/reliable-recalls-how-to-train-your-dog-to-come-when-called/
| July 7, 2021
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Keep Your Dog Safe During a Solar Eclipse
A solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event! With such an occasion, you might wonder how your dog is going to react, or if it could cause them stress.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/how-to-keep-dog-safe-during-eclipse/
| August 21, 2017
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Top 10 American Cities for Dogs (and the People Who Love Them)
From our partners at realtor.com Quick quiz: Do you... A. Actually enjoy being woken up each morning with a wet nose in your face? B. Walk around chatting with your dog and don't feel embarrassed? C. Have on your Galaxy S7 dozens of pictures of Humbert the Harrier, but none of your spouse, parents, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/top-american-cities-for-people-who-love-dogs/
| July 25, 2017
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Gets Foxtails Up Her Nose
ASK AKC Dear AKC: Our ten month old Lab has gotten foxtails up her nose twice in less than two weeks. The first time our family vet couldn't reach it and she had to go to a specialist with a large vet bill. The second time our vet was able to remove three, inch-long foxtails but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-foxtails-up-nose/
| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Conformation
What to Wear When Competing in Dog Sports
Every dog sport has a different vibe, so if it's your first one, you'll want to make sure to dress appropriately. Check out our guide on what to wear!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-sports-what-to-wear/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Puppies Want to Taste Everything – Dealing with the Canine Garbage Disposal
By AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Hilarie Erb Many new puppy owners are alarmed when their pup explores the world by tasting every new thing they find. Grass, dirt, sticks, rocks, mulch – nothing is off limits! This is normal behavior. Many animal babies, humans and puppies included, put things in their mouths to find out […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppies-canine-garbage-disposal/
| October 6, 2015
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
10 Products Dog Lovers Should Buy for Themselves on National Splurge Day
When it comes to toys, treats, and general necessities for your canine companion, it's easy for pet owners to go overboard. But National Splurge Day on June 18 presents the perfect opportunity to spend some money on yourself! Scroll down for products you won't be able to say no to if you're a dog lover. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gifts-for-dog-lovers-national-splurge-day/
| June 18, 2018
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Where Have All the Doberman Breeders Gone?
When I was looking for my first Doberman, I went to the local dog shows and saw which dogs appealed to me. At that time there were over 80 Dobermans entered at all the big shows in the Pacific Northwest. I talked to the people there and got the names of breeders. The people were […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/where-have-all-the-doberman-breeders-gone/
| April 24, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Search-and-Rescue Dog “Magnus” Recognized for Detection Work
Magnus is one of five 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. He won the Search and Rescue category. This category recognizes dogs certified to assist in wilderness and urban tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people. In May 2014 Sinead Imbaro, of Miami, said goodbye to Marcus Aurelius, her endeared German Shepherd […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/detection-dog-magnus-achieves-search-and-rescue-recognition/
| December 3, 2021
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Getting the Overweight Dog in Shape
It’s important to maintain your dog’s fitness. Here's how to get an overweight dog in shape and keep them healthy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/getting-overweight-dog-in-shape/
| January 14, 2019