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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Blackberries?
Yes, your dog can eat blackberries. With a few caveats, blackberries can even be beneficial treats for your dog, in moderation.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-blackberries/
| September 16, 2022
Expert Advice: Safety
Is Salt Bad for Dogs?
Consuming too much salt is dangerous for dogs and can lead to hypernatremia or salt toxicosis. Although it's rare, the condition is potentially deadly.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/is-salt-bad-for-dogs/
| September 14, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
The Problem With Social Media’s Obsession With ‘Pet All the Dogs’
If you've spent any time on social media chances are you've come across the phrase "pet all the dogs" or "I just want to pet all the dogs." this memable...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/social-media-pet-all-the-dogs/
| September 2, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Low-Impact Dog Sports That Are Easy on Joints
Canine athletes come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of physical abilities. When people think of dog sports, they often think of the highest energy...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/low-impact-dog-sports/
| August 19, 2022
Expert Advice: Feature
Blind Belgian Malinois ‘Pieces’ Beats Odds and Excels at Scent Work
From the day she was born almost seven years ago, Pieces has served up a mix master of surprises. First, it was blindness—which wasn’t ascertained immediately—then a propensity for Scent Work, and lastly, a perfect psychological pathway. The result? A sightless Belgian Malinois puppy with a keen sense of smell and uncanny ability to find […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/blind-belgian-marinos-scent-work/
| August 18, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Best Dog Sports For Giant Breeds
Although giant breeds aren't necessarily what people first think of when it comes to canine athletes, these biggest dogs love having a job to do. Most...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/best-dog-sports-for-giant-breeds/
| August 10, 2022
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
AKC Patriotic Puppy Program Builds Confidence With New Course
Training dogs has been a way of life for Roxane Dutson since she was a teen. She taught the family dogs tricks and then became involved in competition through an obedience training group. “My love for working with dogs became stronger as my husband and I got our first Labrador in 1996,” Dutson says. “From […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/akc-patriotic-puppy-program-confident-puppy-course/
| August 8, 2022
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Bread?
Dogs can eat bread in small amounts. Learn what ingredients that appear in bread to avoid giving your dog, from garlic to raisins.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-bread/
| August 5, 2022
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Season Winners
Season 11 - Fall Season 2025 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Top 3 Teams Champion – Living the Agility Dream – Tennessee Reserve Champion – Naughty Spots – Virginia Third – Let’s Play TAG – North Carolina Individual Dog Placements by Jump Height (1st – 4th) 8-inch Regular 1st – Sundae, Papillon, Naughty Spots 2nd – Waldo, All American […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022
Press Releases
2022 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2022 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The NOHS Finals will be held […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| July 22, 2022