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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things You Didn’t Know About The Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Courtesy of Mary J McKennan, AKC Breeder of Merit The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a hard worker and a loyal companion. It's most popular in Poland, naturally, but it also has a community of devoted owners in the United States. Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the Polish Lowland Sheepdog. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-polish-lowland-sheepdog/
| June 16, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Have Good Sportsmanship Online—Not Just At Dog Shows
Regardless of what sport you compete in it's important to have good sportsmanship when engaging with fellow competitors. Good sportsmanship should...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/good-sportsmanship-online/
| August 15, 2022
Expert Advice: Grooming
Spring Grooming Tips to Get Your Dog Ready for Warmer Weather
It's finally spring, and with the new season, dog owners should also remember to get in a routine of cleaning and grooming their pets.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/spring-dog-grooming-tips/
| April 22, 2019
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Popcorn?
Your dog may love to help you clean up popcorn on the floor after movie night. The question you may forget to ask, however, is can dogs eat popcorn?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-popcorn/
| September 1, 2022
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
5 Things You Should Know Before Starting to Train Your Puppy
Before you start training your puppy, there are a few things that you should know.Training is important. It helps you bond with your pooch and show her what’s expected of her. It will also help her feel more secure, as she will understand what you want from her.Training is based on reward and correction. Note […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/on-your-marks-get-set-train/
| January 9, 2014
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Ham?
Ham might be tasty for humans, but it's not a healthy food for dogs to consume. Here's why you should opt for other foods to feed your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-ham/
| August 24, 2022
Expert Advice: General Health
Damaging Chews
Be Selective about the Toys You Give Your DogDogs are tremendously "oral" creatures and they experience much of the world through their mouths. Depending upon the breed, some dogs can exert 150 to 450 pounds per square inch with their jaws. As a result, we need to safeguard our dogs from chewing excessively (with their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/damaging-chews/
| April 24, 2015
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
International Dog Culture: How Canines Live Around the World
How are dogs treated around the world? What dog laws exist in other countries? We take a look at international dog culture around the globe.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/global-canines-international-dog-culture/
| November 12, 2021
Sports & Events
Companion Event Titles Earned by Junior Handlers
The Companion Events staff is pleased to encourage Junior Handlers in the sports of Obedience, Agility, Rally and Tracking. In these Companion Events, any Junior Handler up to the age of 18 is eligible to compete as a Junior. They exhibit in the regular classes and in the field along with all other exhibitors at […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-handlers-in-companion-sports/companion-event-titles-earned-by-junior-handlers/
| October 26, 2017
Canine Partners
Owner Refuses to Give Up on Dog Found Living in Culverts – Today She is Award-Winner!
Donald Rakestraw of Wichita, KS, wrote this amazing story of a nearly feral dog who was found living in culverts in a neighborhood. Donald and his wife, Naomi, adopted the dog after her rescue and quickly realized that they had taken on a dog with many serious issues, including extreme fear that led to growling […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/owner-refuses-to-give-up-on-dog-found-living-in-culverts-today-she-is-award-winner/
| July 16, 2015