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Expert Advice: News
5 Ways to Support Local Dog Businesses During the Pandemic
As many Americans hunker down in their homes, emerging for only essential errands or obligations, small businesses and service industries are feeling their absence where it hurts the most – in their pocketbooks. The slowdown caused by the coronavirus containment is also affecting those who work in dog-related fields, including groomers, trainers and dog walkers, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ways-to-support-your-local-dog-businesses-during-the-pandemic/
| March 19, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Ask Our Trainers: How Do I Get My Puppy to Stop Nipping Me?
Ngan Dinh of Frisco, Texas, asks: My 3-1/2-month-old Toy Poodle likes to bite me, especially when he gets excited with a preferred toy or when he thinks I'm taking his toy away. (He also tries to bite and jump on people when he meets them because he gets overly excited.) Every time he bites me, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/ask-our-trainers-how-do-i-get-my-puppy-to-stop-nipping-me/
| December 6, 2017
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Stop Puppy Mouthing and Teach Better Bite Habits
Puppy mouthing and play biting hurts, but with patient, consistency, and these expert tips you can teach your puppy not to mouth humans.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-mouthing-expert-tips/
| August 11, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Why You Shouldn’t Stare Down a Dog
Staring at dogs can mean very different things to dogs than humans. Here's why it's good to avoid staring directly at dogs, especially strange ones.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-you-shouldnt-stare-down-a-dog/
| October 13, 2022
Expert Advice: General Health
Is My Dog Dreaming or Having a Seizure? How to Tell the Difference
Not sure if your dog is dreaming or having a seizure? Learn the differences, common signs, and when it’s time to call your veterinarian.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dreaming-vs-seizures-in-dogs/
| March 16, 2017
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
How to Choose a Breeder: Advice From Dr. Jerry Klein
Originally appeared on dogcanceranswers.com, where Dr. Jerry Klein was asked to be part of a podcast discussing the responsible ways to get a dog. Dr. Jerry Klein, the Chief Veterinary Officer of the American Kennel Club, joins Dog Cancer Answers to discuss things to look for when choosing a breeder to increase the odds of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/how-to-choose-a-breeder/
| October 28, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
Ice and Snow Melts: Which Are Safe for Dogs?
Regular snow and ice melts can have chemicals in them that are toxic to dogs. Learn which ice melts are better to use, and how to keep your dog safe.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-safe-ice-snow-melt/
| January 19, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Puppy Socialization: Does Gender Matter?
Every litter is a new and exciting adventure. The months of research into pedigrees, rereading notes on dogs that appear in various pedigrees and evaluating their influences, have come to fruition, and the future is now in the whelping box. The genetics are set; now the puppy socialization begins. Handling puppies daily from day one […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/on-socializing-puppies-does-gender-matter/
| June 11, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge Winners
The winners of the 2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge were crowned in each of the three disciplines: Air Retrieve, Distance Jumping and Hydro Dash.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2023-akc-diving-dogs-challenge-winners/
| April 6, 2023
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Tricks and Treats: How to Photograph Your Dog Like a Pro
For National Photography Day, we got some advice from professional pet photographer, Sarah Faith Rosencrans. Check out her helpful hints for taking great pictures of your pup! As a proud dog owner and a professional pet photographer I am always searching for ways to get my rambunctious models to sit still and pose for the camera. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-photograph-your-dog-like-a-pro/
| August 19, 2016