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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Can Dogs and Small Pets Coexist? Training and Safety Tips
Is it safe to have dogs and small pets in the same home? Learn more about the risks and training to help them coexist.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/can-dogs-and-small-pets-coexist/
| April 24, 2026
Expert Advice: Feature
Westminster and the Media: A Match Made in Dog Show Heaven
Thanks to technological advances and a robust economy in the years following the second world war, the modern media took off like a rocket—and the Westminster Kennel Club dog show took off with it. Of course, the big event at Madison Square Garden had been America’s most prestigious dog show since it began in 1877. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-and-the-media/
| January 6, 2017
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Benefits of Multivitamins for Dogs
Vitamins are nutrients that help with functions like developing strong bones and fighting infections. When should you use multivitamins for your dog?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/multivitamins-for-dogs/
| March 20, 2025
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
What to Know and Look for When Boarding Your Dog
You've got your passport ready, hotel booked, and bags ready. Now, there's just one thing left to do: find a kennel where your dog can have a vacation of their own while you're away. In This Article Scheduling Kennel Tours Daily Activities at the Kennel Health & Safety Requirements Trial Runs and What to Expect […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-boarding-tips/
| June 16, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Seizures in Dogs: Causes, Triggers, and Prevention
There are many reasons why your dog might have a seizure. Learn more about what causes seizures in dogs, triggers, and how to help prevent them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/seizures-in-dogs/
| August 9, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Brodie, the First Scottish Deerhound to Earn Champion Tracker Title
Being the "first" to achieve something takes a lot of determination and tenacity, something that Scottish Deerhound Brodie and his owner, Linda Beisswenger, know all too well. In St. Louis, Missouri, Brodie came to Beisswenger as just a puppy. Previously, Beisswenger competed in AKC Tracking with her Borzoi. "I just fell in love with Tracking and I'm still in love […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/scottish-deerhound-earns-champion-tracker/
| July 11, 2019
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Canine Communication: Deciphering Different Dog Sounds
"Wouldn't it be great if our dogs could talk?" says Amanda Nascimento DVM, MSc, PhD. "If you listen closely, they can." In This Article Understanding Why Dogs Bark Why Dogs Whine Understanding the Context Behind a Dog’s Howl Why Some Dogs 'Purr' and What It Means How to Interpret Growling in Different Situations Understanding Why […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/canine-communication-deciphering-different-dog-sounds/
| December 19, 2019
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Hip dysplasia is a common condition in dogs. Learn what to know about hip dysplasia including symptoms, treatment options, and preventative measures.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs/
| May 3, 2022
Expert Advice: News
Come, Grow Old With Me – CDS and Caring for Elderly Dogs
by Sandra MurrayReprinted from: Essential Elements, ShowSight Magazine Reprinted from: Essential Elements, ShowSight Magazine As a youngster she had won her breed’s National Sweepstakes. Not long after that win, she finished her championship with three 5 point majors, all at large regional specialties. During her specials career she earned multiple Group placements and Best […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/come-grow-old-with-me/
| April 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Health
Epilepsy in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder seen in dogs, but with proper diagnosis and drugs therapy, most epileptic dogs can live long happy lives.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/epilepsy-in-dogs/
| March 4, 2025