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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Keep Your Dog Quiet During Online Video Meetings
Don't let your dog be the one to bark and whine through your boss's presentation. Read on for tips to keep your dog quiet during online video meetings.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/keep-dog-quiet-during-online-video-meetings/
| April 23, 2021
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Signs of a Responsible Dog Breeder
It can be tricky to know how to find a responsible breeder. Here are some considerations to guide you in your search for your next puppy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/signs-of-a-responsible-breeder/
| April 15, 2021
Expert Advice: Tricks
Teach Your Dog to Clean up Their Toys
Next time you clean the house, don't feel like you have to do it all yourself—you can get your dog involved! For this fun trick, you'll be teaching your dog to clean up their toys from around the house and put them into a toy box. Most dogs enjoy any opportunity to play with you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/trick-teach-dog-clean-up-toys/
| April 13, 2021
Expert Advice: Growth & Development
A Puppy Growth Timeline: Transitions in Puppyhood
From newborn to teenager, a puppy goes through lots of changes. What should you expect during puppyhood? See a puppy timeline of what happens and when.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/puppy-growth-timeline-transitions-puppyhood/
| March 30, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
How to Train a Fearful Dog
Need help training your fearful dog? Here are some tips for helping your dog through their fears and anxiety from the AKC's dog training experts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-fearful-dog/
| March 24, 2021
Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
7 Places to Look for Ticks on Your Dog
Ticks are a problem for dogs (and for humans) throughout the United States during all seasons of the year. When temperatures rise, and you and your dog are spending more time outside, these bloodsucking parasites become a larger threat. Ticks sit themselves on tall grasses and shrubs, waiting for your dog to walk by, so they can attach themselves […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/places-to-look-for-ticks-on-dog/
| March 19, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Lab Most Popular Breed for 30th Straight Year; Frenchie Jumps to No. 2
When you think of sports dynasties the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, New York Yankees and Alabama Crimson Tide certainly come to mind. But when you’re talking about dominance, you’d be hard-pressed to do better than the Labrador Retriever, America’s top dog for a record 30th consecutive year (2020). In a country where people’s tastes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever-popular-dog-breed-30th-straight-year/
| March 16, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020
For the most updated statistics, check out the latest rankings of America's most popular dog breeds. Is your dog’s breed winning popularity contests this year? Now you can find out! The most popular dog breeds of 2020 were released on March 16, 2021, based on American Kennel Club registration statistics. America continues its love affair […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/the-most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2020/
| March 16, 2021
Expert Advice: Agility
What Breeds Are Competing at the 2021 AKC National Agility Championship?
Of the 1,119 dogs competing at the 2021 AKC National Agility Championship, 248 are Border Collies. 109 are Shetland Sheepdogs. 98 are mixed breeds. 21 are Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Two are Pugs. One is a Borzoi. More than 100 different breeds are represented at the competition after qualifying last year. This year's event takes place […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/breeds-competing-2021-national-agility-championship/
| February 26, 2021
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Celebrates 30 Years in the Top Spot as French Bulldog Overtakes German Shepherd Dog for Number 2 Spot
Lab lovers continue to make their voices heard! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a virtual press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog for the 30th consecutive year. While the loveable Lab holds firmly to the top spot, the French Bulldog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-celebrates-30-years-top-spot-french-bulldog-overtakes-german-shepherd-dog-number-2-spot/
| March 16, 2021