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Expert Advice: Feature
Belgian Tervuren ‘Vixen’ Was Lost for Three Days. Her Community Found Her
Belgian Tervuren "Vixen" dashed past her pet sitter and bolted into the Tahoe Forest from her home in California, lost for three days.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/belgian-tervuren-vixen-lost-returned/
| July 2, 2025
Expert Advice: General Health
Happy Tail Syndrome in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Happy tail syndrome occurs when a dog wags its tail so hard it hits things and bleeds. It can be hard to treat, and complicated but possible to prevent.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/happy-tail-syndrome-in-dogs/
| September 11, 2024
Expert Advice: How to...
Can You Rename Your Dog? What to Consider
There are many reasons to change a dog's name, and it only takes a few simple steps to do so. Learn why and how to change your dog's name.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-you-rename-a-dog/
| December 21, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs?
It's best to limit your dog's exposure to essential oils. Even indirect contact can cause respiratory distress and other ailments.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/essential-oils-safe-for-dogs/
| April 3, 2018
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
How to Train a Miniature Schnauzer Puppy: Growth Timeline & Milestones
The smallest of the three Schnauzers, the Miniature Schnauzer, turns heads wherever it goes. The breed's bushy eyebrows and thick-fringed beard give the Mini the look of a distinguished gentleman that's hard to miss. Highly intelligent, muscular, and outgoing, this sturdy terrier-type dog is a fast learner. With a bit of planning, patience, and persistence […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-train-a-miniature-schnauzer-puppy-growth-timeline-milestones/
| November 17, 2021
Expert Advice: News
Healing the bodies and broken hearts of the pets displaced by Katrina: A volunteer’s story
On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina wreaking havoc in the southeastern United States, Seattle Times journalist Ranny Green reflects on his time in Louisiana on assignment with Noah's Wish, an organization that helps animals affected by natural disasters. Read Ranny's diary of his trip below, which originally ran in The Seattle Times in 2005. -- […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/katrina-volunteers-story/
| August 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Grooming
Everything You Need to Know About Hand Stripping Dog Coats
Hand-stripping is a specialized grooming procedure for wiry-coated dogs. It involves plucking dead strands of hair to retain the coat's coarse texture.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hand-stripping-dog-coats/
| July 15, 2025
Expert Advice: Health
Cerenia (Maropitant) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Cerenia is the drug of choice for motion sickness, but is not ideal for every dog. It's vital to know when to use or not to use it, and how to give it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cerenia-for-dogs/
| January 21, 2025
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Strollers for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Getting a dog stroller does more than offer mental stimulation; it enhances the bond between owner and pet. But which dogs are good fits for dog strollers?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-strollers/
| September 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Fast CAT
How to Train Your Dog for Fast CAT
How To Train Your Dog for Fast CAT Sassafras Lowrey CPDT-KA Fast CAT or the Coursing Ability Test (CAT) is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs start at...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/train-your-dog-fast-cat/
| September 5, 2024