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Expert Advice: Feature
Border Collie ‘Wave’ Wins Exemplary Companion Award for Canine Excellence
If you go to a home football game at New Mexico State University, you'll likely see Wave the Wonder Dog running to grab the football tee. This Border Collie has become a local celebrity on- and off-campus, and his talents don't stop at the football field.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-exemplary-companion-wave/
| December 11, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Cancer in Dogs: What to Know
Over their lifetime, cancer affects one in three dogs. Understand this high risk and life threatening disease so you know the signs and treatments.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cancer-in-dogs/
| January 30, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
Show Ring or Appalachian Trail, Versatile Rhetta Is a Champion
Along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail at Buzzard Rock, in Virginia, Rhetta overlooks an area she and owner Will Ransom passed through. This section of the trail gives hikers some of the best views of the highest peaks in the state. To reach this point, it is a moderate steady climb through woods and high […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/versatile-rhetta-is-a-champion/
| July 11, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Best Dog Boots for Any Weather
No matter how hardy your dog is, their paws should be protected from snow, ice, or hot pavement. Here are the best dog boots to protect them in any season.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-boots/
| December 13, 2022
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Tax Tips For Dog Breeders
They are two words that strike dread in many hearts (and pocketbooks): tax day. And for dog breeders, there’s good reason to be cautious. Dog-related deductions and other write-offs from activities that could also be hobbies can trigger a red flag at the Internal Revenue Service. But sound business practices will make tax season easier […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/tax-tips-for-dog-breeders/
| March 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Agility
How to Prepare Your Puppy for Agility
Even young puppies can benefit from age-appropriate agility training. Read on for how you can get your pup ready to jump into dog agility.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/prepare-puppy-agility-training/
| March 26, 2019
Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Sam Georger
Training dogs isn't just a hobby for sixteen-year-old Sam Georger, it's a lifestyle. Georger first saw dog sports on television, and wanted to get involved.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-sam-georger/
| December 21, 2023
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Should You Use an Automatic Feeder for Your Dog?
Automatic feeders have many helpful uses, but they're not a replacement for your role in your dog's nutrition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/automatic-feeder-for-dog/
| July 31, 2026
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need Every Day?
If you own a dog, you have probably found yourself wondering how much exercise a dog needs daily. Depending on your schedule, that question might sometimes sound more like “How much exercise does a dog really need every day?” In This Article Daily Exercise Needs for Puppies Exercise Guidelines for Adult Dogs Exercise Guidelines for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-much-exercise-does-dog-need/
| February 28, 2023
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2022
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Alabama –House Bill 485 as introduced would, among other provisions, allow a dog to be confiscated without court authorization if “suspected” of harassing, harming, or killing livestock. AKC is working with the bill sponsor on additional amendments to […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2022/
| March 21, 2022