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Expert Advice: Feature
French Bulldog ‘Abbey’ Brings Big Attitude to the AKC RACH Invitational
Abbey, the only French Bulldog competing at the 2025 AKC RACH Invitational, is a powerhouse in rally and agility challenging the expectations of her breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-rach-invitational-french-bulldog-abbey/
| December 5, 2025
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Stay Connected to Your Dog Through Muzzle Targeting
This training tip has been shared by Stacey Campbell, a dog trainer in San Francisco, CA, who owns and operates Go Fetch Dog Training. Stacey is also known as the human component of an agility team with her mixed-breed rescue dog, NAC MACH2 Roo! Stacey and Roo! are one of the most accomplished teams in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/connected-dog-muzzle-targeting/
| September 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
When You Should (or Shouldn’t) Pick Up Your Small Dog
It's an instinct for many owners of small breed dogs to pick them up at different points while walking. But, there are pros and cons to doing this.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/when-you-should-pick-up-your-small-dog/
| June 17, 2024
Expert Advice: News
Can Dogs Understand Different Languages? New Study Investigates
Have you ever thought about what you sound like to your dog? Unless you're using words you've already taught your dog, you might imagine you sound like the teacher in the Peanuts cartoons – just a bunch of wah, wah, wahs. But the reality is far more interesting as we ponder if dogs can understand different languages. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/can-dogs-understand-different-languages/
| July 8, 2022
Expert Advice: Grooming
Welcome to the Technicolor World of Creative Dog Grooming
Rebecca Stern grew up surrounded by dogs. But when she found herself in New York City after college with no pets in her life, she started looking for a way to spend more time with animals. At the same time, she was looking to explore new ideas for a documentary film. From the very beginning, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-is-creative-grooming/
| April 9, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Flyball — A Competitive Sport for Owners and Their Dogs
Photo courtesy of JLFurtography All across North America, dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages, are taking part in a team sport designed to encourage burning off energy through running, jumping hurdles, and catching tennis balls, all within a short amount of time. If this sounds like something your super quick, smart, energetic dog might be […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/flyball-competitive-sport-owners-and-dogs/
| September 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Grooming
Dog Shedding: What to Expect and How to Manage It
Even if your dog isn't a big shedder, it is still important to brush and groom them regularly, but how often you groom depends on their coat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/managing-dog-shedding/
| April 3, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Understanding the Scale of Dog Selectivity
There is a scale of dog selectivity and sociability where some dogs don't enjoy meeting or playing with strange dogs as much as others.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/understanding-scale-dog-selectivity/
| April 19, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Puppy Names That Never Go Out of Style
Having trouble deciding on what to name your new dog? Check out our list of the 150 most popular puppy names that are unique but never go out of style!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/puppy-names/
| September 8, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Treibball—Not Just for Herding Breeds
If you're interested in taking part in a low-cost and accessible activity with your dog, why not try the lesser-known dog sport of Treibball? Professional dog trainer Dianna Stearns is the President of the American Treibball Association (ATA). She explains that sport was first introduced in Germany by Jan Nibjoer, and then, in 2009, a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/treibball-this-sport-isnt-just-for-herding-breeds/
| June 24, 2020