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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Does Your Dog Need a Raincoat? Why Some Dogs Benefit From Raincoats
Every dog, no matter the breed, can benefit from wearing a raincoat. Keeping your dog dry prevents adverse health conditions and puts their comfort first.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-raincoats/
| October 16, 2024
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Does Your Dog Need Dog Stairs or a Ramp?
If you have a dog with arthritis or mobility issues, it may be time for dog stairs or a ramp. Here's what to consider before making a purchase.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-stairs-and-ramps/
| January 13, 2020
Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips to Help Soothe Your Dog’s Anxiety
Life can be challenging for anxious dogs. These 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline will help you manage and treat your dog's anxiety.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/soothe-dog-anxiety/
| November 17, 2023
Expert Advice: Feature
Berners Bring the Light With Holiday Parade
Imagine a picture plucked from a postcard: snowflakes drifting over a country road, Victorian carolers spreading good cheer, and Berners. Everywhere.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/berners-holiday-parade/
| November 13, 2025
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
From Ukraine to the U.S., ‘Bam Bam’ is Already Making Moves in the Ring
English Toy Spaniel Bam Bam (Barri Please Klear the Ice Favorite Dog) has already assumed the persona of a show-stopper.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/english-toy-spaniel-bam-bam/
| January 16, 2024
Expert Advice: Basic Training
10 Expert Tips for Successful Dog Training
Training your dog can be challenging, but these 10 tips from the AKC GoodDog! Helpline can help you become an effective and successful trainer.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/expert-tips-for-dog-training/
| August 25, 2023
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Leptospirosis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Water and soil outside can contain bacteria that can be dangerous to your dog, even causing a leptospirosis infection. What is leptospirosis in dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/leptospirosis-in-dogs/
| August 7, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Be Allergic to Humans?
Runny eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing are all classic signs of a person who is allergic to dogs. But can a dog be allergic to people? Is that even a thing? Yes. And it may be more common than you think. After all, dogs can be allergic to the same types of things people […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-allergic-humans/
| November 21, 2022
Expert Advice: Events
Yes, You and Your Dog Can do Agility
The AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin will take place Saturday and Sunday, December 15 & 16, 2018, in Orlando, Florida. Tune in to AKC.TV, or download the AKC.TV app on Roku, Apple TV, orAmazonFireTV to catch the live stream starting on Saturday, December 15 at 12 p.m. ET. Watch the TV premiere on New Year’s Day on Animal Planet at 6 p.m. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/you-and-your-dog-can-do-agility/
| December 6, 2018
Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Elizabeth McKibben
When the music starts Elizabeth McKibben and her Australian Shepherd Harper and her Border Collie Fanta come alive. The 16-year-old from Dayton, Ohio, and her dogs are active competitors in Musical Freestyle competitions. McKibben and Harper have earned their fourth Musical Freestyle Championship and Fanta is about to earn his first Musical Freestyle Championship. Bringing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-elizabeth-mckibben/
| November 18, 2022