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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Competing in Sports With a ‘Challenging Dog’
If you have a "challenging" dog, it can be easy to feel discouraged, especially if you dream of training and competing in dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-sports-challenging-dog/
| August 5, 2019
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Nose Target or ‘Touch’
Teaching your dog touch through nose targeting is a useful behavior. It can help lure certain body positions and more. Here's how to teach your dog touch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-nose-target-touch/
| January 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Empower Your Dog by Offering Them More Choices and Autonomy
There are many simple opportunities for us as dog owners to offer our dogs more freedom and control over their choices to help them be happier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/offer-dog-more-choices-and-autonomy/
| May 24, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Information
New Puppy Checklist: Gear You’ll Need for Your New Dog
Before you welcome a new puppy into your home, you'll need to make sure your space is ready for them. But raising a puppy isn’t easy. Puppies require a lot of attention and care, so making a checklist of what you'll need is suggested, and picking up these basics for your new puppy is a great […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/new-puppy-checklist/
| March 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Choosing the Right Collar for Your Dog
The right dog collar isn't just a fashion choice; it should be safe, secure, and comfortable. So what goes into choosing the right dog collar?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/choosing-right-dog-collar/
| June 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Drop It
Teaching your dog to "drop it" is an important behavior and allows you to get that item away from your dog without a chase or fight.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teaching-your-dog-to-drop-it/
| December 17, 2020
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Expert Advice: General Health
How to Tell If Your Dog’s Poop Is Healthy
Wondering how healthy your dog is? The proof is in the poop. The below infographic shows how the shape, size, content, color, and consistency of a dog’s poop can give clues into any internal problems you and your vet may have missed or may need to investigate. For instance, watery stools may indicate an intestinal problem, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dogs-poop-says-health/
| November 7, 2019
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Expert Advice: Safety
Choosing the Right Playpen for Your Dog
Although a dog playpen, also called an exercise pen or Xpen for dogs, may not be the first thing on your must-have list, this piece of equipment is surprisingly useful. Like a dog crate, they serve as a way to contain your dog. But unlike a crate, they give them plenty of space to move […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/playpens-for-dogs/
| July 14, 2020
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
How to Choose the Right Treats for Your Dog
With so many choices out there, how do you choose the best dog treats for your pup? For most dogs, food rewards are the most convenient and effective way to influence your dog's behavior. Before choosing any dog treat, make sure to review the ingredients list. Always consult with a veterinarian if your dog has […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/best-dog-treats/
| October 16, 2019
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter?
Dogs love peanut butter, but is it safe? Can dogs eat peanut butter? Some ingredients should be very limited. Learn more about dog-safe peanut butter.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-peanut-butter/
| December 25, 2021