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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
What Dog Owners Need to Know About Hurricane Season
In this era of climate change, you can't take storms too lightly. Hurricanes, in particular, have grown stronger as the oceans have warmed and provided more fuel for them. As Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Florence have demonstrated, dog owners have many reasons to thoroughly prepare for hurricane season. Here's what you need to know. What […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/hurricane-season-2021-what-dog-owners-need-to-know/
| July 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Offer Help to a Loved One Who Needs Assistance With Their Dogs
Dogs rely on their owners for everything from food and veterinary care to grooming and exercise. When you see a friend or family member falling short in caring for their dog in one or more of these areas, it's only natural to have concerns. If someone is dealing with depression, they might be neglecting their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/loved-one-needs-help-dogs/
| October 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Train Your Dog to Hike With You
To ensure a successful hike with your dog, train your dog with hiking skills like loose leash walking, watch me, leave it, and a reliable recall.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/train-your-dog-to-hike/
| August 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How to Create a Fitness Plan For Your Dog
As a responsible dog owner, you're always looking to keep your pet in good health. One way to do that is by creating and keeping up a fitness plan. Maintaining appropriate canine exercise levels can help prevent injuries, lessen the impacts of age-related issues like arthritis, and help them stay physically active for longer. Here's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-fitness-plan/
| February 7, 2023
Legislative Alerts
NJ: Two More Communities to Consider Restricting Consumer Choice in Pets Next Week
Next week, two communities in New Jersey will consider ordinances that restrict pet stores to selling only dogs sourced from shelters and rescues. On Tuesday, June 27, at 8PM, the Borough of Westwood will consider Ordinance #23-20, Prohibiting the Sale of Dogs and Cats by Retail Pet Stores. Then, on Wednesday, June 28, at 7:30PM, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nj-two-communities-consider-restricting-consumer-choice-pets-next-week/
| June 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Their Forever Home Didn’t Last Forever… Now What?
by AKC Reunite Staff No matter how hard you try to match your puppies with the right new owner, it doesn’t always work out as planned. Handling the return of a puppy is just one way AKC Reunite microchips and a Puppy Sales Contract Agreement can help protect the lifelong wellbeing of the puppy and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/forever-home-didnt-last-forever-now/
| June 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What’s in Your Breeder Kit?
Is your litter of puppies ready to fly the coop? Send them home smelling fresh and clean with a puppy-safe shampoo from Tractor Supply Company. These specially-formulated shampoos are gentler on sensitive skin and eyes, using mild and tearless ingredients. Human shampoos, some dog shampoos, and dish soaps often contain harsher chemicals and a different […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/whats-breeder-kit-23/
| June 20, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Top 10 Breeds of the 1880s
The top five breeds of the 1880s were all working gundog breeds. While this is the only decade that the English Setter reigned as the number-one breed, it remained in the top ten for four decades, though it hasn’t appeared there in the top ten since the 1910s. Irish Setters, the number-two breed of the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1880s/
| February 13, 2015
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Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Signs of a Responsible Breeder
How do you find a reputable dog breeder? Once you decide to look for a puppy of your own, AKC Marketplace can connect you with a responsible breeder. But you’re also going to have to do some research, mixed with a dollop of good, old-fashioned gut instinct. Here are some considerations to guide you in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/signs-of-a-responsible-breeder/
| April 15, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Identify and Stop Attention Seeking Behavior in Dogs
Barking, pawing, whining, jumping up, and mouthing are all examples of attention-seeking behavior in dogs. Learn why it happens and how to stop it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/attention-seeking-behaviors-in-dogs/
| June 17, 2023