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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Poisoned Cues in Dog Training: What They Are and What to Do
Do you have to repeat your cues before your dog does what you ask? Have you ever wondered if your dog is really understanding what you are asking for, or in a moment of frustration wondering if your dog is just blowing you off? Dogs aren't just ignoring your cues for the sake of being […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/poisoned-cues-what-they-are-and-what-to-do/
| April 14, 2022
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Expert Advice: General Health
Can Dogs Cry? Do Dogs Cry Tears?
We've all fallen for the sad gaze from our dog. But, if your dog's eyes are tearing or you see traces of fluid, something else could be going on.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-cry/
| April 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Safety
Do Coyotes Attack Dogs? How to Protect Your Pet
With their habitats and food sources shrinking, coyotes are venturing closer to our neighborhoods, homes, and dogs than we'd like.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/coyote-attacks-protecting-dogs/
| April 12, 2022
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Expert Advice: Safety
Rabies in Dogs: Symptoms, Vaccine, and Prevention
Rabies in dogs is usually a fatal condition for pets. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of canine rabies, as well as how to prevent your dog from getting it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/rabies-dogs-symptoms-vaccine-prevention/
| April 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Agility
Ninja the ‘One-Eyed Wonder’ Defies Expectations to Run With Agility Elite
At the 2022 National Agility Championship (NAC) in Ocala, Florida, hundreds of the nation's top canines compete with hopes of being named one of the best Agility dogs. Of the qualifying contenders, it's typical to see dozens of Border Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs. This year, there was even a Bulldog and a Borzoi! But a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/ninja-one-eyed-dog-runs-agility/
| April 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Get COVID?
In early March 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 novel coronavirus is a global pandemic. In the panic over the spread of the virus, people are worried not only about their own health but the health of their dogs, cats, and other pets. According to the Centers for Disease Control, "there is no […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-covid/
| April 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Become a Veterinarian
When I was 14 years old, I decided I wanted to become a veterinarian. I liked animals. I had a horse, a dog, and my bedroom was home to eight aquariums. But there was something that deepened my passion—James Herriot. The books written about that fictional veterinarian told me that’s what I want to do. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-become-a-veterinarian/
| April 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
Tick-Borne Diseases in Dogs: Symptoms & How to Prevent
Tick-borne disease is a growing threat to both canine and human health. Be aware of dog tick diseases to protect your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tick-borne-diseases-dogs-prevent/
| April 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Keeping Your Dog Forever Young: Expert Tips
Owning a dog is one of the greatest pleasures and highlights of our life. But there is a downside to loving a dog, and that’s the huge difference between our life expectancy and theirs. “Everyone wants to live as long as possible, and we want the same for our family members and pets,” says Dr. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/keeping-your-dog-forever-young-expert-tips/
| April 10, 2022
Expert Advice: Weight Management
8 Ways to Help Your Overweight Dog
How can you help an overweight dog improve their health? Find out how to support your pet, one step at a time.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/8-ways-to-help-your-overweight-dog/
| April 8, 2022