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Expert Advice: Training
5 Common Dog Training Mistakes to Avoid
There's a lot of information out there about how to train a dog. You can teach your pet just about anything, using a variety of methods, but there are plenty of mistakes owners make when training their canine companions. These missteps are super common and can have a big impact on whether or not your […]
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| April 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Raspberries?
When it comes to fruit and vegetables, it can be difficult for dog owners to remember which foods are okay for their pets to consume and which ones could prove fatal. So, where do raspberries fall? Can dogs eat raspberries? Yes, raspberries are safe for dogs to eat, but they should be given in moderation. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-my-dog-eat-raspberries/
| April 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
8 Ways Kids Benefit from Having a Dog
Want a smarter, more empathetic, possibly healthier child? It may come as no surprise that having a family dog can benefit your child’s emotional intelligence. A collection of scientific studies outlined by Nienke Endenburg and Ben Baarda in their paper The Role of Pets in Enhancing Human Well-being: Effects on Child Development, along with other […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/kids-benefit-from-having-a-dog/
| April 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
11 Questions to Ask When Getting a Dog From a Rescue or Shelter
Rescuing a dog is exciting but can also be intimidating. Whether you’re looking at the local shelter or using a private rescue organization, there can be many dogs to choose from. Although you might be tempted to pick the first cute face you see, it’s essential to make an informed choice. Your goal is to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/questions-to-ask-when-getting-a-dog-from-a-rescue-shelter/
| April 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Feature
Meet Eba, a Dog Whose Job Is to Sniff Out Whale Poop
Dressed in a bright orange life jacket and perched on the bow of a boat, Eba is on high alert. It’s not the sight of killer whales swimming in the distance that caused her to adopt a rigid stance, wagging her tail and whimpering with her nose raised high in the air. It’s the scent […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-eba-a-dog-whose-job-is-to-sniffs-out-whale-poop/
| April 5, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How to Train Your Dog to Run With You
Train your dog to run with you! Running is a fun way to spend time together and helps both of you stay in shape. Learn about our suggested running tips.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/train-dog-to-run-with-you/
| April 1, 2022
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Expert Advice: Agility
Oldest Agility Competitor Also One of the Year’s Top
Competing with a senior dog can come with its fair share of concerns, from joints to weakened eyesight — but at nearly 14 years old, Radiance, a Shetland Sheepdog, is still moving well in Agility. In fact, she’ll be the oldest dog competing in the 2022 National Agility Championship (NAC) on April 1-3 in Ocala, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/oldest-agility-competitor-also-one-years-top/
| March 31, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Tips on Heartworm Prevention & Medication for Dogs
With the change in seasons comes warmer weather and longer days. Unfortunately, pesky bugs also come out. Critters are not only irritating for your dog but they can be very harmful too. In fact, the deadly parasite heartworm is transmitted only by mosquitos. Here are a few tips to keep your dog safe: 1. Preventative […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tips-to-protect-your-dog-from-heartworm/
| March 30, 2022
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Identify Toys by Name
Your dog probably has a lot of toys—maybe even too many. But the good news is that you can use them to create a challenging brain puzzle. Our dogs understand many words, from obedience cues to words about their daily life and activities like walk, park, and dinner, but they can also be taught the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-trick-identify-toys-by-name/
| March 28, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Maryland: House Committee to Hear Senate Bill Regulating Dogs Outdoors. Call Now!
On Monday, March 21, 2022, the Maryland Senate passed Senate Bill 44 which regulates dogs outdoors and unattended in certain weather conditions and temperatures. The bill is schedule for a hearing before the House Environment and Transportation Committee at 1:00pm on Wednesday, March 30,2022. Written comments will only be accepted on Monday, March 28. Scroll […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/maryland-house-committee-hear-senate-bill-regulating-dogs-outdoors-call-now/
| March 25, 2022