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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
Tennessee Alerts Updates: Take Action on Bills that Could INCREASE Risk of Harm to Dogs
So far in 2022, responsible Tennessee dog owners have successfully opposed several problematic bills. Next week, more overreaching bills are scheduled for hearings. These bills could actually increase the risk of harm to dogs. Senate Bill 2243 and House Bill 2860 both seek to make it an offense for a person to restrain a dog […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-alerts-updates-take-action-bills-increase-risk-harm-dogs/
| March 25, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Arizona: Two Bills Benefitting Dog Owners Continue to Advance – Express Your Support!
Two bills with a positive impact on Arizona dog owners are moving in the state legislature. Arizona residents are encouraged to reach out to the legislature and express support for the following bills: House Bill 2626 – Requiring Shelters to Scan for Microchips Status: Passed committee, waiting consideration by full Senate Summary: House Bill 2626, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/arizona-two-bills-benefitting-dog-owners-continue-advance-express-support/
| March 25, 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
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Essential Dog Food Ingredients for Healthy Dogs
Paid Advertisement You are what you eat. We understand that to be fit and healthy, we need to eat quality food. The same rule goes for our dogs. Although they may be less discriminating than we are in their choice of what they gobble up, it’s a dog owner’s responsibility to make sure our dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/essential-dog-food-ingredients-for-healthy-dogs/
| March 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
What Do Flea Bites Look Like on Dogs?
An itching, scratching dog conjures up nightmarish images of fleas hopping everywhere—especially onto our furniture, beds, and carpets. Fleas are prime suspects if your dog is scratching without any apparent reason, but before you can blame fleas for your dog’s discomfort you need to do a little more investigating. The best way to find out […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/flea-bites-on-dogs/
| March 25, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Illinois: Urgent: “Lawyers for Dogs” Bill On House Floor – Call Today!
After no action for almost 10 months, Senate Bill 153, which would provide an animal a court advocate in cases involving the health, safety, or an injury of a dog or cat, is again on the move. The bill passed the Senate in 2021, and was just placed on the House Calendar where it can […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/illinois-urgent-lawyers-dogs-bill-house-floor-call-today/
| March 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Old English Sheepdog vs. Bearded Collie: How to Tell the Difference
With their long, profuse double coat, the Old English Sheepdog (OES) is the quintessential shaggy dog. You can't help but know one when you see one. But what about the Bearded Collie (Beardie)? Can you recognize those as readily? In fact, it can be easy to confuse these two members of the Herding Group. You might be lucky enough to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/old-english-sheepdog-vs-bearded-collie-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| March 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Shih Tzu History: How the Royal Tibetan Dog Was Saved From Extinction
Although its precise origins are unknown, the Shih Tzu is undoubtedly descended from lion-like Tibetan holy dogs and have existed for centuries.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/shih-tzu-history-royal-tibetan-dog-saved-extinction/
| March 23, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Current Dog
Whether you just brought home a puppy or you are walking at a park with your dog, a proper introduction is very important. Here's how to introduce your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-introduce-dogs/
| March 23, 2022