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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog Emotional Self-Control
Emotional self-control, also known as impulse control, is something most dogs need to be taught. Here's how to teach your dog self-control.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teaching-your-dog-self-control/
| November 19, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
How to Teach Your Dog to Weave Through Your Legs
One of the more impressive dog tricks is the leg weave. Although it takes coordination, this remarkable move is easier to train than you might think.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-leg-weave/
| June 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Tricks
How to Teach Your Dog to Kiss on Cue
There are three main ways to teach your dog or puppy to kiss you on cue. Here's a step-by-step on how to teach this fun trick!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-kiss-on-cue/
| March 5, 2021
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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: AKC Rally
Deaf Catahoula Leopard Dog ‘Callie’ Competes in AKC Rally
Five-year-old Callie was the only Catahoula Leopard Dog who competed at the AKC Rally National Championship this weekend. She relies on modified ASL.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-rally-national-championship-catahoula-leopard-dog-callie/
| July 23, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What’s in your breeder kit?
Dogs and puppies can need bathing any time of the year, but summer is when they may be enjoying more outdoor activities that result in getting dirty. Tractor Supply Company offers a wide selection of dog shampoos and conditioners. In addition to all-purpose shampoos suitable for any age or breed, there are good choices for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/whats-breeder-kit-35/
| July 23, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Senior Papillon ‘Focus’ Continues to Be a Prize-Winning Agility Competitor
The oldest competitor at the AKC Agility Premier Cup, Papillon "Focus", and his housemates, bring owner Brenda Kautz comfort after a devastating loss.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-premier-cup-papillon-focus/
| July 23, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Newlyweds Take Four Dogs to the 2024 Agility Premier Cup
UDog Agility founders Jessica Ajoux and Perry Dewitt have four Border Collies competing in the 2024 Agility Premier Cup on June 29th.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-premier-cup-jessica-ajoux-perry-dewitt/
| July 23, 2024
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
The Importance of Decompression When Bringing Home a New Dog
Every puppy or dog should have ample time to decompress when entering a new home. Here's the importance of dog decompression.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/decompression-bringing-home-a-new-dog/
| January 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Autosomal Dominant Conditions in Dogs
Introduction to Autosomal Dominant Conditions Dogs have 78 chromosomes, or 39 pairs in each cell. Genes are located on these chromosomes, and they can have different genetic variants related to genes, known as alleles. Each gene also typically has 2 copies, one from the dam and one from the sire. The dam and sire randomly […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/autosomal-dominant-conditions-dogs/
| June 20, 2024