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Expert Advice: AKC Rally
Meet ‘Zuko,’ Winner of the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship
Over 800 dogs competed at the 2024 AKC Rally National Championship (RNC), but only one dog was crowned the 11th annual AKC Rally National Champion.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-rally-national-championship-winners-2024/
| July 19, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Amantadine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Amantadine is a medication that's commonly used off-label to treat pain in dogs. It's relatively safe with few serious side effects.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/amantadine-for-dogs/
| July 19, 2024
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Expert Advice: Obedience
How to Watch the 2024 National Obedience Championship
Think your dog is obedient? Watch the best of the best AKC Obedience teams compete at the 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/watch-akc-national-obedience-championship/
| July 12, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
Esophagitis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Esophagitis in dogs has many causes, like chewing toys or sticks, or ingesting chemicals (or drugs) that irritate the lining of the esophagus.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/esophagitis-in-dogs/
| July 3, 2024
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Expert Advice: Weight Management
How to Tell if Your Dog is Underweight
Dogs can be underweight due to diet or underlying health problems. How do you recognize if your dog is underweight and what do you do about it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/is-my-dog-underweight/
| July 1, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How Group Activities Can Benefit You and Your Dog
Participating in dog sports is healthy for you and your pet. A bonus is meeting and spending time with people who enjoy the same dog activities you do.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/benefits-of-group-activities/
| June 26, 2024
Clubs & Delegates
What’s New in GR June 2024
The past month has been especially busy for federal legislation and regulation. Recent AKC GR blogs and alerts highlight the steps AKC is taking –and what you can do—to impact two major issues that could have significant impact on you and a large number of dog enthusiasts nationwide. The 2024 Farm Bill continues to advance […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/whats-new-gr-june-2024/
| June 24, 2024
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Anaphylaxis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
"Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening, immediate allergic reaction that can cause collapse, shock and death without quick emergency treatment.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/anaphylaxis-in-dogs/
| June 18, 2024
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Junior Spotlight Spring 2024
Meet Mia Federico: A Junior Career led to big Agility Goals In just three years, Mia has gone from beginner to top-winning competitor in obedience, rally, and agility. With her All American Dog, Mochi, she was a member of the Junior Open Agility World Championship Team in 2023 and was High Combined at the Juniors […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-spring-2024/
| June 18, 2024
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2024
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Master Agility Champion (MACH) MACH George G RN MXB MJB XF TKP owned by Sophie Janavs of Studio City, CA George is Sophie’s […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2024/
| June 18, 2024