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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
2023 Tax Tips for Dog Breeders
So, you have a new puppy and are intending to show it to its championship and then establish a breeding program with that new star! Great idea, but you need to know a lot of tax facts before you decide that you are in the business of breeding future champions. The Differences Between a Business […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/2022-tax-tips-dog-breeders/
| March 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
How Long Are Dogs Pregnant?
Puppies are exciting. If you are new to breeding, or you are eagerly awaiting the birth of a reserved puppy from a breeder’s litter, the wait can seem eternal. Luckily for us (and for the dog), the gestation period in dogs is much shorter than the gestation period in humans. But exactly how long does […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/how-long-are-dogs-pregnant/
| May 3, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
How to Care for & Feed a Breeding Bitch
Avoiding malnourishment of a bitch from the pre-breeding phase to parturition is vital to the health of both the bitch and her pups. We are all aware that good nutrition and proper prenatal care play important roles in ensuring the birth of healthy human children. The same is true in ensuring that our canine friends […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/the-care-and-feeding-of-the-breeding-bitch-part-two/
| May 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
How to Help an Adult Dog Adjust to a New Home
You’re bringing home a new dog. You’ve searched for the right adult dog to become a member of your family. After careful thought and planning, the day has come. It’s important to recognize that, although you had a chance to think this through, your new dog has no idea that an unknown family, strange household, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-help-an-adult-dog-adjust-to-a-new-home/
| June 29, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Kids to Train the Dog
Sometimes the biggest challenge in dog training can be preventing a well-meaning family member from sabotaging the process. In some respects, teaching people how to train their dog is the equivalent of asking them to be the student and the teacher at the same time. And because consistency is key with dog training, it gets […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-train-the-dog/
| September 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Here’s How Tracking Work Can Help Build Your Dog’s Confidence
Starting to teach tracking skills at an early age can be a great way to build a puppy’s confidence, since he or she is in charge when it comes to finding a scent. But tracking work can be beneficial for an adult dog as well. For most of his life, one of our Pyrenean Shepherds, Speed, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/build-your-dogs-confidence/
| July 12, 2022
Expert Advice: AKC Gazette
It’s a Dog’s Life, Lived to the Fullest
Time flies, and the years pass so quickly, especially in dog years. Is there any one of us who hasn’t let out a sigh upon realizing that their dog is no longer a puppy, and fast advancing into adulthood and finally the “golden years”? Whether you are a breeder, competitor, or pet owner, the thought […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/gazette/its-a-dogs-life-lived-to-the-fullest/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Reunite: Better Protection with AKC Registration
THANK YOU for your commitment to responsible pet identification with AKC Reunite microchips! Microchipping saves pets’ lives and lets owners celebrate happy homecomings, like the one in Leroy's story that was nearly two years in the making. As a breeder, you are in the best position to ensure that all your puppies will have permanent identification with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-reunite-better-protection-with-akc-registration/
| February 14, 2023
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Ed K. I have called twice, and both times was given great ideas to get my picky eater to eat. I also followed their game ideas, given to use up my puppy's energy in a positive way. Both times the helpline trainers were friendly and patient with me and also very encouraging. Sherrie C. I […]
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| January 3, 2019
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?
For a lot of new dog owners, it can be difficult to determine how often you should bathe your puppy or adult dog. The truth is, the answer depends on a lot of factors. “How frequently a pet needs a bath greatly varies based upon their breed, lifestyle, length of coat, and how much homework […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-you-wash-your-dog/
| February 23, 2023