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Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
A Poodle’s Purpose: One Breed’s Unexpected Versatility
Her name evokes images of a beloved princess or the ancient goddess of the hunt—Diana. She easily slips in and out of these roles, sometimes on the same day. One moment, she’s gleaming white, pouffed, and proud in the show ring. Turn around, and she’s dripping with pond water, her curls flattened out as she […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/a-poodles-purpose/
| February 13, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Hawaii: Problematic Retail Sales Bans, Dogs in Vehicles Bills Set for Hearing Tomorrow. Contact Your Lawmakers
Two dog-related bills of concern are scheduled to be considered by the Hawaii House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. House Bill 849 seeks to limit consumer choice by requiring pet stores to sell dogs obtained only from animal control or a shelter/rescue. House Bill 1513 seeks to limit civil and criminal liability for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-problematic-retail-sales-bans-dogs-vehicles-bills-set-hearing-tomorrow-contact-lawmakers/
| February 14, 2023
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Competition/Titles Update Winter 2023
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. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-winter-2023/
| February 14, 2023
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Canine Partners Spotlight Winter 2023
An Ambassador for Many & Therapy Dog Extraordinaire: Meet Petey As a 4-month-old puppy, Petey was running loose and struck by a car, left for dead. A passer-by rescued him, and Petey was lucky to be adopted by a dog trainer who recognized the pit bull had the makings of a great therapy dog. Like […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-winter-2023/
| February 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Conformation
How Do I Get My Puppy Started in Dog Shows?
Showing dogs—the formal term for it is “Conformation”—is a sport. Like any football game or tennis match, dog shows have rules, too. But folks who sit on the sidelines can easily become bewildered if they don’t understand how guidelines apply to the game at hand. Whether you’re taking aim at a fastball or trotting with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-do-i-get-my-puppy-started-in-dog-shows/
| February 13, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Maintaining Dog Joint Health in Winter
Being a savvy pet owner, you spent your dog’s entire life so far trying to be the best. Right from the start, you've worked with your veterinarian to ensure your puppy’s diet was appropriate, vaccines were up-to-date, your dog was parasite-free, and more. Many owners have even offered nutritional supplements for maximum health, such as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/winter-joint-health-dogs/
| February 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
Rescued Chihuahua Becomes Therapy Dog and Canine Athlete
Ivy the Chihuahua may be tiny, but she is a survivor. Rescued from a dumpster as a puppy, the eight-and-a-half-year-old dog is a true Renaissance pup. Owned by Rockford, Illinois, resident Jennifer Walker, Ivy has earned over 40 titles as an AKC Therapy Dog and canine athlete. Bringing Ivy Home In 2014, Walker and her […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/rescued-from-dumpster-chihuahua-blossoms-into-canine-athlete/
| February 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
How Many Treats Can Your Dog Really Have?
As a dog owner, I frequently come across the 10-percent rule. It sounds simple. "Treats should not make up more than 10 percent of your dog's diet," say veterinarians everywhere. I've quoted this so many times I've lost count, but then, as I was in the middle of a training session with my dog, treat […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/how-many-treats-can-dog-have/
| February 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Do Our Dogs Really Love Us?
Humans don't question their ability to love their dogs. We feed and exercise them, set our schedules based on their needs, get up with them in the middle of the night, buy them silly toys, and tell them our deepest secrets. For years, however, scientists and animal behaviorists have researched whether our dogs have the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-our-dogs-really-love-us/
| February 2, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
4 Tips for Training Your Dog With Rewards
Dogs repeat behaviors that are rewarding to them. For example, if your dog gets a treat when they sit, they will be more likely to sit again in the future. That’s why positive reinforcement training, or training with rewards, is so effective. As with any skill, to be as successful as possible, positive reinforcement training […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-rewards/
| February 2, 2023