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Expert Advice: Training
Why Is My Dog Better Behaved at Home?
Why is my dog better behaved at home than out in the world? At home, your dog is comfortable, while they might be distracted in a new environment. Learn how to slowly but surely increase skill proficiency levels so your dog can perform a task wherever they are.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-is-my-dog-better-behaved-at-home/
| November 23, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Get Your Dog Used to the Vacuum Cleaner
Is your dog scared of the vacuum cleaner? We explain why dogs fear these cleaning machines, and what you can do to get your dog used to the vacuum cleaner.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-get-your-dog-used-to-the-vacuum-cleaner/
| November 23, 2021
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Products & Services
GoodDog Helpline Webinars
https://www.akc.org/products-services/akc-gooddog-helpline/webinars/
| November 22, 2021
Press Releases
AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin Draws Entry of More Than 5,000 Dogs in its 21st Year
Canine Athletes from the 50 States, Washington, D.C. and 13 Countries Will Vie for Best in Show The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin continues to draw impressive numbers. An entry of 5,051 dogs will compete for the title of National Champion on December 18 and 19, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. Combined with the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5000-dogs-21st-year/
| November 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Guinness the Puli Represents Therapy Dogs at National Dog Show
What’s your word recognition when it comes to Guinness – a world’s authority on record-breaking achievements or an iconic Irish beer? Well, there’s a four-legged option begging for your attention, too, who comes from a long line of champions. Meet CH There’s Nothing Like a Guinness, a 7-year-old, 40-pound Puli, owned and bred by Fran […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/guiness-puli-therapy-dog-national-dog-show/
| November 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Homemade Dog Food Recipes: Choosing Balanced Ingredients
Are you considering switching your dog to a homemade diet? Here are the ingredients to look for in homemade dog food recipes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/choosing-ingredients-homemade-dog-food/
| November 22, 2021
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Canine Partners
Congrats to All American Dogs Qualified for the 2021 AKC FastCAT Invitational!
The top three All American Dogs of each height class have qualified for the 2021 AKC Fast CAT Invitational taking place Dec. 15 – 18 in Orlando, FL. In FastCAT, dogs run individually in a timed 100-yard dash. The top three fastest dogs of each breed, based on the 2020 averages, were invited to the […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congrats-american-dogs-qualified-2021-akc-fastcat-invitational/
| November 22, 2021
Legislative Alerts
CDC Updates Import Requirements for Dogs Reentering U.S.
This afternoon, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an update to its current emergency rule that generally prohibits the importation of dogs into the U.S. from countries that are considered high-risk for rabies. Effective December 1, 2021, eligible travelers, U.S. citizens, or lawful U.S. residents with a valid U.S.-issued rabies […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/cdc-updates-import-requirements-dogs-reentering-u-s/
| November 19, 2021
Press Releases
Inaugural AKC/USPCA K9 Detection Dog Challenge Coming to ESPN2
- Nation’s Finest K9 Officers Show How Dogs Keep America Safe - The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is excited to announce that the first-ever AKC/USPCA K9 Detection Dog Challenge will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Sunday, November 28th at 10pm ET. The event, […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/inaugural-akc-uspca-k9-detection-dog-challenge-coming-espn2/
| November 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Feature
How a Dog’s Nose Supports Police Work
I ask Julie Starbuck, from Peace River K9 Search and Rescue, if she remembers a time that left her feeling especially proud of Caliber, her German Shepherd Dog. “The first one that comes to mind is the time we were called to work a burned building. It had been burned the night before, and they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-a-dogs-nose-supports-police-work/
| November 17, 2021