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Expert Advice: Training
Small Training Sessions Make a Big Impact: Dog Training Ideas for Busy People
Don't have a lot of time to work with your dog? That's okay—with small intentional training sessions, you can still make big progress. Even if you have other commitments to work, home, friends, or family, you can spend a few minutes a day intentionally working with your dog to achieve your training goals. Here's how […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/small-training-sessions-training-ideas-for-busy-people/
| November 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Basset Hound History: A Noble Clown & Loyal Hunting Dog
Every dog has a job. The job of hunting furred game over rough terrain or heavy brush requires, first and foremost, a great nose to find the scent of the prey. The dog needs to move on the trail at a speed that allows the hunter to follow on foot, and he must have the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/basset-hound-history/
| November 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Crate Train Your Dog in Nine Easy Steps
We all want a well-behaved dog that doesn't tear things up and goes to the bathroom outside — and dog crate training is an important part of that. A crate creates a safe environment for your dog and a space that belongs to them. While many people view crates through the human lens of being […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-crate-train-your-dog-in-9-easy-steps/
| November 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Do Dogs Eat Cat Poop?
Why do dogs eat cat poop? They enjoy eating smelly things! But that doesn't mean this natural behavior is healthy for dogs. Here's how to prevent your pet from getting sick from cat poop and how to curb this behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-dog-eat-cat-poop/
| November 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Socialize Your Dog From Home
Puppies have a short time window for optimal socialization, and that requires exposure to multiple different surfaces, people of all backgrounds, and various new situations. But what about the puppies who happen to be within that window now, during this time of necessary social distancing due to COVID-19? How can they be socialized so they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/socialize-puppy-times-social-distancing/
| November 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
Ivermectin for Dogs: Is It Safe?
Dogs of some herding breeds and some mix-breed dogs can have a genetic mutation that makes them dangerously oversensitive to ivermectin, the active ingredient in some commonly used heartworm prevention medicines for dogs. Given at the proper doses and under the supervision of a veterinarian, ivermectin is safe for most dogs and is very effective […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heartworm-medication-side-effects/
| November 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Portuguese Water Dog History: The Fisherman’s Loyal Working Dog
Few individuals can blame their unemployment on a baseball player’s hitting prowess. But one breed of curly-coated dogs can make that claim — the Portuguese Water Dog. Back in 2000, the San Francisco Giants needed individuals who could retrieve the long foul balls and home runs that batters would send beyond Pacific Bell Stadium’s right-field […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/portuguese-water-dog-history-the-fishermans-loyal-working-dog/
| November 1, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
What to Do if Your Dog Ate Candy
So, your dog ate candy? The first thing to do is to figure out what type and quantity of candy your dog ate. The biggest concern with candy (that isn't chocolate) is the risk of the ingredient xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used as an artificial sweetener that is toxic to pets. This […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-ate-candy-what-to-do/
| October 31, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
LA Dog Training Group Earns AKC Titles, Changes Public Perception
When it comes to dealing with challenges, you can put the Los Angeles Responsible Pit Bull Owners’ (LARPBO) spirit and spunk right at the top of the list. In late summer, the non-profit organization began reaching into its deep toolbox to enhance local attitudes toward a breed battling a longtime stigma of bark, bite, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/la-responsible-pit-bull-owners-earn-akc-titles-change-public-perception/
| October 29, 2021
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Expert Advice: Health
10 Ways to Help Your Dog Live Longer
Everyone agrees that the worst thing about dogs is that they don’t live long enough. But these easy, common-sense tips can help extend the time we have with our canine pals. 1. Find the Right Breed What’s your perfect dog? Like a spouse, a dog is a partner who will be with you for a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/10-ways-to-extend-your-dogs-life/
| October 27, 2021