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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Flu: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
When it comes to the dog flu, it’s important to always be prepared. Here's an overview of the symptoms and treatment options for canine influenza.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-flu-canine-influenza/
| November 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips to Help Soothe Your Dog’s Anxiety
Life can be challenging for anxious dogs. These 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline will help you manage and treat your dog's anxiety.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/soothe-dog-anxiety/
| November 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Does a Completely Hypoallergenic Dog Exist?
Do you or a member of your family suffer from allergies when around dogs? Perhaps you sneeze, get itchy or watery eyes, hives on your skin, or even more serious respiratory issues. If you are a dog lover, you may have avoided owning one because of this problem, especially if the allergy symptoms are extreme. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/do-hypoallergenic-dog-exist/
| July 20, 2021
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Competition/Titles Update Fall 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! AGILITY Congratulations to these dogs on earning the Agility Grand Champion title: AGCH MACH3 PACH Resq's Dopamine Rush BN RN MXG PAD MJC PJD […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
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Junior Spotlight Fall 2023
Meet Lauren Luckey: Bitten by the Dog Training Bug Name: Lauren Luckey Age: 17 Hometown: Georgetown, TX Grade: 12th Family: Parents, Mike and Gretchen Luckey; younger sister, Danielle Photo by Gretchen Jernigan Lauren’s family already owned a few dogs and other pets, but when Jax came along, his high energy and sniffy ways made it clear […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
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Canine Partners Spotlight Fall 2023
Age Doesn’t Stop Rescue Dog from Launching Agility Career When you watch Lizzie running an agility course, she looks like an old pro as she navigates the jumps, tunnels and weaves. But the 10-year-old is actually a newbie, who only started training in the sport two years ago. Her owner Catherine Kist of Illinois tells […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-fall-2023/
| December 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Prepare Your Dog for the Holiday Season
Holidays can be stressful for dogs. The following tips will help you prepare your dog so you can both enjoy the coming holiday season.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/prepare-your-dog-for-the-holidays/
| October 27, 2022
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Expert Advice: Events
First-Timer’s Guide to Attending the AKC National Championship
Never mind the Mouse. In December, Orlando is all about the dog. Actually, make that plural: Dogs–thousands of them, from tiny Chihuahuas to ginormous Great Danes–stream into Florida to compete in the American Kennel Club's annual flagship event, the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. But if you're never attended before, you might just […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/first-timers-guide-to-the-akc-invitational/
| December 4, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
How to Watch the 2023 AKC Heroes: Awards for Canine Excellence Show
The winners of the 2023 awards will be announced on in a special hour-long broadcast on December 10 on ESPN2 at 8:30 p.m. EST. Learn more about what each award means.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-akc-awards-canine-excellence/
| November 17, 2022
Press Releases
‘AKC HEROES: 2023 AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE’ SPECIAL COMING TO ESPN
The American Kennel Club (AKC) is excited to announce that its popular special, AKC HEROES: 2023 AWARDS FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE, will premiere on Sunday, December 10th at 10:30pm ET on ESPN2. The show features incredible stories of this year’s AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) winners. These annual awards celebrate loyal, hard-working dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-heroes-2023-awards-canine-excellence-special-coming-espn/
| December 6, 2023