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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Know the True Cost of Owning a Dog
Dogs provide immeasurable benefits to their owners' lives including companionship, stress reduction, unconditional love, and more. It's impossible to put a price on all your dog does for you. But you can put a price on what it costs you to own them. And it may be far higher than you expect. In fact, many […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/know-true-cost-owning-dog/
| September 9, 2021
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2021 AKC US Detection Dog Conference
2022 | 2019 | 2018 November 10, 2021 – AKC DDTF Webinar Series - Recap and Recording: Dogs that Work Need Diets that Work (Blog & click link to view recording) August 31, 2021 - AKC DDTF Webinar Series - Webinar Highlights Essential Qualities at 3 – 6 Months for Future Detection Dogs (Blog & […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/2021-akc-us-detection-dog-conference/
| September 9, 2021
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Sports & Events
Companion Dog Sports
There’s a reason why the phrase “man’s best friend” exists: It describes how much you and your dog complement each other, the time you spend together and the close relationship you have. That’s the foundation behind Companion events: To demonstrate the deep companionship between you and your dog. In these events, you and your dog […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/companion-dog-sports/
| September 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Quizzes
Which Sport Should You Do With Your Dog?
Are you inspired to figure out which sport you should do with your dog? When your dog participates in sports, they will improve and maintain their physical fitness level, sharpen their mental acuity, and build their bond with you. Doing sports with your dog also has benefits for you! Dog sports can help you improve […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/which-sport-should-you-do-with-your-dog/
| September 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Get Started in Dog Sports and Events
It’s one of the best ways to deeply bond with your dog. It's great exercise. And it just might be one of the most personally rewarding endeavors of your life. It’s the world of canine sports and events, and many events are open for all dogs to enjoy, including mixed-breed dogs. Something special happens between […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/get-started-in-dog-sports-and-events/
| September 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Keto Diet for Dogs: What to Know
You may have heard of the keto diet a lot in past years - for people. But what are the venefis of the keto diet for your dog?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/keto-diet-dogs-know/
| September 8, 2021
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Canine Partners
All American Dog Earns Colorado’s First AGCH Title
AGCH MACH3 Day's Katie MXC MJC PJD PADP MFB TQX MFPB T2B4 T2BP CGC TKA owned by Alison Day of Johnstown, CO Katie, a 10-pound, All American dog and her owner/handler Alison Day are the first team in Colorado to earn the AKC Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) title. Katie, who has competed in AKC agility […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/american-dog-earns-colorados-first-agch-title/
| September 8, 2021
Expert Advice: News
Finding Your Lost Dog in a Disaster
One of the most frightening and heartbreaking experiences a dog owner can have is losing their dog. You never expect it to happen, but when your dog slips out the front door and goes running, your worst nightmare becomes a reality. It's all the more devastating when you lose your dog in an already difficult […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/finding-your-lost-dog-in-a-disaster/
| September 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Cesky Terrier History: From a Bohemian Hunting Dog to the Terrier Group
Frantisek Horak, the creator of the Cesky Terrier persevered through World War II and a communist revolution to create the new hunting breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/cesky-terrier-history/
| September 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Ella Lambert, a 15-Year-Old Trick Dog Instructor
At 15 years old, Minnesotan Ella Lambert has already developed a strong passion for AKC sports. She and her dogs are active competitors in Tricks, Rally, Disc, Dock Diving, and her favorite, Agility, which she calls her "heart sport." Lambert is also a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) who helps junior handlers and adults get […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-ella-lambert-tricks-agility/
| September 8, 2021