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Previous Review & FAQ’s on Conformation Judging Procedures, Policies & Guidelines Webinars
Date of Webinar Subject July 27, 2021 Review of the revised Judging Guidelines August 31, 2021 Aggressive Behavior, Regular Status, Order of Judging September 28, 2021 Double Entries, Accepting Assignments/Contracts, Disabled Exhibitors October 26, 2021 Large Entries/Small Rings, Judging NOHS, 4-6 Month Puppy Comp./FSS Open Shows December 7, 2021 Acceptable Mentors, Junior Showmanship Pilot Program, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/previous-rules-policies-guidelines-conformation-dog-show-judges-webinars/
| September 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
How to Choose the Best Dog Food
How do you choose the best dog food for your pup? AKC's dog nutrition experts explain how to choose the best dog food diet for your dog or puppy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/choosing-right-dog-food/
| September 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Dry Dog Food Options That Aren’t Kibble
There is plenty of kibble alternatives, including freeze-drying, dehydration, and gentle cooking as ways to provide your dog with proper nutrition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dry-dog-food-options-arent-kibble/
| October 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Hiking With Dogs: Tips For Hitting the Trail
Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature. So, it's understandable that you would want your dog to join you on the trail. Dogs make great companions and watching them revel in the sights, sounds, and smells of nature is invigorating. However, just as you wouldn't head out for a hike in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/tips-for-hiking-with-your-dog/
| September 29, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dental Health
How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth and Why It’s So Important
Toothbrushing can be a pain when it comes to your dogs, but with these 12 simple steps, you can make this important grooming process easy for you both.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-brush-dog-teeth/
| May 9, 2020
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Are ID Tags Enough? The Importance of Identifying Your Dog
A dog ID tag is essential, but it's not enough on its own. Read on for more information about the various ways of identifying your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/id-tags-enough-importance-identifying-dog/
| August 6, 2021
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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have considered mushrooms' health benefits for humans, but what about the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/
| June 6, 2024
![Yellow Labrador Retriever getting dog food](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Yellow-Lab-Dog-Food-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Five Foods to Feed Dogs With Upset Stomachs
Feeding a sick dog, especially one dealing with a decreased appetite, upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting, can be stressful. To deal with some symptoms, you may want to ask your vet about an over-the-counter stomach and diarrhea treatment. But a bland diet can help address some of these symptoms while also giving your dog the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/food-for-dogs-stomach-upset/
| June 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Dogs May Understand the Meaning of Words
Do dogs understand the meaning of words? Recent research on dog cognition has shed light on what dogs comprehend about human language including their understanding of words used as object labels.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dogs-may-understand-the-meaning-of-words/
| June 6, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?
Your dog probably won't be harmed by eating some cat food now and then, but it isn't something you should give them on a consistent basis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-cat-food/
| August 28, 2021