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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Golden Retriever Saves Family’s Life Hours Before Delivering 10 Pups
As her Golden Retriever entered the last week of pregnancy, Melody Lyons had made all the checks on her list. Like most breeders, she wanted to be ready for anything. Whelping box set up; heat lamps installed; milk replacer on the shelf. The veterinarian gave Carly a check-up and thought delivery would happen in about […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/golden-retriever-saves-familys-life-delivering-10-pups/
| April 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog Their Name
Want to know how to teach your dog their name? The best way to do this is to teach them to associate their name with something positive.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-teach-dog-name/
| April 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Setting Puppies up for Success: Handling and Grooming
This is the second in a series on early socialization and training that breeders can do with young puppies to help them adapt to life in their future new homes. We know that puppies should be handled often to get them comfortable with human touch. Going further by teaching them to enjoy grooming can make […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/setting-puppies-success-handling-grooming/
| April 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Vikki McConnell of Ali’i AK Inu Kennels
Vikki McConnell, owner of Ali’I AK Inu Kennels, started showing dogs in Alaska about 20 years ago. A few years later, with the help of her breeder/mentor, she began breeding her own dogs. She started with Longhaired Dachshunds and Akitas at about the same time. Vikki had been introduced to Akitas while living in Hawaii […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-vikki-mcconnell-alii-ak-inu-kennels/
| April 13, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Be Ready for Weaning Puppies
As you prepare for your spring and summer litters don’t forget to plan for weaning! As pups transition to solid food it’s important to have plenty of bowls and feed pans on hand. The Tractor Supply Puppy Litter Feeding Pan is the right choice for small and large litters. At 10 inches in diameter there […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/ready-weaning-puppies/
| April 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
Can Dogs Have Identical Twins?
Dogs are always born in litters and oftentimes look alike, so it is easy to assume that identical twins aren't uncommon in puppies. But in reality, identical twins in dogs are incredibly rare. Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy. They can be either identical twins, meaning that they develop from one egg […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/ask-a-vet-can-dogs-have-identical-twins/
| April 12, 2021
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Canine Partners
Talented Dog’s Career Brought New Friendships Along With Honors
MACH Sprite’s Panda Bear MXB MJB owned by Joyce and Gregory Partykevich of Round Lake, IL “We were very lucky for this girl to come into our lives nine years ago. She has brought us much happiness from the first time we saw her,” Joyce said. Pandi is half Border Collie and half Australian Shepherd and was […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/talented-dogs-career-brought-new-friendships-honors/
| April 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Baseball Team Dogs: Meet the Cutest Diamond Pups
What could be more all-American than baseball and dogs? Combine the two and it makes for a perfect summer afternoon. Across the country, minor league baseball teams — and even a few major league teams — have their very own baseball dogs that are as much a part of the team as players, coaches, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-of-baseball/
| April 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
Are Dogs Self Aware? New Research Suggests Yes
Every dog owner has wondered what dogs think about. Do they ponder their place in the universe? Or are their minds simply living in the moment, consumed by thoughts of chew bones and squirrels? Scientists share that curiosity, and one of the questions they study is whether dogs have self-awareness. In other words, do they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/a-new-way-to-look-at-dog-self-awareness/
| April 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Handler Disability Accommodation in AKC Dog Sports & How to Apply
Competing in dog sports allows you to bond with your four-legged friend and gives you the opportunity to create friendships with other dog owners. Your canine companion will also sharpen their mental abilities and stay physically active. Dog sports are a deeply rewarding endeavor — and they're quite fun! Today, hundreds of people with various […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disability-accommodation-akc-dog-sports-apply/
| April 6, 2021