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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Easy Ways to Practice AKC Rally & Obedience in Your House or Apartment
Want to get your dog involved in Rally and Obedience but not sure where to begin? Many people think you need easy access to the outdoors, like a yard, to begin this kind of training with your pup. But one of the great things about sports like Rally and Obedience is you don't actually need […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/practice-rally-obedience-indoors/
| March 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Eggs?
Can dogs eat eggs? Learn how to safely incorporate eggs into your dog's diet, usually as an occasional treat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-eggs/
| March 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs of the Emerald Isle: Celebrating Irish Dog Breeds
From tenacious terriers to stunning sighthounds, learn more about the 8 AKC-recognized Irish dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/irish-dog-breeds/
| March 8, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Types of Dog Allergies and How to Treat Them
Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to things. There are different causes of allergic reactions, which can range in severity depending on your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-allergies-symptoms-treatment/
| March 7, 2021
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Expert Advice: News
This Bernese Mountain Dog is Helping Second Graders Learn Remotely
It's been a hard year for everyone, and teachers and young students have faced some of the toughest battles of all. One teacher in Seattle hoping to boost morale and engagement in her second-grade remote-learning class hit upon a winning solution: a class pet. A class dog, to be precise, who would join the children […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/a-dog-teacher-helping-second-graders-learn-remotely/
| March 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Tricks
How to Teach Your Dog to Kiss on Cue
There are three main ways to teach your dog or puppy to kiss you on cue. Here's a step-by-step on how to teach this fun trick!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-kiss-on-cue/
| March 5, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Channel & Control Your Dog’s Prey Drive on Walks
High prey drive in dogs can make going for walks challenging. Here's how to channel your dog's prey drive to make exercise exciting and fun.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/channel-control-dog-prey-drive/
| March 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Canine Partner Olive Prevails in Flyball & More
Alysha Riel, a veterinary technician in Minnesota, was working with a local veterinarian who recommended that she get her mixed-breed dog Olive into Flyball, a relay race event complete with jumps, a springloaded box, and a ball. One class was all it took to fall in love with the world of dog sports. Get to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-month-canine-partner-olive-prevails-flyball/
| March 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere?
We love spending quality time with our dogs. But there may be days when we wonder, “Why does my dog follow me everywhere?” The answer has to do with their animal instinct, pack mentality, and a few other variables. Canine companions that follow their humans everywhere are often referred to as “Velcro dogs” because of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-does-my-dog-follow-me-everywhere/
| March 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Studies
COVID-19 and Dogs’ Sleep: Pandemic Routines Could be Stressing Canines Out
How much of the day should a dog spend snoozing? This perennial question has felt more pressing the past year, with humans locked down at home and able to pay much closer attention to their pooches' sleeping habits. So should your dog really be sleeping for 12 hours a day? Or is there a problem? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/covid-19-and-dogs-sleep-new-routines-could-be-stressing-canines-out/
| March 1, 2021