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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Groom a Standard Poodle
Wondering how to groom a Standard Poodle? Here's everything you need to know about caring for your Poodle's coat, skin, nails, and more.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-groom-a-standard-poodle/
| February 17, 2021
![2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup held on July 8 in Columbus, OH.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/30155031/2sk23070810_7203-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
It’s Never Too Late: Get Your Senior Dog Started In Dog Sports
Contrary to the old saying, you absolutely can teach an old dog new tricks, and you absolutely should. Get your adult dog involved in dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/its-never-too-late-to-get-your-dog-into-sports/
| February 17, 2021
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Wait at Doorways
Rather than struggling at doorways, teach your dog to wait for permission to pass through. Here's how to teach your dog to wait at doorways.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-wait-at-doorways/
| February 17, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Help Your Dog Love Children
Many dogs are apprehensive around kids, so it's important to train your dog how to behave around children while building plenty of positive associations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/helping-your-dog-love-children/
| February 16, 2021
Press Releases
2021 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, 2021. The 2021 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2021-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2021
Press Releases
American Kennel Club and PetPartners, Inc. Expand Relationship in Response to Record Growth in Pet Ownership
Fueled by record growth in pet acquisition and registration, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), the leading advocate for dogs, and PetPartners, Inc. (PPI), its longtime administrator of AKC Pet Insurance (insurance underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company), announced an expanded licensing and marketing agreement which takes their relationship to an unprecedented new level. The expanded […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-petpartners-inc-expand-relationship-response-record-growth-pet-ownership/
| February 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Set Your Puppies Up for Success: Housetraining Foundation
This is the first 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. Housetraining is almost always the number one concern of a new puppy owner. While puppies are still in the whelping box, they begin to learn preferences for where to eliminate. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/set-puppies-success-housetraining-foundation/
| February 9, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Eric and Julie Kalamaja of Kalamals Kennel
Kalamals Kennel is a family-run show kennel in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where Eric and Julie Kalamaja have been cherishing and sharing their lives with their beautiful Alaskan Malamutes since 1988. Their focus is on health, temperament, longevity and total well-being, producing happy and affectionate companions, as well as champion show dogs. AKC: […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-eric-julie-kalamaja-kalamals-kennel/
| February 9, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Oklahoma Considering Several Dog-Related Bills This Week
This week, the Oklahoma Legislature is considering a number of bills relating to dogs, including: House Bill 1620 – Protecting Working Animals – This bill protects “the right to utilize working animals for the mutual benefit and welfare of working animals and those the working animals serve.” As written, HB 1620 would ensure this protection […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/oklahoma-considering-several-dog-related-bills-week/
| February 8, 2021
![Tally Ho Sirius, Dalmatian. c. 1939](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/28145858/Dalmatian_BreedStandards0011-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Dalmatian History: From Carriage Dogs to Firehouse Mascots
Distinctively spotted dogs have been documented across cultures and continents. Here are some facts about the history of the Dalmatian.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dalmatian-history/
| February 5, 2021