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![Queen Elizabeth II talks with members of the Manitoba Corgi Association during a visit to Winnipeg 08 October 2002. The queen, making her 20th trip to Canada, is the last stop on the year-long jubilee tour celebrating her 50-year reign.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/16100317/Queen-Corgis-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
What Will Happen to the Queen’s Beloved Dogs?
Queen Elizabeth II was an animal lover since she received her first Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Susan, as a gift for her 18th birthday in 1944. The Queen had more than 30 Pems in her lifetime, but she stopped breeding in 2015 to not leave any young dogs behind after her death. "This devoted breeder and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/what-will-happen-to-the-queens-beloved-dogs/
| September 19, 2022
![English Cocker Spaniel laying on a cushion at home.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/13152423/English-Cocker-Spaniel-laying-on-a-cushion-at-home-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Moving to an Apartment? How to Prepare Your Dog for a Downsize
Moving from a house to an apartment, condominium, RV, or tiny home can be challenging for dogs. These tips and skills will make the transition easier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-prepare-your-dog-for-downsize/
| September 13, 2022
![Beagle walking in the Fall with a woman.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/07152338/Beagle-walking-in-the-Fall-with-a-woman-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Home & Living
The Creative Benefits of Having a Dog
What does your dog bring to your life? Companionship? Joy? Protection? How about inspiration? "Creative muse" might not be your pet's typical role, but research, as well as artists' and creators' lived experiences, reveal that this is just one benefit of having a dog. Dog Walks Boost Creative Thinking "All truly great thoughts are conceived […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-your-dog-can-boost-creativity/
| September 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Stop Leash Tugging and Biting When Walking
Convincing your dog that it's time to go outside for a bathroom break is hard enough, but getting tugged throughout a stroll is another battle entirely. This behavior is common, but it's understandably very frustrating to many dog owners. Leash biting and tugging is a phase that many puppies go through and usually grow out of, but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/solutions-for-dogs-that-tug-on-leashes/
| August 26, 2022
Press Releases
2022 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2022 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The NOHS Finals will be held […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2022-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| July 22, 2022
![Dandie Dinmont Terrier puppy exploring outdoors.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dandie-Dinmont-Terrier-puppy-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
Going Rare: The Joys of Owning a Vulnerable Dog Breed
Owning an endangered breed can be incredibly rewarding. It's no secret that what’s old is new again. As a millennial, I know that what used to be known as "used clothing" is now "vintage" and all the rage. Many of us have gone back to eating local and embracing a "farm-to-table" mentality when it comes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/going-rare-the-joys-of-owning-a-vulnerable-breed/
| October 10, 2019
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Junior Spotlight Spring 2022
Meet Reagan Wallace: Dog Training Is the Best Part of Her Day Name: Reagan Wallace Age: 15 Grade: 9th Hometown: Saint Peters, MO Family: Parents, Traci and Britt; brother, Hayden Reagan got her start in training from her aunt, who is active in a rescue organization. Things really took off when she got her All […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-spring-2022/
| June 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How To Train A Dog To Go Through The Dog Door
Having a dog door seems like it would make life so much easier. These secured entrances are built into existing doors and allow dogs to let themselves in and out of the house without you needing to do so yourself. It gives those with a fenced-in yard quick access to relieve themselves—but using one is not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-not-using-dog-door/
| May 26, 2022
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Agility Star 15-Year-Old Reagan Wallace
Fifteen-year-old Reagan Wallace from St. Peters, Missouri got involved with training dogs during the pandemic. Now, she’s an active dog Agility competitor, placing third at the AKC Junior Agility Championship. In addition to Agility, Wallace and her dogs now participate in a variety of AKC sports, including Rally, Fast CAT, and Obedience. Wallace competes with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-agility-star-15-year-old-reagan-wallace/
| May 23, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Field Spaniel History: A Type Brought Back From Extinction
With solemn but curious brown eyes, the mahogany spaniel in the doorway gazes upon a visitor. A well-formed male with power in his stance, the dog pads gently forward, in a slow, assessing approach. His big brown nose investigates the newcomer. They say that Field Spaniels can be reticent when first meeting a stranger, but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/field-spaniel-history-a-type-brought-back-from-extinction/
| May 9, 2022