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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Can Old Dogs Really Learn New Tricks?
It was the first day of a beginner’s dog obedience class. In front of me a woman was standing beside a Golden Retriever, and the dog’s face was showing a considerable amount of gray on it. The woman said to me, in a troubled tone, “I’m not sure that this class is going to do […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/can-old-dogs-learn-new-tricks/
| August 24, 2016
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces Second Round of Paw of Courage Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the second round of the AKC Paw of Courage award recipients, to show appreciation for the many sacrifices that working dogs make while serving and protecting our country. This award specifically recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/second-round-paw-of-courage/
| August 24, 2016
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Dogs: What to Know
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common in humans. But how do you know if your dog has a UTI? How is it treated, and how can you prevent it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/urinary-tract-infections-uti-in-dogs/
| August 22, 2016
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Expert Advice: General Health
Home Remedies for Dogs
Dogs are naturally curious animals who tend to view the world through their mouths, and subsequently, their stomachs. Sometimes this can get your dog into trouble, and a call to the vet is always your first step if you suspect your dog has eaten something dangerous. Fortunately, there are some home remedies for dogs that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/home-remedies-for-your-dog/
| August 22, 2016
Expert Advice: General Health
Phenobarbital for Dogs with Seizures
If your dog has ever suddenly twitched or shaken uncontrollably for a short period of time, usually about one-to-several minutes, he may have had a seizure, which is an abnormal burst of electrical activity in the brain. Other signs of a seizure include drooling, chomping, foaming at the mouth, and unconsciousness. If this happens frequently, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/phenobarbital-for-dogs/
| August 22, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Tricks and Treats: How to Photograph Your Dog Like a Pro
For National Photography Day, we got some advice from professional pet photographer, Sarah Faith Rosencrans. Check out her helpful hints for taking great pictures of your pup! As a proud dog owner and a professional pet photographer I am always searching for ways to get my rambunctious models to sit still and pose for the camera. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-photograph-your-dog-like-a-pro/
| August 19, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet The Lost Dogs Who Have Returned Home Thanks To Their Microchips
In honor of Check the Chip Day, we wanted to share some great lost-dog recovery stories courtesy of AKC Reunite. These dogs all went missing, but were eventually found and reunited with their families with a little help from their microchips. Meet Monroe, the French Bulldog. Monroe snuck out the front door and was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/microchip-reunion-stories/
| August 12, 2016
Expert Advice: News
Pug And Schnauzer Puppies Join Canadian Victim Services Unit
Even though they're just pups, Yogi and Henry are already employed members of society and they're ready to start their training. These puppies are joining the Victim Services Unit of Prince George, British Columbia as therapy dogs. Yogi and Henry will be trained to provide emotional support to victims of crime, CBC reports. According to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/pug-and-schnauzer-puppies-join-canadian-victim-services-unit/
| August 11, 2016
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Seizures in Dogs
There is probably nothing more alarming than seeing your dog have a seizure. Legs flailing in the air, lips tightened in a sardonic grin, and the neck arched like it might break — it illustrates the horror the dog is going through. But that classic convulsion is only one of many variations of seizures in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/seizures-in-dogs/
| August 9, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
9 Reasons Why Dogs Make The Best Cuddle Buddies
Sorry cat lovers, dogs are simply better snugglers. Here are nine reasons why dogs are the best cuddle buddies: 1. They will be the big spoon or the little spoon. 2. They manage to look cute when stealing your blanket. And because they look SO adorable, you don't even care that you're blanket-less. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-reasons-why-dogs-make-the-best-cuddle-buddies/
| August 8, 2016