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Press Releases
The American Kennel Club and ESPN Ink Multi-Year Agreement for Dog Competitions
North America’s largest dog show to air on ABC through 2023 The American Kennel Club (AKC®) and ESPN are happy to announce that they have signed a 3-year content agreement which brings 100% unique, high-energy dog programming to the channel and includes digital rights for selected events to stream live on the ESPN App. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-espn-ink-multi-year-agreement-dog-comeptitions/
| December 7, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Labrador Retriever “Luke” Awarded Service Dog ACE Award
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. One award is given in each of the following categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue, and Exemplary Companion Dog. In a split second in 2006 Ryan Garrison’s life changed forever. Fast forward nine years […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-luke-awarded-service-dog-ace-award/
| December 4, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
TSC Tips! Helpful Hints from Tractor Supply Company
During the holidays, Tractor Supply Company is bringing you and your pups the best in chew toys! Providing your litter with a variety of toys is a great way to enrich their playtime. Through play, puppies learn coordination, bite inhibition, and important social skills. Tractor Supply Company has you covered with every sort of play […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/tsc-tips-helpful-hints-tractor-supply-company-7/
| December 4, 2020
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Best Nutrition For Dog Shows & Dog Sports
Around the country, dogs and their humans are gearing up for the event of the year: the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. This means rigorous training as dogs nail those jumps, weave poles, and tire jumps—all while following a diet carefully designed for peak performance. We spoke to Dr. Catherine Lenox (DVM, DACVN), […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/best-nutrition-dog-food-dog-shows/
| December 4, 2020
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Dog-Friendly Decorating Tips for a Safe and Festive Holiday
Many common holiday decorations pose dangers to dogs. Celebrate with dog-friendly decorations that are both elegantly festive and safe.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-friendly-holiday-decorating/
| December 2, 2020
Chairman's Reports
December 2020 Chairman’s Report
Good afternoon. The holiday season is now upon us and yet very little about our lives today is as it once was. This is indeed a time of reflection about the things that we are thankful for; peace, goodwill toward one another, and hopes for what the future may bring. Yet the challenges of the […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/december-2020-chairmans-report/
| December 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How to Housetrain an Adult Dog
If you have rescued an adult dog, congratulations! You are one of the lucky people who will find out how rewarding it can be to give a good home to a senior dog. Adult dogs bond just as readily as puppies do, and one of the benefits is that housetraining is often a much easier […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-housetrain-an-adult-dog/
| December 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Feature
Flat-Coated Retriever “Tara” Awarded 2020 Exemplary Companion ACE Award
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. One award is given in each of the following categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue, and Exemplary Companion Dog. Falling in love at first sight has that fairytale-esque feeling sometimes accented with seeds of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/flat-coated-retriever-tara-2020-ace-exemplary-companion/
| November 30, 2020
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Dog Car Safety: Training Your Dog to Ride in the Car
Dog car safety keeps drivers, passengers, pets, and other people safe. Here's how to train your dog proper car manners for when you're on the road.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/dog-car-safety-training/
| November 29, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training
Important Behaviors to Teach Your Dog Before the Holidays
Wondering how to train your dog before the holidays? Teach your dog these important behaviors to ensure a safe holiday season.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/train-dog-before-holidays/
| November 29, 2020