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Expert Advice: News
AKC Canine Health Foundation Announces $400K Grant For Canine Cancer Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announced Jan. 6 the funding of a grant that is focused on further understanding hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer in dogs. The project, titled "A Novel Approach For Prevention Of Canine Hemangiosarcoma," is funded by three groups whose breeds have been affected by this cancer, the American Boxer Charitable […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-canine-health-foundation-announces-400k-grant-for-canine-cancer-research/
| January 8, 2016
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Clubs & Delegates
2015 Legislative Issues and Trends: Tethering Bills Can Create Unintended Consequences
AKC Government Relations tracked more than 25 state and local measures in 2015 that addressed the issue of tethering. This is a significant increase over the recent past. While AKC does not have a specific policy position statement on this issue, AKC Government Relations has weighed in on several measures that would have impacted dog […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/2015-legislative-issues-trends-tethering-bills-can-create-unintended-consequences/
| January 7, 2016
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Expert Advice: General Health
Why Do Dogs Lick?
You may appreciate the slobbery greeting your dog gives you upon your return from work each day, but do you ever wonder the reason behind it? Dogs lick their owners, other dogs, and themselves for a variety of reasons ranging from love and submission to a possible medical condition. Following are common reasons your dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-do-dogs-lick/
| January 5, 2016
Canine Partners
Make Next Year Your Dogs Best Ever: 5 Great Dog Training Resolutions
Make Next Year Your Dog’s Best Ever: 5 Great Dog Training Resolutions AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Breanne Long says don’t forget your dog when you are making your New Year’s resolutions for 2016, like try something new and fun with your dog. Kurtis of Kingfisher CAX DJ RATN CGC, (pictured) a member of the AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/make-next-year-your-dogs-best-ever-5-great-dog-training-resolutions/
| December 31, 2015
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Why Puppies and Dogs Hump (or Mount)
Owners are often amused or embarrassed when their dog or puppy begins humping or mounting a person, object, or another dog. Humping, or mounting, is typically seen when a dog is over excited, hence why it happens frequently when groups of dogs are playing. It's not an abnormal behavior among dogs; however, it does have the potential […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-puppies-and-femal-dogs-hump-or-mount/
| December 30, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Celebrates New Laws that Help Dogs, Dog Owners
In 2015, numerous new laws passed around the country that were supported by the AKC and will benefit dogs and dog owners. Here are some highlights: California Assembly Bill 794 enhances penalties for attacking or intentionally injuring a law enforcement dog or horse. Delaware Senate Bill 22 protects the health of dogs by allowing law […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-celebrates-new-laws-help-dogs-dog-owners/
| December 29, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Popular Salt Christmas Ornaments Can Be Deadly For Dogs
A family is warning pet owners about the danger of a popular craft project and decoration that caused the death of their dog, Lexi. While not supervised, two-and-a-half-year-old Lexi snuck downstairs in the home of Larry and Hope Pospisil and ate a salt ornament, which the couple had crafted with their young daughter. It featured […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/popular-salt-ornaments-dangerous-for-dogs/
| December 22, 2015
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Tapeworms in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
One of the most common worms found in dogs is a tapeworm. Tapeworms are an intestinal parasite, meaning that they're inside of your dog's intestines. Along with roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm, this flat, segmented worm is found in dogs, cats, humans, and many other species around the world. Here's what you should know about tapeworms in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tapeworms-in-dogs/
| December 21, 2015
![Heidi the Search and Rescue dog](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Search-and-Rescue-Heidi-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Feature
Search-and-Rescue Dog Finds Lung Cancer in Owner
As a search-and-rescue dog, Heidi works with her owner, Anne Wills, to sniff out missing people, pets, and things. Heidi has assisted the local police several times, including once locating a robbery suspect. She's helped almost 2,000 lost pets get home to their owners. But her biggest find yet happened in February when she sniffed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/search-rescue-dog-finds-lung-cancer-owner/
| December 18, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
Why I Became a Canine Ambassador
By: Joyce Rienzo, AKC Canine Ambassador Most people don’t realize the importance a dog can play in their lives. As an AKC Canine Ambassador since 2006, with the English Springer Spaniel Club of Long Island, I have enjoyed introducing the public to the many different breeds recognized by AKC. I introduced a Meet The Breeds […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-i-became-a-canine-ambassador/
| December 17, 2015