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Expert Advice: News
Dogs Heel, Stay, and Wag Tails at Twin Ports Obedience and Rally Trials
A tail-wagging crowd of well-trained dogs showed their skills at the Twin Ports Dog Training Club’s three days of AKC rally and obedience trials at the Four Seasons Event Center in Carlton, Minnesota, Friday through Saturday, July 10–12. The fun began on Thursday evening, with “5 for 5” run-throughs, a casual get-together where owners can get in some […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/twin-ports-obedience-and-rally-trials/
| July 14, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Hot DIG-gity Dog – Solutions for Dogs That Like to Dig
AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainer Christie Canfield identifies the profiles of diggers and offers solutions for whatever type digger inhabits your yard. Do you wonder if your dog is trying to dig to China? Are there holes where your rose bushes should be? There are a variety of reasons why a dog chooses to dig. To […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/solutions-for-dogs-that-like-to-dig/
| July 14, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
Dog Lovers Enjoy “Summerfest” of Canine Events in Ventura, CA on July 4 Weekend
California’s Coolest ClusterOn the July 4 holiday weekend, with temperatures ranging between a high of 75 degrees and a low of 61 degrees, the El Camino Real Summerfest cluster of dog shows and obedience and rally trials made good on its promise as “California’s Coolest Cluster.” Beautiful Seaside Park in Ventura is the perfect venue for one […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dog-lovers-enjoy-summerfest/
| July 10, 2015
Canine Partners
Saved From Death Row, Dog Recovers to Become Award Winner
Beowolfe CD BN RAE2 owned by Michael Gilbert of Springfield, OH Michael saved Beowolfe from an animal shelter just three days before he was scheduled to be put to sleep. “But I can honestly say Beowolfe has saved my life a thousand times and given me a new lease on life,” he said. Michael trained […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/saved-from-death-row-dog-recovers-to-become-award-winner/
| July 10, 2015
Canine Partners
Summer Adventures in Cape Cod with Canine Vacation Buddies
For the past 35 years, we have had the great pleasure of spending most or all of the summer at Cape Cod, MA, with our many generations of Golden Retriever and mixed-breed dogs. As we near the salt water, the dogs always sniff the air and eagerly look out the window at the many salt […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/summer-adventures-in-cape-cod-with-canine-vacation-buddies/
| July 8, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Beating the Heat
The Dog Days of Summer are officially upon us. From around July 3rd to August 11th, these weeks are marked by sultry weather, and a desire get away from it all. Our dogs are no different! Here are some of our favorite pictures of dogs beating the heat, taken from our AKC Family Dog Photo […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/beating-the-heat/
| July 7, 2015
Canine Partners
Odie Says Agility is a Great Way To Spend the Holiday!
Little Miss Odie AX MXJ is a 10-year-old terrier mix who is still going strong competing in the most advanced level of AKC Agility - an exciting obstacle course for dogs. This weekend, she is showing her patriotic pride by running the course in her red, white and blue! Odie shares life and agility fun […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/odie-says-agility-is-a-great-way-to-spend-the-holiday/
| July 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
So You Think You Can Live With the World’s Smartest Dog?
They are the undisputed braniacs of the canine universe. Whether they’re chasing lost lambs on craggy Scottish hillsides, blasting through agility courses, giving the “eye” to a herd of cattle, or wowing readers and television viewers with thousand-word vocabularies, the Border Collie never fails to astound. Their busy, no-nonsense take on the world has been […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/worlds-smartest-dog/
| July 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Celebrate the 4th with 5 State Dogs
On the day we celebrate all things American, let’s remember that dogs have played a vital role in the formation of our national character. They occupy such a special place in our hearts that some states have designated particular breeds as local treasures. Here are five AKC breeds that are official state dogs. STATE DOG […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-state-dogs/
| July 1, 2015
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Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Five Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian About Holistic Cancer Care
Dr. Patrick Mahaney is a veterinarian and certified pet acupuncturist who provides holistic treatment for canine cancer patients. He has shared shares his expertise via AOL’s Paw Nation, PetMD’s The Daily Vet, Pet360’s PetLebrity News, Pet World Insider, and Victoria Stilwell’s Positively.com, among others. He co-hosts Holistic Vets on the Radio Pet Lady Network. We asked him […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/five-questions-ask-veterinarian-holistic-cancer-care/
| July 1, 2015