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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Dogs Eat Poop and How to Stop It
Of all the odd habits our dogs have—drinking toilet water, rolling in dead things, licking their butts— nothing disgusts most dog owners more than knowing that dogs eat poop sometimes. A dog's motivation for eating poop isn't to gross us humans out, but the act of eating poop certainly disgusts us. So much so, in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-dogs-eat-poop/
| June 29, 2022
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Expert Advice: How to...
How to Find & Choose a Pet Sitter
Professional pet sitters can offer a variety of services, from dog walking to overnight stays at your house. Here's how to find and choose a pet sitter.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/how-to-select-a-pet-sitter/
| May 20, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Expert Tips to Help Curb Excessive Dog Barking
Barking is a natural dog behavior, but excessive barking is a nuisance. Learn to curb your dog's barking and teach them better ways to behave.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/curb-excessive-dog-barking/
| October 9, 2023
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Best Dog Food for Large Breeds: What to Know
Owning a large breed dog comes with large responsibilities, especially when it comes to choosing the best large breed dog food. After all, you want your dog to live a long, healthy, active life, and that starts with good nutrition. Feeding a properly formulated, high-quality diet is one of the most important things you can […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/large-breed-dog-food/
| June 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
How to Teach Your Dog to Wear a Cone
Cones are necessary for dogs after surgery, but they can cause a lot of distress. Teach your dog to tolerate wearing a cone in case the need arises.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/teach-dog-to-wear-cone/
| April 4, 2024
Pages
AKC’s Guide to Responsible Dog Breeding
Use the following resources as a guide to responsible dog breeding. You may also want to watch the AKC webinar on Planning Breedings: Are you ready to breed a litter of puppies? Prepare Yourself for Breeding a Litter of Puppies Breed to Improve Understand the Commitment Choose A Suitable Mate Know Your Genetics Finalize Stud […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/breeder-education/akcs-guide-responsible-dog-breeding/
| June 15, 2022
Press Releases
AKC LAUDS HOUSE FARM BILL’S PROTECTIONS FOR DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, lauds the draft language released by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee for the 2024 Farm Bill - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. This must-pass bill reauthorizes U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-lauds-house-farm-bills-protections-dogs-owners/
| May 20, 2024
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Dog Diarrhea: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Most dogs have had diarrhea in their life. Learn when it's a cause for concern, how to treat it, and when you should go to the vet for dog diarrhea.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-diarrhea/
| December 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Parvo in Puppies: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
The last thing any new puppy owner or dog breeder wants to hear is a diagnosis of parvo. Parvo in puppies is unfortunately a common disease with deadly consequences, which is why it is important for anyone dealing with puppies on a regular basis to be aware of the symptoms of parvo and what to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/parvo-in-puppies/
| August 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Giardia in Dogs and Giardiasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Dogs can become infected with Giardia in a number of different ways, leading to giardiasis. Learn about Giardia in dogs and how to deal with giardiasis in dogs if your pet is diagnosed with that condition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/giardia-in-dogs/
| May 19, 2021