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Expert Advice: Training
What is Dog Pivot Training? Teaching Tight Turns
A close training relationship with your dog develops over time. But one of the easiest ways to achieve tight turns for Rally and Obedience, or close attention for Trick Dog skills, is to teach your dog to pivot. This exercise can build your pet's confidence and improve coordination and their ability to pay attention. Rear […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-is-dog-pivot-training-teaching-tight-turns/
| September 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Kibble Power: Turning Dinnertime Into Training Time
For most dogs, the mere sight of the food dish can elicit barking and bouncing around the kitchen. Putting the bowl down while your dog is acting up encourages bad manners and wastes a golden opportunity. You can use your dog's food to provide enrichment, fight canine boredom, teach good behavior, and build your bond. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/turning-dinnertime-into-training-time/
| September 2, 2022
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Canine Partners Spotlight Spring 2022
More Dogs Needed for Project to Improve Canine Lifespan The Dog Aging Project is a national effort to improve dogs’ health and longevity. Meet two owners and their mixed-breeds who participate in the project and learn how you can help. A road trip gave Colleen Sweeney a lot more than souvenirs and photographs of pretty […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-spring-2022/
| June 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Terrific Tricks to Teach Large and Giant Breed Dogs
Trick Dogs can involve not only speedy smaller breeds, but also large and giant breeds, too. I train and compete with a Newfoundland, and it's always fun to shatter expectations about what tricks a dog of that size can do. If you have a large dog and are interested in getting involved with trick training, here's what […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/tricks-large-giant-breeds/
| September 2, 2022
Sports & Events
Applications
***NEW*** AKC now offers a quick and easy way to submit your Trick Dog Title Application! Try the new - Title Application Portal (TAP) System. Our Trick Dog Program is officially underway and we have begun to process titles. The response has been amazing! Thank you for your interest in the new AKC Trick Dog […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/resources/trick-dog-applications/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Walk on Different Surfaces
Many dogs are uncertain or sensitive about walking on ground that moves or is a texture they aren't used to, but you can help them adjust by practicing.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-walk-on-different-surfaces/
| August 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Why You Need to Do Your Homework in Dog Training
Homework isn't just for kids! Anything we learn requires practice, practice practice, and the same is true for our dogs. Trainers can (almost) always...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/need-homework-dog-training/
| August 12, 2022
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Four Ways to Show Your Dog Love
Everyday with your dog is a great day. And we show our dogs we love them everyday when we feed them, play with them, even just take them outside for a walk. But on National Love Your Pet Day, you might want to find an extra special way to show your dog just how much […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/show-your-dog-love/
| February 17, 2022
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Aging Dogs
He's been your loving companion for a long time. He's still by your side, but he's not as frolicsome or attentive as he once was. It's inevitable -- your beloved pet is growing old. His needs are changing, and he will depend on you more than ever to keep him healthy and comfortable. Most dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/aging-dogs/
| April 10, 2015
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Parkour: Fun for Pups and People
After taking part in the fast-growing, fun, and accessible sport of dog parkour, you're not likely to look at park benches, tree stumps, or playground equipment the same way again. It's an ideal activity if attending Agility or Obedience classes isn't possible or practical. And, with a bit of imagination, any neighborhood offers boundless opportunities […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-parkour-fun-for-pups-and-people/
| August 5, 2022