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Canine Partners
A Nose for Ooze: Dogs Put Scent Skills to Good Work
When Aryn Hervel met Crush, her first thought was “this dog needs a job.” The petite cattle dog mix had gone through two owners who couldn’t live with her energy until dog trainer Hervel adopted her and put her to work. Hervel channels Crush’s exuberance into agility with great success. The former shelter dog has […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/a-nose-for-ooze-dogs-put-scent-skills-to-good-work/
| May 1, 2015
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Clubs & Delegates
AKC Celebrates 4th Annual Canines at the Capitol Event at NC Legislature
By Jennifer Clark, Manager, Canine Legislation It was one of the busiest days of the legislative year in North Carolina, but that didn't stop legislators, legislative staff, and state employees from responding to the AKC's invitation to "stop by on your lunch break and hug a dog!" at AKC's 4th annual "Canines at the Capitol" […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/akc-celebrates-4th-annual-canines-capitol-event-nc-legislature/
| April 30, 2015
Canine Partners
Meet the First All-American To Earn the Top Coursing Ability Title!
Creek Ridge’s Found in a Pickle CAX2 RN owned by Terry & Suzanne Lane of Peachtree City, GA Pickle, once an abandoned puppy, is the first All-American Dog to earn both the AKC Coursing Ability Excellent title (for passing the Coursing Ability Test 25 times) and also earning the Coursing Ability Excellent 2 title for repeating […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-the-first-all-american-to-earn-the-top-coursing-ability-title/
| April 28, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Thunderstorms: What You can do to Calm Your Dog
Helping Your Dog Deal with Lightning and ThunderSome dogs demonstrate radical behavior in response to storms. There are several measures you can take to calm your dog as lightning strikes and thunder claps. Some researchers believe it is more than simply the noise of the thunder that triggers their fear. Studies have shown that dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/thunderstorms-calm-dog-afraid-behavior/
| April 27, 2015
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Baby Steps for Baby Dogs
By Sarah A. Ferrell "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness ... it was the spring of hope ... We had everything before us." Charles Dickens could have had the joys and fears of raising the best possible […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/baby-steps-for-baby-dogs/
| April 27, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health
Knee Surgery For Dogs
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My seven-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever is beginning to limp on his right rear leg. He doesn't want to put any weight on it. About two years ago, he had surgery on his left knee to fix a ruptured cruciate ligament due to an injury. Is it possible the other knee will need […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/knee-surgery-for-dogs/
| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
My Dog Doesn’t Like To Eat
Ask AKC Dear AKC: I brought home a 7-year-old spayed Whippet/Pit Bull mix. She is a beauty and very strong willed. Her biggest problem that my vet and trainer haven't been able to help me with is eating. She doesn't like to eat. I can't use food to train, etc. I haven't been able to find […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-doesnt-eat/
| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Are Real Meat Bones From A Meat Market Good For Dogs?
ASK AKC Dear AKC: I have a two-year-old Golden Retriever who loves treats. I go to a meat market weekly for meats and wondered if real meat bones from a meat market are good for dogs to eat. -- Meats or Treats Dear Meats: There are two schools of thought about whether or not dogs should be allowed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/meat-bones-from-market-for-dogs/
| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health
My Dog Eats Too Fast and Vomits Often
ASK AKC Dear AKC: We have an American Eskimo that just turned 4 years old. She will eat her food really fast or drink lots and lots of water really fast.Therefore causing her to hack and gag. She also has issues with vomiting on a regular basis. Is this normal for her breed? We are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-eats-fast-vomits/
| April 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Loss Of Pigmentation In Dogs
ASK AKC Dear AKC: My two-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever usually has a black nose but this winter it turned a very light pink. His nose is not dry, but looks like someone drained the color out of it. What causes this? Is there anything I can do to fix it? -- In the Pink Dear […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/loss-of-pigmentation-in-dogs/
| April 26, 2015