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Expert Advice: AKC Gazette
The AKC Gazette: Celebrating the Sport of Dogs
What are the nuances of this breed? What should I notice when evaluating my dog’s structure, or his movement? What do I need to know when considering breeding? How can I bring out the best in my dog at a dog show? To those with “an abiding interest in dogs,” questions like these are just the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/gazette/the-akc-gazette-celebrating-the-sport-of-dogs/
| April 26, 2015
Canine Partners
More Sports for All Dogs: Drafting & Carting
Drafting and carting are sports that are open to all breeds of dogs, including mixed-breeds, by several national breed clubs. Pulling carts to help transport items was a task that many dogs were – and still are – trained to do to help around farms. Dogs like to pull – and this gives them an acceptable […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/more-sports-for-all-dogs-drafting-carting-2/
| April 24, 2015
Canine Partners
More Sports for All Dogs: Drafting & Carting
Another Sport for All Dogs: Drafting and Carting Drafting and carting are sports that are open to all breeds of dogs, including mixed-breeds, by several national breed clubs. Pulling carts to help transport items was a task that many dogs were – and still are – trained to do to help around farms. Dogs like to […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/more-sports-for-all-dogs-drafting-carting/
| April 24, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Why We “Baby Talk” To Our Dogs
We do it. You do it. The most articulate, stoic people do it. One minute, we’re having a completely normal conversation, then we start talking to our dogs. and suddenly our voices get high, sing-songy, and well, ridiculous. According to some psychologists, “baby talk” is a way of maintaining proximity and remaining “in touch,” delivering warnings, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-we-baby-talk-to-dogs/
| April 24, 2015
Press Releases
AKC Adds New Urban CGC Title To Popular Canine Good Citizen® Program
New York, NY – Giving responsible owners a whole new level of achievement for their dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today the launch of “AKC Urban CGC” to the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training program. The new title focuses on city-dwelling dogs and the special skills they require. Since 1989, more than 700,000 […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/urban-cgc-title-added-to-canine-good-citizen-program/
| April 24, 2015
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Expert Advice: Studies
Dog Brain Scans: A Kibble for Your Thoughts
Progress Reported in Dog Brain Research Canine brain scans might unlock some of the mystery of what a dog is thinking. Researchers at Emory University have captured images of the canine brain using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), the same technology used on humans to measure brain activity. Two dogs were examined in the study. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dog-brain-scans-kibble-thoughts/
| April 24, 2015
Canine Partners
Shelter Dogs Give Support to Veterans Thru Collaborative Program
Buster’s owners did not want him because he kept running away. Rather than provide secure fencing or a kennel, they dumped him at the shelter. Today, the 3-year-old Labrador mix still specializes in escaping without jumping over a single gait or slipping through any open doors. Buster helps a war veteran escape from his bad […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/shelter-dogs-give-support-to-veterans-thru-collaborative-program/
| April 16, 2015
![Close-up of an Irish Setter's eyes.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/irish-Setter-eyes-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
Dog Eye Infections: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Maintaining good eye health is essential for your dog's comfort and well-being. If your pet is suffering from a dog eye infection, it's a major concern. Eye infections in dogs can quickly become serious and lead to severe complications. Learn to recognize the signs of an eye infection to ensure speedy and targeted treatment for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-eye-infections/
| April 14, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen
We are pleased to announce a new member of the Canine Good Citizen family- AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen. AKC Urban CGC is beginning in April 2015. The first AKC Urban CGC test in the country was recently administered by the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County. Organized by CGC Evaluator Marti Hohmann, dogs and their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-urban-canine-good-citizen/
| April 14, 2015
Press Releases
AKC Adds New “Urban CGC” Title to Popular Canine Good Citizen Program
New York, NY – Giving responsible owners a whole new level of achievement for their dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced today the launch of “AKC Urban CGC” to the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) training program. The new title focuses on city-dwelling dogs and the special skills they require. Since 1989, more than […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-adds-new-urban-cgc-title-to-popular-canine-good-citizen-program/
| April 13, 2015