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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Does My Dog Lick Their Paws?
Why do dogs lick their paws? Find out potential health or behavioral issues that might cause your pet to be licking or gnawing at their paws, as well as what you can do about it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-does-my-dog-lick-chew-paws/
| May 19, 2020
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Why Is Dog Pee Killing Your Grass — And How to Stop It
Unfortunately, dog pee can kill grass, leaving brown and yellow spots on your lawn. Here's why and how to prevent and fix it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-pee-killing-grass/
| May 5, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks
Holidays with fireworks cause lots of loud noises, which can cause dog anxiety. Learn how to keep your dog calm during fireworks.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-keep-your-dog-calm-during-fireworks/
| December 22, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Basset Hound Facts You May Not Know
With their trailing ears and adorably drooping faces, Basset Hounds are beloved pups—but did you know the breed originated in sixth-century France, as hunting cousins to the longer-legged Bloodhound? Here’s everything else you need to know about these jowly jewels of dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-basset-hound/
| September 6, 2019
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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: Cleaning
How to Get Dog Pee Smells and Stains Out of Various Surfaces
Whether on the carpet, hardwood floor, or anywhere else, here's how to make sure that dog urine won’t leave a lasting impression (and smell).
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-urine-stains/
| November 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Highlighting LGBTQIA+ Members of the Dog World
LGBTQIA+ dog owners have always been part of AKC dog sports. For some, the dog world has been a supportive haven, while for others, it has been more challenging.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/highlighting-lgbtqia-community/
| June 19, 2023
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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: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Puppy Growl at Strangers?
Dogs growl to indicate they're unhappy, uncomfortable, or even fearful about a particular situation. Here's why your puppy may be growling at strangers.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-puppy-growl-at-strangers/
| January 19, 2021