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Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
What Are Dog Supplements and What Do They Do?
About one-third of dogs in the United States are given some sort of dog vitamins and supplements for everything ranging from dog arthritis and joint stiffness to heart health, digestion, and coat care. Although there hasn’t yet been sufficient research into the efficacy of these supplements to definitively say that they all work, there is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/popular-dog-supplements/
| May 4, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues April 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – HB 209 seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-april-2020/
| April 30, 2020
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Plant a Dog-Friendly Garden
Do you enjoy gardening? We provide some tips for planting a dog-friendly garden so that you can share those hard-earned spoils with your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-plant-a-dog-friendly-garden/
| April 17, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues March 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – HB 209 seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-march-2020/
| March 30, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues February 2020
State Issues: News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Alabama – HB 209 seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-april-2019/state-issues-february-2020/
| March 5, 2020
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Basic Obedience Training for Puppies: Where to Start
Treats play a vital role in the lives of happy and healthy dogs. We’re highlighting an “AKC Treat of the Month” all year long in partnership with Whitebridge Pet Brands. March is all about puppies, including National Puppy Day on March 23. Train your puppy with a range of wholesome treats from Dogswell®. In the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/basic-obedience-training-for-your-dog/
| March 2, 2020
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Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
How to Sell and Show Your House When You’ve Got Dogs
We love our dogs, but that doesn't mean that potential buyers want to see said pets (or any evidence of them) when looking at a home they're thinking of buying. "Pets are either an attractive distraction, so cute they distract prospective buyers from looking at the real estate, or completely the opposite," says Diane Saatchi, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/selling-house-dogs/
| February 25, 2020
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Best Dogs For Apartments
Generally speaking, smaller dog breeds can make good companion dogs for apartments or condominiums. They adapt well in confined spaces, and they don't need a tremendous amount of exercise to keep them happy and healthy. But there are many dog breeds that make good choices for apartments, some of which you may not expect! Bulldog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-dogs-for-apartments/
| February 24, 2020
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Potty Train a Dog When You Live in an Apartment
When you live in an apartment or high-rise, the logistics of getting a puppy outside when they have to go potty gets more difficult.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/potty-train-dog-in-apartment/
| February 18, 2020
Clubs & Delegates
State Issues January 2020
News from the State Capitols Here are some highlights of state-level issues AKC GR is currently tracking. Visit the 2020 Legislation Tracking page and click on your state to get the latest updates on state bills monitored by the AKC. Colorado – HB 20-1084 would place further restrictions on breeders, and restrict pet choice and consumer protection […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/state-issues-january-2020/
| January 16, 2020