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Expert Advice: Home & Living
Finding the Right Dog Door for Your Home
Dog doors are a great option for many households, but they're not for everyone. Here are some things to consider before installing a dog door in your home.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/finding-right-dog-door-for-you/
| June 20, 2024
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AKC Patriotic Puppy Program
The AKC Detection Dog Task Force has launched its AKC Patriotic Puppy Program – an opportunity for breeders and owners to work closely with experts on raising candidates for explosives detection work. The United States has a serious shortage of qualified dogs to perform the much-needed role of explosives detection dogs. As the number of […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-pilot-detection-puppy-rearing-program/
| February 12, 2019
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Groom a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's medium-long luscious coat and silky, feathery ears signal royalty. Here's how to groom a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-groom-cavalier-king-charles-spaniel/
| January 20, 2021
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AKC Detection Dog News & Updates
Articles February 2024 – AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts Webinar Discussing Canine Nutrition and Working Dogs (Blog and link to recording) December 2023 – Different Roads Can Lead to Success: How One Litter Is Taking Many Different Paths to Certification December 2023 – AKC Takes Patriotic Puppy Program to The West Coast October 2023 – AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts Webinar: “Ways […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/news-updates/
| March 11, 2022
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AKC Detection Dog Task Force
Homegrown terrorism and mass shootings have sadly become everyday news in the United States. As a result, the demand for explosives detection dogs as a deterrent against such crimes is on the increase with one major problem: there are not enough dogs to meet the growing need. The US Government purchases 80 to 90% its […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/
| April 20, 2018
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Anaphylaxis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
"Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening, immediate allergic reaction that can cause collapse, shock and death without quick emergency treatment.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/anaphylaxis-in-dogs/
| June 18, 2024
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Junior Spotlight Spring 2024
Meet Mia Federico: A Junior Career led to big Agility Goals In just three years, Mia has gone from beginner to top-winning competitor in obedience, rally, and agility. With her All American Dog, Mochi, she was a member of the Junior Open Agility World Championship Team in 2023 and was High Combined at the Juniors […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-spring-2024/
| June 18, 2024
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2024
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Master Agility Champion (MACH) MACH George G RN MXB MJB XF TKP owned by Sophie Janavs of Studio City, CA George is Sophie’s […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2024/
| June 18, 2024
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Title Recognition Spring 2024
The AKC works with non-AKC service and sports organizations to recognize the titles that AKC-registered dogs earn in their programs. This includes the AKC Therapy Dog program and the AKC Search & Rescue program. AKC also recognizes titles of the Barn Hunt Association (BHA); North American Diving Dogs (NADD); the North American Flyball Association (NAFA); […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/title-recognition-spring-2024/
| June 18, 2024
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Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Junior Handler Hannah Krabbenhoft
17-year-old Hannah Krabbenhoft, who has been involved with dog sports since she was 12, credits dog agility with helping her to work through anxiety.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-hannah-krabbenhoft/
| June 18, 2024