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Expert Advice: Agility
Dog Athlete of the Month: Dash the Border Collie
Katie Cones started competing in dog sports at 12 years old with a seven-year-old Golden Retriever who was the family dog (and who also wasn't very interested in competing.) Her dog, Bailey, much preferred leaving courses during competitions and going up to the judges to get attention and pets. Katie, wanting to be a serious […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-dash-the-border-collie/
| April 26, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Texas: Floor Vote on Pet Seller Restrictions Tomorrow; Urge Reps. To Oppose HB 1818 Today!
Late last week, Texas House Bill 1818, which seeks to limit most Texas pet stores from selling purpose-bred dogs, was passed by the House Calendars Committee. The bill is scheduled to be considered by the full Texas House tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The American Kennel Club (AKC) and a broad coalition of interest groups […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/texas-floor-vote-pet-seller-restrictions-tomorrow-urge-reps-oppose-hb-1818-today/
| April 26, 2021
Press Releases
Goodpup App Sponsors New AKC Virtual Home Manners Titling Program
The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that GoodPup, a dog training over video chat service, is the official sponsor of the new Virtual Home Manners (VHM) Program. The program is designed to help teach dogs proper manners at home. Teaching their dogs to behave at home is important for owners, mentally stimulating for […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/goodpup-app-sponsors-new-akc-virtual-home-manners-titling-program/
| January 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Born With a Rare Heart Defect, Weimaraner Grows Into Agility Star
From the day she came into Sylvia Kidd’s life nine years ago, Cowpoke stole her heart and blossomed into her soulmate. With a seamless blend, the Blanchard, Oklahoma, teammates and recent participants in the AKC National Agility Championship in nearby Tulsa, serve up a feel-good back story of love and commitment. So, first things first. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/weimaraner-heart-defect-agility-star/
| April 22, 2021
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Are You Financially Prepared for a Puppy?
Dog owners reap many benefits from their canine companions – love and affection, nonjudgmental friendship, social connections, exercise incentives, stress relievers, guardians – and the list goes on. But, dog ownership also comes with significant financial costs. When buying a house, car, or living room furniture, most people carefully consider and plan for the costs. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/are-you-financially-prepared-for-a-puppy/
| April 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Here’s What That Funny Puppy Behavior Really Means
Puppies do the funniest things! Do they know they’re funny? Maybe not, but they are usually having fun. Dogs are especially playful animals; not every species actually engages in play. One thing is certain – dogs like to make their people happy. Here are a few things you may see that are perfectly normal and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/heres-what-that-funny-puppy-behavior-really-means/
| June 12, 2020
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Turning Puppy Inquiries Into a Teachable Moment
Reading through posts on social media, breeders seem to agree that dealing with puppy inquiries can be frustrating. It is certainly a time-consuming aspect of raising dogs and having a public presence; it always has been. But compared to decades ago, before the Internet and personal computers, when breeders had to type individual responses, perhaps […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/turning-inquiries-teachable-moment/
| June 30, 2020
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Puppy Nutrition: From the Dam to First Food
Got "milk teeth," now bring on the puppy food. Rapidly growing puppies tend to be eager eaters. Not surprising considering that until they are around six months of age, puppies need two to three times the amount of most nutrients and calories per pound of body weight compared to an adult dog. Choosing Puppy's First […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/puppy-nutrition-from-the-dam-to-first-food/
| July 1, 2020
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Expert Advice: Training
Why Does My Puppy Nip at Me and Chew on My Clothes?
When some dogs are excited, they show their love and attention in challenging ways—treating people like chew toys. To learn why this behavior happens in the first place and for advice about how to redirect the habit, we turned to the experts: Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer of the American Kennel Club, and certified […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-dog-treat-my-arm-like-a-chew-toy-and-playfully-nip-at-me/
| July 7, 2020
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Yorkie’s First Year: Training Timeline For a Yorkshire Terrier Puppy
Getting ready to welcome a Yorkshire Terrier puppy into your home for the first time? Be prepared for that high Terrier energy and many important firsts in your young dog's initial weeks, months, and year of life. One of the most beloved and famous breeds of the toy group, Yorkies—known for their diminutive stature—require extra […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/yorkie-puppy-first-year-training-timeline/
| July 28, 2020