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Expert Advice: Training
Make Dog Training More Effective With These Basics
There are many common dog training mistakes that can confuse or frustrate your dog. Learn to avoid them to boost your training skills.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/common-dog-training-mistakes/
| April 24, 2024
![Irish Setter panting on a hot summer day, water and drool dripping down.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/irish-setter-closeup-of-mouth-drooling-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
Pedialyte (Electrolytes) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Like humans, dogs lose water and electrolytes through sweat, urination, vomiting, and diarrhea. Out of the options to rehydrate, is Pedialyte good for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pedialyte-electrolytes-for-dogs/
| April 17, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
What to Expect From Your First Dog Obedience Class
Every dog benefits from training, but it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to get started. The first step to training your dog is finding the...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/first-dog-obedience-class/
| April 9, 2024
![German Shorthaired Pointer puppies sleeping together in the grass.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28110148/German-Shorthaired-Pointer-puppies-sleeping-together-in-the-grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Shorthaired Pointer History: Field Breed And Family Companion
National pride, a lush natural landscape, and abundant game helped the German Shorthaired Pointer rise in popularity. Learn about the breed's history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-shorthaired-pointer-history/
| March 28, 2024
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Expert Advice: Training
What Common Dog Training Words Mean
Dog training comes with its own lingo. Learn the definitions for common dog training terminology so you can train your dog with confidence.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-training-terms-lingo/
| March 28, 2024
Press Releases
VIVE LA FRENCHIE! FRENCH BULLDOG IS AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR PUP FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
The French Bulldog reigns supreme! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the second consecutive year, according to AKC registration statistics. Since overtaking the loveable Labrador Retriever […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/vive-la-frenchie-french-bulldog-americas-popular-pup-second-year-row/
| March 20, 2024
![French Bulldog sitting on the couch home alone.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/19194159/French-Bulldog-sitting-on-the-couch-home-alone-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2023
Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2023/
| March 20, 2024
![Russell Terrier hiding under the bed.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Russell-Terrier-hiding-under-the-bed-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
Is Your Dog Noise Sensitive? Sources of Anxiety You May Not Even Notice
Home sweet home may mean peace and quiet to you. But to your dog, the same home could sound like a marching band. Dogs hear many high-frequency noises...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-noise-sensitive/
| February 29, 2024
![Belgian Malinois head with wide eyes looking scared.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/24100204/Belgian-Malinois-head-with-wide-eyes-looking-scared-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
How Does Dog Eyesight Work? What Do Dogs See?
Your dog's eye and vision evolved to emphasize the vision needed for hunting at night. Yours evolved for picking berries during the day. Here's how.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-do-dogs-see/
| February 27, 2024
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
What Type of Dog Fence Should I Have?
In the words of Robert Frost, "Good fences make good neighbors." But when it comes to dogs, fences make safe outdoor spaces to run, play, sniff, and...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/types-dog-fences/
| January 26, 2024