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Canine Partners
Earning Trick Dog Honors is a Great Way to Use Spare Time
Lnh's Shot Of Fire FCAT ACT1 CGC TKE owned by Lindsey Hazlett of Mount Horeb, WI “Heisman is a 5-year-old rescue who has spent the last year learning complex tricks and routines for the AKC Trick Dog program,” Lindsey said. He earned his Elite Performer title in December 2021 after performing a routine called Heisman […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/earning-trick-dog-honors-great-way-use-spare-time/
| April 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Keep Your Dog Safe When Pet Theft Is on the Rise
In our daily lives, we take precautions to safeguard our most valuable possessions and protect them from being stolen. We lock our car doors, equip our homes with alarms, and create passwords to shield our personal information, yet few pet owners realize that protecting our dogs from potential theft is just as important. Dognapping isn’t […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-theft/
| February 26, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Puppy Pee When They Greet Me?
There's nothing like the excitement of a puppy greeting. You get a wriggling body, a wagging tail, and licks on the face. Talk about feeling loved. But do you get a puddle of pee on the floor as well? That doesn't feel quite as loving. Why would your puppy pee right in front of you like that? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-puppy-pees-when-excited/
| February 25, 2022
Chairman's Reports
September 2020 Chairman’s Report
Hello, everybody, and thank you for joining us for the second virtual meeting of our Delegate Body. The onset of Autumn is usually a time when we celebrate the return of events in cooler climates when the heat of the summer is replaced by the hint of turning leaves, and yet here we are, with […]
https://www.akc.org/chairmans-reports/september-2020-chairmans-report/
| September 15, 2020
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Competition/Titles Update Winter 2022
Competition/Titles Update Winter 2022 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. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! AGILITY Agility Grand Champion (AGCH) AGCH MACH3 Up&Running A […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-winter-2022/
| March 4, 2022
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Junior Spotlight Winter 2022
Meet Tessa Trusner: The Family Pet Became Her Sports Partner Name: Tessa Trusner Age: 14 Grade: Eighth Hometown: Stephens City, VA Family: Sisters, Audrey and Ella; Parents, Katie and Ryan Trusner Just a few months after Molina became the Trusner family pet, it became clear that she would really be Tessa’s dog. Now the pair […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/junior-spotlight-winter-2022/
| March 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Lick Their Crotch?
Dogs can be embarrassing. Especially when you have company over for dinner and they decide to lie in full view and lick their crotch. As your company averts their eyes, you can't help but wonder why on earth your dog is doing that and if it's normal. Crotch licking is a perfectly natural dog behavior […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dog-lick-crotch/
| February 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Australian Cattle Dog “Millie” Conquers Dock Diving, Flyball, & More
As Kayla Stanley was taking photos at her local dog club in 2018, she realized she wanted her own dogs to get in on the fun. But at the time she only had two older dogs and a Beagle who weren't interested in dog sports. Kayla told her husband they needed another dog just for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/australian-cattle-dog-millie-conquers-dock-diving-flyball-more/
| February 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Training
Are Your Dog Training Expectations Too High?
Do you feel like your dog isn’t living up to your expectations? If you constantly feel discouraged or disappointed in your dog or your training sessions, chances are it’s because your expectations are too high or unrealistic. Setting realistic training expectations is important regardless of whether you’re taking your first dog to puppy kindergarten or are competing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/are-your-training-expectations-too-high/
| February 9, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Silent Night: Understanding Why Dogs Bark & Creating a Quieter Kennel
Dogs bark. It's a fact of life that nearly all dog owners must accept. Barking is a self-rewarding behavior. But it is important for breeders and kennel owners to understand the different types of barking, and when it has turned into a problem behavior. Canine Sounds & What They Mean A bark or vocalization is not just a bark or a vocalization. A dog owner, breeder, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/create-a-quieter-kennel-by-understanding-why-dogs-bark/
| December 5, 2019