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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Elizabeth McKibben
When the music starts Elizabeth McKibben and her Australian Shepherd Harper and her Border Collie Fanta come alive. The 16-year-old from Dayton, Ohio, and her dogs are active competitors in Musical Freestyle competitions. McKibben and Harper have earned their fourth Musical Freestyle Championship and Fanta is about to earn his first Musical Freestyle Championship. Bringing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-elizabeth-mckibben/
| November 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Can my dog...
Does My Dog Know If I’m Sick?
Flu season is upon us, and from past experience, you probably had your dog to comfort you if illness strikes. Dogs just seem to know when you're feeling under the weather. They lie beside you or cuddle you just when you need it most. How do they know something is wrong? Whether it's flu, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/does-my-dog-know-if-im-sick/
| November 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Can My Dog Recognize My Voice?
In a viral video on TikTok, a Shiba Inu perks up hearing his owner's voice on the radio for the first time. Despite the owner not being there, it begs the question if dogs can recognize voices—or actually understand that it's you when you ask to talk to your dog on the phone. Owners Already […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/can-dogs-recognize-voices/
| November 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Prepare Your Dog for the Holiday Season
Holidays can be stressful for dogs. The following tips will help you prepare your dog so you can both enjoy the coming holiday season.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/prepare-your-dog-for-the-holidays/
| October 27, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Why You Should Enter a Fun Match Before Competing in Dog Sports
If you and your dog have been training in dog sports, one way that you can help prepare to enter a true competition is to enter a match first. An AKC Match Shows or "fun match" is an opportunity for dogs and handlers to enter a show-like environment but without the pressure of a show […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/enter-a-fun-match-before-competing-in-dog-sports/
| October 26, 2022
Sports & Events
Junior Report: Amelia Smith
My experience as a Junior handler was the focal point of my life for nine years, and it was one of the most influential and rich journeys I’ve had in these twenty years. I vividly remember the first time I took my green Norwich Terrier, Diesel, into the ring as a Novice Junior in September […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-spotlight/junior-report-amelia-smith/
| October 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Be Prepared for Your Dog’s Specific Needs in Case of Weather Emergencies
Paid Advertisement Natural disasters are occurring on an increasing basis due to climate change. Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes—wherever you live you may experience one or more of these looming dangers and be forced to evacuate your home. The American Red Cross advises those who must leave their home during a disaster that the best […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/be-prepared-for-your-dogs-specific-needs-in-case-of-weather-emergencies/
| October 19, 2022
Press Releases
THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES 2022 AKC MY CANINE & ME AWARD WINNERS
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of our AKC My Canine & Me Award, which honors children and young adults who are making a positive impact on the world with their dogs or achieving personal growth and success utilizing […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-2022-akc-canine-award-winners/
| October 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Why Does My Dog Lick the Air?
Dogs love to experience the world through their sense of taste. Your dog probably licks their food bowl, their fur, their toys, and of course, your hands and face. But have you ever seen your dog lick the air? Is there something stuck in their mouth or are they tasting the air? In fact, dogs lick the air for all kinds of reasons. Alhough […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/why-does-my-dog-lick-the-air/
| October 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Help Make Your Dog’s Halloween Costume a Pleasant Experience
Dog costumes are increasingly popular options for Halloween. Here's how to make wearing a dog costume a pleasant experience for your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/make-dog-halloween-costume-experience-pleasant/
| October 4, 2022