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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Five Foods to Feed Dogs With Upset Stomachs
Feeding a sick dog, especially one dealing with a decreased appetite, upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting, can be stressful. To deal with some symptoms, you may want to ask your vet about an over-the-counter stomach and diarrhea treatment. But a bland diet can help address some of these symptoms while also giving your dog the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/food-for-dogs-stomach-upset/
| June 10, 2021
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Expert Advice: Training
Dogs May Understand the Meaning of Words
Do dogs understand the meaning of words? Recent research on dog cognition has shed light on what dogs comprehend about human language including their understanding of words used as object labels.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dogs-may-understand-the-meaning-of-words/
| June 6, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?
Your dog probably won't be harmed by eating some cat food now and then, but it isn't something you should give them on a consistent basis.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-cat-food/
| August 28, 2021
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Clean a Dog’s Ears
As pet owners, knowing how to clean a dog's ears is important. Here's how to know if your dog's ears are dirty and how to safely clean them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-clean-dogs-ears/
| July 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Stop Nuisance Dog Barking
Dogs are bound to bark, but excessive dog barking can become an annoying problem. Learn tips to help control and curb nuisance barking behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-stop-dog-barking/
| July 20, 2020
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Great Borzoi Controversy
Through the 1920s and early '30s, a debate raged among Russian Wolfhound fanciers: Keep the breed name, or change it to "Borzoi"? Louis Murr, Gazette breed columnist and leading "Wolfhound" advocate, insisted that "any sane breeder can see why the name Russian wolfhound should be retained." In his November 1928 column, Murr invited fellow fancier […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-great-borzoi-controversy/
| July 23, 2014
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winners of the 2023 Disc Dog Challenge, Presented by Farmer’s Dog
Dogs played four games as part of the AKC Disc Dog Challenge, presented by The Farmer's Dog, to find out the top disc talent.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2023-disc-dog-challenge-winners/
| June 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Disc Dog Star ‘Porsche’ Doubles as SAR Hero Off the Field
"Porsche" the Labrador Retriever has a very serious job as a Search and Rescue Dog. But she doesn't stop at saving lives - she's a talented Disc Dog too.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/disc-dog-sar-porsche/
| June 8, 2023
![Gengar playing tug-o-war with the disc with Amanda.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/06154227/Gengar-with-Amanda-disc-dog-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
LS Syndrome Doesn’t Hold Back Disc-Loving Border Collie ‘Gengar’
Gengar is a pro at catching disc, and he is his owner-handler Amanda Burkhart recently competed in the 2023 AKC Disc Dog Challenge in Rock Hill, SC.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/border-collie-gengar-disc-dog/
| June 5, 2023
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Marshmallows?
Can dogs eat marshmallows? Here's why you should avoid giving your dog these sugary treats and opt for something healthier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-marshmallows/
| June 28, 2021