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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How K9 Sport Sack Can Help You Adventure With Your Dog – Big or Small
Paid Advertisement Hiking, backpacking, bicycling, shopping at the local farmers market, dining outside, and even commuting to your office. Wouldn’t you love to take your dog with you wherever dogs are allowed to go? Now it’s possible to do exactly that with the help of K9 Sport Sack carriers, no matter the size of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/k9-sport-sack-can-help-adventure-dog-big-small/
| March 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Stand-Up Paddle Board With Your Dog
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is a popular summer activity that you can actually do with your dog. It combines surfing and paddling into a full-body workout. With some patience and the right equipment, you can teach your dog to ride on the board while you push merrily along. Here's what you need to know before […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/paddle-board-with-dog/
| June 2, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Offer Help to a Loved One Who Needs Assistance With Their Dogs
Dogs rely on their owners for everything from food and veterinary care to grooming and exercise. When you see a friend or family member falling short in caring for their dog in one or more of these areas, it's only natural to have concerns. If someone is dealing with depression, they might be neglecting their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/loved-one-needs-help-dogs/
| October 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
How to Train Your Dog to Hike With You
To ensure a successful hike with your dog, train your dog with hiking skills like loose leash walking, watch me, leave it, and a reliable recall.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/train-your-dog-to-hike/
| August 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How to Create a Fitness Plan For Your Dog
As a responsible dog owner, you're always looking to keep your pet in good health. One way to do that is by creating and keeping up a fitness plan. Maintaining appropriate canine exercise levels can help prevent injuries, lessen the impacts of age-related issues like arthritis, and help them stay physically active for longer. Here's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-fitness-plan/
| February 7, 2023
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Expert Advice: Training
How to Identify and Stop Attention Seeking Behavior in Dogs
Barking, pawing, whining, jumping up, and mouthing are all examples of attention-seeking behavior in dogs. Learn why it happens and how to stop it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/attention-seeking-behaviors-in-dogs/
| June 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
8 Things to Know About Great Danes
They’re certainly great, but did you know they’re not Danish? Dogs resembling Great Danes appear as far back as ancient Egyptian carvings, but the modern Great Dane was actually bred in Germany in the 1800s as a boar-hunting beast. Today, these gentle giants make beloved family pets.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/8-facts-about-great-danes/
| November 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Health
Do Dogs Grieve Other Dogs?
Grief, and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it, is something we have all likely felt at one time or another, whether it's after the loss of a friend, family member, or beloved pet. What's harder to know is whether grief, as we understand it, is something that our canine companions feel when they lose […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-grieve-other-dogs/
| July 15, 2019
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2023
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 Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2023/
| June 8, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Heart Murmurs in Dogs: What to Know
Heart murmurs in dogs can be harmless or represent serious health conditions. Learn about the different types and how they're diagnosed and treated.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heart-murmurs-in-dogs/
| June 13, 2023