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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Service, Therapy, and Working Dogs
Humans aren’t the only members of the workforce! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) celebrates the evolution of our canine coworkers – what jobs they were originally bred to perform and what work you can see them doing now. Dogs go above and beyond each and every day, not only as beloved family pets, but as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/service-therapy-working-dogs/
| January 31, 2018
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Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Planning on Traveling With Your Dog? Check Out These Helpful Tips!
United Airlines’ PetSafe service, named 2016’s “Best Pet-Friendly Airline” by Global Traveler’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards, is not only available at 300 airports worldwide, but also features onsite pet hotels at major locations, as well as 70 climate-controlled vans. Dogs are important family members, so to ensure their safe and comfortable travel, PetSafe suggests that owners […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/planning-traveling-dog-check-helpful-tips/
| January 30, 2018
Legislative Alerts
NH Bill Would Expand Statewide Commercial Kennel Definition, Impose Bond for Care Requirements
The New Hampshire Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 569 on February 6, which seeks to significantly expand the state’s definition of ‘commercial kennel’ and impose bond for care requirements for those charged with cruelty. The American Kennel Club and the Dog Owners of the Granite State, our New Hampshire federation, are […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-hampshire-bill-would-expand-statewide-commercial-kennel-definition/
| January 30, 2018
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Expert Advice: News
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje: It’s Tongue-Twisting to Pronounce But Will Make a Big Statement
OK, try to pronounce it. I dare you: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje. But better get used to it because it’s now a member of the American Kennel Club’s companion events family. Which means, you’ll be seeing plenty more of these orange-red, parti-colored characters in the breed ring, Sporting Group, and Best in Show rings, as well as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/%e2%80%8bnederlandse-kooikerhondje-tongue-twisting-pronounce-will-make-big-statement/
| January 29, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
21 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Dogs And The People Who Love Them
Valentine's Day is a great time to show some love. The day can be the most fun when you spread the love to everyone, including your four-legged friends! If you're feeling like spoiling your dog this February (and they probably deserve it), here some gift ideas that are sure to impress your pup. Treats Nuzzles […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/valentines-day-gifts-for-dogs-and-their-people/
| January 29, 2018
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Oksana Fagenboym of Rock ‘n Rolla Poodles
AKC Breeder of Merit Oksana Fagenboym, of Rock ’n Rolla Poodles, was born in Ukraine and has lived with dogs all her life. As a little girl, she picked up puppies and kittens from the street and brought them home. Unfortunately, her family could not keep them because they lived in a hostel. So, they […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-oksana-fagenboym-rock-n-rolla-poodles/
| January 29, 2018
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Expert Advice: Events
How to Watch the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
There are so many reasons why you need to be at the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. In addition to being able to meet more than 180 of the AKC-recognized breeds, there will be absolutely thrilling displays of dogs' natural athleticism in the form of agility and dock diving; proof of advanced […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/watch-2017-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 29, 2018
Sports & Events
Take Your First Steps
The best advice is to START TRAINING EARLY! Training a puppy is easier than training an adult dog because a puppy is more open to new ideas and has not yet developed "bad habits." While it's best to start young, the old saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is only partially true. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/obedience/getting-started/take-your-first-steps/
| January 22, 2018
Pages
Inspection FAQs
Why am I being contacted for an inspection? American Kennel Club rules provide that the AKC or its duly authorized representative shall have the right to inspect the records required to be kept and the practices that must be followed and to examine any dog registered or to be registered with the American Kennel Club. […]
https://www.akc.org/inspections-and-compliance/inspection-faqs/
| January 18, 2018
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Expert Advice: Health
5 Things You Do That Might Be Causing Stress for Your Dog
At first glance, dogs seem to have it made. Favorite canine activities include frequent naps, nature walks, and staying blissfully ignorant about the financial burdens of existence. All in all, dogdom looks pretty chill to us humans. The reality is quite different. Dogs may not worry about putting food on the table or holding down […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-stress-relief/
| January 18, 2018