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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How CGC Preps Canines for Take Your Dog to Work Day
It's heartbreaking to leave your dog at home when you head off to work. Those sad eyes beg to come along. Well, on Take Your Dog to Work Day you can finally give in and spend your workday with your canine companion at your side. Every year, on the Friday following Father's Day, Take Your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/tips-for-take-your-dog-to-work-day/
| June 13, 2019
Expert Advice: Nutrition
The Farmer’s Dog: Fresh, Customized Dog Food
By April 2019, Bryan Bailey was a desperate man. In September 2018, he and his wife Kira had welcomed a Siberian Husky puppy into their lives. Tikaani was beautiful—solid black with white paws—reminding Bryan of the sled dogs from his childhood in Alaska. But Tikaani was wasting away. Almost as soon as he arrived at Bryan and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/the-farmers-dog-customized-dog-food/
| June 20, 2019
Expert Advice: News
Time to Celebrate: The AKC Puppy Pack Turns One!
Can you believe the AKC Puppy Pack puppies are about to turn ONE? If you don't already know, the AKC Puppy Pack is a group of dogs we have followed on Instagram from birth through every first achievement in year one of life. What better way to celebrate than with a birthday party? All seven dogs are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/puppy-pack-first-birthday/
| August 1, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Federal Issues July 2019
The AKC Government Relations team continues to monitor Congress for issues of interest to dog owners. Visit our 2019 Legislation Tracking page and click on “US Fed” on the map to get the latest updates on federal bills currently being monitored by the AKC. Highlights of issues we are currently addressing on the federal level include: U.S. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/newsletters/taking-command/federal-issues-july-2019/
| July 30, 2019
Products & Services
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy: 20 Steps for Success
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy: 20 Steps for Success The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together. STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills: […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-star-puppy/akc-star-puppy-20-steps-for-success/
| October 26, 2017
Products & Services
Test Items Pledge
A key component of the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is a responsible owner. Our Canine Good Citizen® Responsible Dog Owner's Pledge is for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® Program too. Responsibility should start the moment you decide to add a new dog or puppy to your family. AKC CGC℠ Responsible Dog Owner's Pledge I will be […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-star-puppy/test-items-pledge/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Breed of the Week: German Shepherd Dogs!
Just in time for the German Shepherd Club of America's 100th year, we are featuring as our Breed of the Week, the German Shepherd Dog! We love these wonderful dogs and hope you’ll share your love for them with us–your stories, images, videos, etc.! Congrats to the German Shepherd Club of America for reaching a milestone of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breed-of-the-week-german-shepherd-dogs/
| October 17, 2013
Expert Advice: Studies
Why Having a Dog is Actually Great for Your Social Life — and Mental Health
When Caroline Myers moved from New York City to Nashville a few years ago, meeting new people was a priority. "As a military spouse, moving to a new location is always a challenge," the 26-year-old social worker explains. Little did she know that Riley Tucker Myers, her Labrador Retriever, would play a major role in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/dog-actually-great-social-life-mental-health/
| June 5, 2019
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Pet Insurance Discounts for Breeders: Providing a High-Value Benefit at a Low Cost
Breeders want their puppies to live the best lives possible, which is why they take great care to raise each puppy right. From infancy, breeders provide their puppies with high-quality nutrition, socialization techniques, and – eventually - the best home. Breeders choose to invest time, love and resources, so why not invest a little extra protection during the time in a puppy’s life in which he’ll find the most trouble? Breeders are discovering the advantages of enrolling their puppies in pet insurance before they even leave for their new […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pet-insurance-discounts-breeders-providing-high-value-benefit-low-cost/
| June 10, 2019
Expert Advice: News
How Game of Thrones has Impacted — And Hurt — Siberian Huskies
Game of Thrones may be over, but dogs and dog lovers around the world are still feeling the show's repercussions. For eight years, more than 30 million viewers watched dire wolves protect the Stark family. For many viewers, Ghost, Summer, Nymeria and pack's intelligence, fierce loyalty, and imposing stature were more than entertaining: it inspired them […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-game-of-thrones-has-impacted-and-hurt-siberian-huskies/
| June 21, 2019