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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
How Much Will You Spend on Your Dog in His Lifetime?
We all expect to save and set aside money for big expenses, like a new car or the down payment on a house. But, what many of us don't consider, when we're oohing-and-ahhhing over that adorable new puppy, is the actual cost of dog ownership. It's important to take into account how much of your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-much-spend-on-dog-in-lifetime/
| October 18, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
AKC Museum of the Dog to Open in NYC
More than 180 pieces of dog artwork and half a dozen interactive digital exhibits line two floors and three stories of New York City's newest museum: The AKC Museum of the Dog. The museum will officially open February 8, 2019. While this isn't the first AKC Museum of the Dog, it's the first time the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-museum-of-the-dog-to-open-in-nyc/
| January 4, 2019
Legislative Alerts
NH Alert: Hobby Breeder Bill to be Considered Soon – TAKE ACTION NOW!
Friday, January 25, 2019 The American Kennel Club (AKC) and our New Hampshire federation, the Dog Owners of the Granite State (DOGS), are seriously concerned about a newly filed bill, HB 688 - An Act Relative to Transfer and Inspection of Animals. The bill is expected to be considered in a public hearing before the […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-alert-hobby-breeder-bill-considered-soon-take-action-now/
| January 25, 2019
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
My Dog Eats Everything: Help!
Dogs have strong jaw muscles, which allow them to tear and chew many things. We have to remember, however, that their gastrointestinal tract is almost the same as a human’s. Anything (aside from dog food) that we would not eat, our dogs should not eat. There are three categories of foreign objects that dogs tend […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/will-eat-anything/
| June 18, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Ask Our Trainers: Why Does My Dog Hoard?
Why Does My Dog Hoard? Hoarding behavior in dogs is an instinctive behavior that originated during the time when their ancestors did not have regular meals appear magically, at least twice a day. They were lucky if they ate every few days, and if there was a jackpot of more food than could be […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-do-dogs-hoard/
| August 24, 2017
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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
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Digging Deep into the History of Guide Dogs
Learning Objectives Through the analysis of a variety of sources, students will learn about the history of guide dogs and how the program has evolved over the years. Grade Levels 9-12 National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies Theme 2: Time, Continuity, and Change Theme 8: Science, Technology, and Society ELA/Literacy Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.9 […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-9-12-lesson-plans/9-12-social-studies/digging-deep-history-guide-dogs/
| January 14, 2019
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Learning Subtraction with Hardworking Puppies
Learning Objectives With teacher assistance and through guided reading, students will learn how to subtract within 10. As a Social Studies Lesson extension, they will learn about different canine careers. Grade Levels K-2 Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.OA.A.1 Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-k-2-lesson-plans/k-2-math/learning-subtraction-hardworking-puppies/
| January 14, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Linda Jarvis of Lynaire Airedale Terriers
Linda Jarvis, an AKC Breeder of Merit, started breeding Airedale Terriers in 1984. A resident of New Bern, NC, Linda is a past president and current board member of the Airedale Terrier Club of America and is very active in the sport of dogs, attending seminars and judging. AKC: How did you get started in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-lynaire-airedale-terriers/
| January 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Advice From Three Palm Springs Dog Show Competitors
Thousands of dogs will start 2019 off by traveling to the Kennel Club of Palm Springs Dog Show at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California. Whether you’re attending in person (it’s free!) or watching from your home, here are three competitors on why they started showing dogs. Make sure to tune in to the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/three-dogs-to-watch-at-the-palm-springs-dog-show/
| January 4, 2019