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Canine Partners
The Road to Orlando: Meet the AKC Agility Invitational Contenders
This is part of a series of profiles on the six top mixed-breed dogs that received the invitations to compete in the 2018 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 14-16 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Royal Canin National Championship and the AKC Obedience Classic. Name: MACH9 Cabonina La […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/road-orlando-meet-akc-agility-invitational-contenders/
| November 15, 2018
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2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its ongoing pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our very best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2017-2/
| October 3, 2016
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2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees
In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/nominees/2018-lifetime-achievement-award-nominees/
| December 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Does Your Dog Greet You with a Body Slam?
To put this in to practice don’t push your dog away if she jumps on you, rather, stand up, don’t make eye contact. If she still won’t stop jumping, then you need to turn away. The minute her paws hit the ground pat her and tell her she’s good. If she jumps again, repeat the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-jump-owners/
| May 21, 2015
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Why Do Dogs Prefer Some Toys Over Others?
Generally speaking, most dogs like toys that simulate prey. This is why squeaky toys and soft toys are often very popular with most dogs. Hearing the high-pitched squeak and/or ripping apart a soft plush toy can be immensely satisfying to some dogs. However, dogs are individuals, and even dogs within the same breed will have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-dogs-prefer-toys-over-others/
| November 14, 2017
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
6 Ways We May Be Misunderstanding Our Dogs
We all love our dogs. In fact, some of us probably love all dogs. The bond between human and canine can be so close that it might seem we can read each other’s thoughts and feelings. While this is true to some extent, the fact is that dogs are not people; they don’t behave, react, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/ways-we-may-be-misunderstanding-dogs/
| June 16, 2017
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dog Myths Debunked: Do Dogs Really Hate Cats?
There is an unspoken line that seems to divide dogs and cats — and sometimes even "dog people" and "cat people." The idea that dogs dislike cats, or vice versa, is so pervasive that it's almost a cliché. But is there any truth behind it, or is it just another dog myth? Do Dogs Hate […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-myths-debunked-dogs-really-hate-cats/
| April 6, 2018
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Canine Partners
Managing Stress Together Led This Team to Agility Honor
PACH Bailey Miller MXP4 MXPB MJP3 MJPB PAX OFP T2BP2 owned by Paul A. Miller of Albuquerque, NM The Millers adopted Bailey from the Albuquerque city shelter when she was a puppy in 2009. “She joined our two other older rescue dogs with great enthusiasm and she tried to herd us around our yard,” Paul […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/managing-stress-together-led-team-agility-honor/
| November 5, 2018
Expert Advice: News
Federal Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Trained To Find Homemade Explosives
Terrorist attacks around the world have showed the need for security to focus on the threat of homemade explosives and concealed firearms used in many lone-wolf plots. On the forefront of that process are the sharp-nosed dogs of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), within the Department of Justice. Take, for example, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/explosive-detection-dogs-detect-homemade-bombs/
| February 15, 2016
Expert Advice: Grooming
Expert Tips on Grooming Feet, Eyes, and Ears
Creativity and patience are the keys to success when grooming feet, eyes, and ears. Below are some tips from groomers and dog owners. Grooming Toes When grooming a dog's toes, training is key. Essentially, you need your dog to do several things at the same time: Hold still so that you’re less likely to cut […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/expert-tips-on-grooming-feet-eyes-and-ears/
| October 27, 2016