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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Guide Dogs
You've probably seen a guide dog out and about, but you may have misconceptions about the incredible work these service dogs do. Here are a few things you may not know. 1. Guide Dogs Are Carefully Paired With Handlers Everything from a person’s lifestyle, hobbies, activity level, family, living arrangements, and other pets go into […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-guide-dogs/
| October 28, 2016
Canine Partners
Once Undernourished, Fearful Shelter Pup Earns Agility Championship at Age 9
PACH Zucchini of Wylde Green, owned by Trish Nelson & Arron Wings of Iowa City, IA, recently earned one of the highest honors in AKC Agility, the Preferred Agility Championship (PACH). It is hard to believe that ZuZu used to hide in the car when she arrived at class. Trish tells the story of their […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/once-undernourished-fearful-shelter-pup-earns-agility-championship-at-age-9/
| October 27, 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
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Spinone Italiano
The Spinone Italiano has always been near and dear to Italy, but only made a splash in the United States recently. If you haven't yet had a chance to get to know the breed, here are six interesting facts about the Spinone: 1. They Are Among the World's Oldest Hunting Dogs Until recently, the Spinone […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/6-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-spinone-italiano/
| October 27, 2016
Expert Advice: Dental Health
Can a Dog’s Lick Make You Sick?
Be honest: Do you ever let your dog kiss you on the face? According to a recent article in The New York Times, if you do, you may be putting your health at risk. Dogs’ mouths, like ours, are warm and moist, making them Petri dishes for bacteria. (Be honest again: How often do you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-a-dogs-lick-make-you-sick/
| October 27, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
Lucy, the Medical Alert Service Dog and Agility Expert
Patti Stanley and 18-pound Lucy, her Miniature Poodle-Miniature Schnauzer mix, were the leaders in the Run for Music 5K in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., and were a tantalizing quarter mile from the finish line when Lucy stopped in her tracks and licked Stanley's leg. “She pulled me to the side of the road and refused to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lucy-the-medical-alert-service-dog-agility-expert/
| October 26, 2016
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2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida. The winners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past […]
https://www.akc.org/about/awards-and-honors/lifetime-achievement/recipients/2017-2/
| October 26, 2016
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Expert Advice: Events
Orlando Dog Training Club Holds Successful RDO Day Event
The Orlando Dog Training Club (ODTC) hosted a successful AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day event at the downtown Orlando public library last month. The club kicked off the seminar with an introduction to selecting a breeder and the right puppy to the more than 145 people in attendance. ODTC also spoke about AKC’s Canine […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/orlando-dog-training-club-holds-rdo-event/
| October 26, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Felicity Springers: Beautiful Inside and Out
Dog show ribbons and event titles are major accomplishments that dog owners and breeders proudly acknowledge when talking about their kennels. But for one breeder with many title-decorated dogs, there’s something else that keeps her in the game. “The single biggest achievement that just makes me happier than happy... is the people who have my […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/felicity-springers-beautiful-inside-and-out/
| October 26, 2016
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Is Your Dog Right for Therapy Work?
You’ve likely heard a heartwarming story of a therapy dog helping someone in need—whether it’s a pet curling up with an elderly individual at a nursing home, sitting with a young child during a chemo treatment, or even helping students overcome bullying. There are many different facets of this type of work, but they all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/is-your-dog-right-for-therapy-work/
| October 24, 2016