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Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Bananas?
Can dogs eat bananas? Here's how to safely feed your dog this fruit.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-bananas/
| August 29, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
Puppy Socialization: Why, When, and How to Do It Right
Learn the best time to socialize your puppy, how to do it right, and why it's important from AKC's dog training experts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-socialization/
| July 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Puppy Information
What Dog Is Right For Me? How to Choose the Perfect Breed
Congratulations on making the exciting decision to bring a puppy or dog into your home. Whether your new addition will be your first dog or another in a long line of family pets, we're here to guide you along the process of picking the best dog for your individual personality and lifestyle. Getting a dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/what-dog-is-right-for-me/
| November 8, 2022
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Raspberries?
When it comes to fruit and vegetables, it can be difficult for dog owners to remember which foods are okay for their pets to consume and which ones could prove fatal. So, where do raspberries fall? Can dogs eat raspberries? Yes, raspberries are safe for dogs to eat, but they should be given in moderation. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-my-dog-eat-raspberries/
| April 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Tricks
Teach Your Dog to Clean up Their Toys
Next time you clean the house, don't feel like you have to do it all yourself—you can get your dog involved! For this fun trick, you'll be teaching your dog to clean up their toys from around the house and put them into a toy box. Most dogs enjoy any opportunity to play with you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/trick-teach-dog-clean-up-toys/
| April 13, 2021
Expert Advice: Can my dog...
Can a Big Breed Live With a Small Breed?
Dogs come in all sizes, from the under-6-pound Chihuahua to the up-to-180-pound Saint Bernard. Dog lovers often long to live with small and large dog breeds for the variety of benefits they offer. The tiny English Toy Spaniel will snuggle on your lap, while the athletic Labrador Retriever will run and hike with you for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-big-and-small-dogs-live-together/
| December 10, 2018
Expert Advice: How to...
Are Dogs Playing or Fighting? How to Evaluate Rough Play
If two dogs are wrestling and it seems too rough to you, with all that growling and snarling, body-slamming, and biting of each other’s necks, should you intervene? How can you tell if dogs are playing or fighting? This is normal dog play. Puppies play with their littermates constantly. From around two weeks, when their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dogs-playing-or-fighting/
| May 9, 2019
Clubs & Delegates
Legislative Successes
The following list highlights some of the AKC Government Relations’ (AKC GR) legislative successes through July 12, 2024. These and other victories have been won in cooperation with AKC federations, clubs, and responsible dog owners and breeders around the country who continue to work tirelessly to promote positive canine legislation in their state and community. […]
https://www.akc.org/clubs-delegates/government-relations/successes/
| December 2, 2021
Sports & Events
Titles & Abbreviations
Click below to see titles and abbreviations for: Prefix Titles Suffix Titles Parent Club Titles Working Dog Titles Other Recognized Titles Other Title Lists: Titles Sorted by Sport Titles Sorted in Alphabetic Order Prefix Titles Title Title Name AFC An Amateur Field Trial Champion title can be earned in either Beagle Field Trials, Pointing […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/titles-and-abbreviations/
| November 13, 2017
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How to Improve Your Senior Dog’s Quality of Life
Senior dogs can still have a wonderful quality of life. There are also lots of ways owners can promote movement, health, cognitive function, and comfort.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-improve-your-senior-dogs-quality-of-life/
| May 4, 2021