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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine Why Music is Therapeutic for Dogs
Some dogs take to music right away, even howling along to their favorite tunes. Other dogs tend to retreat from these sounds in fear. The fact that pleasant sounds can capture a dog's attention is something people know intuitively and science confirms it. If you listened to a recording of dogs and their owners, you'd […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-music-is-therapeutic-for-dogs/ | February 23, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues Is Your Dog Stressing You Out?
We all love our dogs, but sometimes living with them is frustrating, especially if you have a young puppy or a dog with behavioral challenges. Unfortunately, when people are stressed, they sometimes take their frustration out on their dogs. This manifests in many different ways, whether it's mocking, speaking cruelly, or ignoring their dog upon […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/is-your-dog-stressing-you-out/ | February 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Home & Living What to Do if You Inherit Someone Else’s Dog
Nothing about the passing of a loved one is easy. But what is already a painful and stress-filled situation might be made more stressful if you've inherited your loved one's dog, especially if you weren't prepared for the challenge of welcoming a new pet into your life. Here's what you need to know if you're […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/inherit-someone-elses-dog/ | February 10, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition Dog Wellness Trends: Which Are Worth Exploring?
CBD to calm anxiety. Mushrooms to boost immunity. Probiotics and plant-based diets. No, this isn't a rundown of advice from your favorite Instagram wellness coach, it's a list of rising wellness trends for dogs. Are these new trends truly beneficial for your dog, or are they merely passing fads? Get to know each trend and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dog-wellness-trends/ | September 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices Silent Night: Understanding Why Dogs Bark & Creating a Quieter Kennel  
Dogs bark. It's a fact of life that nearly all dog owners must accept. Barking is a self-rewarding behavior. But it is important for breeders and kennel owners to understand the different types of barking, and when it has turned into a problem behavior.  Canine Sounds & What They Mean A bark or vocalization is not just a bark or a vocalization.  A dog owner, breeder, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/create-a-quieter-kennel-by-understanding-why-dogs-bark/ | December 5, 2019
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues How to Confront Someone You Think Is a Bad Dog Owner
As dog lovers, it can be difficult to ignore when we see someone doing something we think is bad, harmful, or ineffective with their dogs. Sometimes what someone is doing is abusive or at risk of causing immediate serious injury to a dog, in which case stepping in right away or calling the proper authorities […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-confront-someone-if-you-think-theyre-a-bad-dog-owner/ | January 7, 2022
Expert Advice: News Therapy Dog “Teddy” Awarded for Extraordinary Sense of Empathy
Teddy is one of five 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients, winning the Therapy Dog category. This category recognizes certified therapy dogs working in hospitals, schools, disaster sites, war zones, and wherever else the affection of a good dog can provide comfort. Team Teddy is all about emotional acuity and familial commitment that elicits […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/therapy-dog-teddy-awarded-extraordinary-sense-empathy/ | December 7, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories How a Dog Monitoring Camera Can Help Save Lives
Paid Advertisement In an ideal world, you could spend all of your time with your dog, but unfortunately, that's not the case for most people. Don't fret, though, because you can always keep an eye on your canine companion to ensure the pup's safety with a pet monitoring camera, whether you're around the block or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-monitoring-camera-can-help-save-lives/ | November 24, 2021
Expert Advice: Training What to Look For When Choosing a Dog Crate
When you're feeling stressed, you probably head off to your couch or bedroom to decompress, and a dog's crate serves the same purpose for pups. The crate provides dogs with a safe space to go when they need to relax or take a nap. Because it's sure to become a beloved sanctuary for your dog, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-dog-crate/ | November 12, 2021
Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine Reiki Healing for Pets: Is It Possible?
Our pets provide so much happiness, love, retreat, and even peace in our lives. So, when we see our dog, cat, or any other animal friend suffering — be it from anxiety, old age, or illness — we're willing to do anything to provide that comfort and relief to them. Reiki has provided a path […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/reiki-healing-for-pets-is-it-possible/ | October 14, 2021

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