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Expert Advice: Quizzes
Quiz: Are You Ready To Get A Dog?
You’ve been dreaming of getting your own puppy since you were a little kid, thinking of all the wonderful adventures you'd have together. Like any new responsibility, especially taking care of a living creature, there is a lot to consider before getting a dog. Take this quiz to find out if you're ready.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/are-you-ready-to-get-a-dog/
| May 18, 2016
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
6 Tips for Puppy-Proofing Your Home to Keep Fido From Running Amok
Puppy-proofing should be one of the first things on any new dog parent's checklist. After all, puppies are curious creatures. They'll sniff, chew, and swallow things that interest them. Unfortunately, some of those things in your house might be harmful or poisonous to them. Therefore, make sure your home is puppy-proofed before the little one […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/6-tips-keep-fido-from-running-amok/
| December 18, 2017
Products & Services
Title Recognition Program
“A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” -- Colin Powell There are many reasons to put in the time and resources necessary to earn recognition of your dog’s abilities: You might do it to show off his superior abilities; or you might do it for the personal […]
https://www.akc.org/products-services/title-recognition-program/
| February 4, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Can Dogs Taste?
If you’re used to seeing dog food advertisements, you likely think that a dog’s sense of taste is very highly refined. However, this is quite far from the truth. A dog’s sense of taste is much less discriminating than that of humans. In fact, while humans have roughly 9,000 taste buds, dogs have only around […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-dogs-taste/
| March 17, 2017
Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
Are You Ready for a Dog?
What do you think about when you picture your life with a dog? Games of fetch in the backyard, long walks in the country, lazy afternoons snuggled together on the couch? Maybe you want a friend for your children, a guardian for your home, or an athlete to train for and compete in AKC events. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/are-you-ready-for-a-dog/
| February 1, 2018
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
What Do Different Types of Dog Sounds Mean?
Dogs are surprisingly good at communicating with people, considering they can't speak. They use body language and vocalization to express their wants, needs, and fears, but sometimes it is hard to figure out what dog sounds actually mean. Some dogs have a wider range of vocalizations than others. Rottweilers "purr," Siberian Huskies"talk," Shiba Inu "scream," and Basenjis "yodel" instead of barking. For […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-sounds-meaning/
| February 21, 2018
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
How Much Is That Puppy Window Seat? Nothing, If It’s DIY
These days, pet amenities offer a way to make living together more convenient ‚Äî for pets and for humans. Small home improvement projects aimed at your dogs or cats can add value to your home and quality to your day-to-day life. Check out these pet-friendly, DIY project ideas. Built-in Cabinet Built-in units can add resale […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-much-puppy-window-nothing-diy/
| November 13, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Are You Ready for the GBGV? AKC’s New Hound Dog Is Grand in Many Respects
How do you feel about a grand adventure, with a bit of challenge and surprise tossed in? If this appeals to you, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen may satisfy that urge. With fewer than 400 in the United States, the rough-coated scenthound, a native of France, is one of two new breeds the American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/gbgv-akcs-new-hound-dog/
| January 10, 2018
Expert Advice: Travel & Adventure
Planning on Traveling With Your Dog? Check Out These Helpful Tips!
United Airlines’ PetSafe service, named 2016’s “Best Pet-Friendly Airline” by Global Traveler’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards, is not only available at 300 airports worldwide, but also features onsite pet hotels at major locations, as well as 70 climate-controlled vans. Dogs are important family members, so to ensure their safe and comfortable travel, PetSafe suggests that owners […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/travel/planning-traveling-dog-check-helpful-tips/
| January 30, 2018
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
The Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living
If your apartment seems to be missing something — such as an adorable furry friend to meet you at the door at night — then maybe a dog is in your future. But is your home truly worthy of a pooch? If your quarters are tight and you lack a yard where your canine could […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/best-dog-breeds-for-apartments/
| July 5, 2017