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Canine Partners
Meet Radar the Weather Dog – He Plays A Big Role in A Fun Show with A Serious Message
Then a hero, clad in a life jacket, appears, rips open the car door and --- licks the driver all over his face as the crowd goes wild. Meet Radar the Weather Dog, star of Tray’s Wild Weather Camp – a fun show with a very serious message – teaching children how to be safe […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-radar-the-weather-dog-he-plays-big-role-in-fun-show-with-serious-message/
| August 17, 2015
Expert Advice: Quizzes
QUIZ: What Type of ‘Crazy Dog Person’ Are You?
We've all been there: We're walking with our dog while cooing something really embarrassing (of course in a baby voice), like, "Aren't you the most handsome boy who ever lived? YES! YES, you ARE!" We don't even realize we're talking out loud or how ridiculous we sound until we see our neighbors staring at us. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/quiz-crazy-dog-person/
| August 17, 2015
Canine Partners
12-year-old Former Shelter Pup Going Strong & Bringing Home the Ribbons
He was the last of nine puppies to be adopted from the litter at 8 weeks of age when he went home with Charleata Carter. “Sebastian has always been happy, relaxed, smart, and friendly with almost every human and animal he meets, and he is always eager to try something new,” Charleata said. Her friends […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/12-year-old-former-shelter-pup-going-strong-bringing-home-the-ribbons/
| August 14, 2015
Canine Partners
See Scout Fly! This Special Therapy Dog Catches Air
Two-year-old Scout is a Basset Hound-Cocker Spaniel mix who keeps his owner, Sarah Rose, busy. “Scout loves to do things like dock dive, swim in the lake with friends, and chase the squirrels! He's pretty quick so he gives them a run for their nuts!” Sarah Rose said. He also often joins his owner and […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/see-scout-fly-this-special-therapy-dog-also-catches-air/
| August 13, 2015
Canine Partners
Preferred Agility Class Gives Millie New Start After Injury
Illinois resident Cathy Mitchell rescued Millie eight years ago from a humane society when the dog was just an 8-week-old puppy. The German Shepherd mix started competing in agility at age 4 years, jumping in the 24-inch height division. Then she suffered a rear leg injury and was sidelined from competition for nearly a year. […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/preferred-agility-class-gives-millie-new-start-after-injury/
| August 6, 2015
Expert Advice: Government Relations
Update: Phoenix Pet Store Lawsuit Faces Uncertain Future after Trial Court Defeat
The federal district court in Arizona recently granted judgment in favor of the City of Phoenix and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in a lawsuit brought by the owners of a pet store. At question in the suit was whether Phoenix’s ordinance that restricted pet stores to selling dogs and cats obtained […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/phoenix_lawsuit_district_court_ruling_august_4_update/
| August 6, 2015
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
A Room With a View – Not Always a Good Thing
Some owners feel that when they leave their puppy or dog alone in a crate or enclosed area it would be best to give him a view outdoors so he will not become bored. Then they place the crate or exercise pen in front of a window or glass door so the dog can see out. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/room-view-not-good/
| August 4, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Want your Dog To Come When Called? Play a Game
Like young children, dogs often learn best when playing games and having fun. Playing is not only fun for you both, but you can also use games for training and reinforcing important behaviors, like “Come.” Remember to keep your recall command happy and light, not an authoritative tone. Here are a few games to help […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-come-called-game/
| August 4, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Important Rule of Dog Training: One Thing at a Time
AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainer Hilarie Erb explains why it is important to teach your dog each skill separately and to not package them together. In dog training, a good phrase to remember is “one thing at a time.” This means that every behavior you teach should be practiced by itself, not following or preceding any […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/important-rule-dog-training/
| August 4, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
AKC Event Updates
Event Operations is committed to providing clubs and exhibitors regular communication regarding new, changed, and clarified rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Several items at the July 2015 Board meeting were approved that have an impact on clubs and we wanted to take this opportunity to notify and explain some of them to you. Junior […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-event-updates/
| August 4, 2015