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Travels with Fido – High Altitude Trips
Travels with Fido – High Altitude Trips Judy Hunter, owner of mixed-breed dog, Maxsam, shared this story of when “Max” was a puppy a few years ago and traveled with Judy and her husband, Bob, on a cross country trip that included the Rocky Mountains. Dogs can suffer from high altitudes too if they are […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/travels-with-fido-high-altitude-trips/
| June 3, 2015
Canine Partners
Lilly: A Good Dog is a Happy Dog
Lilly of Kirschway RAE CGCA, owned by Jill Hubbard of Fairdale, KY, has earned the top title in AKC Rally competition – the Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) and also has passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen-Advanced test. It all started with puppy kindergarten! Lilly is a rescued Great Pyrenees mix that joined Jill’s pack of […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/lilly-a-good-dog-is-a-happy-dog/
| June 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
How to Plan Multiple-Sire Litters
Multiple-sire litters are not new to breeders, yet they represent less than 1 percent of AKC registration statistics. But why? The practice is rooted in science, and with DNA testing being commonplace, why not hedge your bets? Still, historically, breeders have shied away from the practice, which, while appealing, is not without controversy. Accidental breedings […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/plan-multiple-sire-litters/
| June 2, 2015
Canine Partners
I’m Not Kidding – This is My Best Friend!
George seems to be winking over his joke. Yes, Theodore the Hamster is his best buddy, says owner Sherry Lam, who shared this adorable photo with the AKC Canine Partners News. Many dogs are friendly with cats and other small animals, but always proceed with caution when introducing your dog or puppy to a cat, […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/im-not-kidding-this-is-my-best-friend/
| June 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Dogs Can Adapt to a Vegetarian Diet…with Supplements
Will a Meatless Diet Jeopardize Your Dog’s Health? As farmers’ markets blossom with a wider assortment of fresh fruit and vegetables during the summer months, many families choose to spice up the dinner menu with occasional vegetarian meals. But can the family dog handle a vegetarian diet? In general, dogs are omnivorous. They eat […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dogs-vegetarian-diet-supplements/
| June 1, 2015
Expert Advice: News
A Visit to a Human Behaviorist
By Chris RobinsonReprinted from The Canine Chronicle Bob: Thanks, Doc, for working me into your busy schedule. Dr. Spot: Well, Bob, that is not an unusual situation. Most dogs have difficulty understanding their humans. Why don’t you tell me some of the things your human has been doing and perhaps I can give you some help. Bob: Well, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/a-visit-to-a-human-behaviorist/
| May 28, 2015
Canine Partners
Meet a Gremlin-Ewok Mix Who Loves Agility
MACH Jinx Falkenburg McLean MXB MJB owned by Adrienne McLean of Richardson, TX Jinx was rescued as a small puppy and had obviously been feral for some amount of time, Adrienne said. “I call her a gremlin-ewok mix, and people seem to get it instantly. She's smart, but is sometimes hard to motivate. Food matters […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/meet-a-gremlin-ewok-mix-who-loves-agility/
| May 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Teach Your Dog to Leave It: It Could Save His Life
This training tip is brought to you Erin Rakosky of the AKC GoodDog! Helpline, a seven-day-a-week telephone support service staffed by experienced dog trainers. The Helpline provides instruction and advice on training and behavioral issues. Imagine this scenario; you are in the bathroom and you accidentally drop a bottle of medication on the floor. You […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-leave-it/
| May 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Entering Your First Agility Competition: Team Doggie’s Reflections & Suggestions
Tacarra Andrade of Novi, MI, and MACH8 Prince Doggie are the most titled team in the AKC Canine Partners program, holding eight AKC Master Agility Championships and having qualified for the AKC Agility Invitational and AKC National Agility Championships on multiple occasions. Princey is Tacarra’s first agility dog -- she had never heard of agility […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/entering-your-first-agility-competition/
| May 27, 2015
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Expert Advice: Events
Event Bulletin: May 2015
Here are some of the latest updates from Event Operations: Here are some of the latest updates from Event Operations: Special Attractions – Standing approval has been granted for those Special Attractions that appear on the second page of the Special Attraction Application. If your club is holding one of these Special Attractions with standing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/event-bulletin-may-2015/
| May 27, 2015