SORT BY
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/American-Staffordshire-Terrier-laying-down-with-a-ball-outdoors-in-the-grass.20190811203127332-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Health
How Long Can You Keep Your Dog Outside?
How long can you keep your dog outside? Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-can-dogs-be-outside/
| May 25, 2021
![French bulldog puppy in a harness sitting in tall green grass on a leash for a walk.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/06101338/AdobeStock_110499990-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog Emotional Self-Control
Emotional self-control, also known as impulse control, is something most dogs need to be taught. Here's how to teach your dog self-control.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teaching-your-dog-self-control/
| November 19, 2020
![Playful orange havanese dog is running with a pink ball in his mouth in a spring garden](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Havanese-playing-fetch-with-a-ball-outdoors-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Training
Empower Your Dog by Offering Them More Choices and Autonomy
There are many simple opportunities for us as dog owners to offer our dogs more freedom and control over their choices to help them be happier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/offer-dog-more-choices-and-autonomy/
| May 24, 2021
![Miniature Bull Terrier sitting on command outdoors.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/27130715/AdobeStock_80810706-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Fit Dog Training Into Your Busy Life
Life gets busy sometimes. Follow these tips from AKC's dog training experts to ensure you're making the most of your time to train your dog efficiently.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/fit-dog-training-busy-life/
| December 6, 2017
![](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Doberman-Pinscher-running-in-bikejoring-on-a-trail-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Bikejoring: Is This Sport Right for You and Your Dog?
If you and your dog are adventurous and fit, and your dog loves to run, then bikejoring might be a good fit for you. Already well-established in Europe, dog-powered mountain biking is growing in popularity in the U.S too. In its infancy, sled dog racers created bikejoring. It was an ideal way to train and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/is-bikejoring-right-for-you/
| May 13, 2020
![French bulldog puppy in a harness sitting in tall green grass on a leash for a walk.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/06101338/AdobeStock_110499990-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How To Teach a Puppy To Walk on a Leash
Want to teach your dog to walk on a leash without pulling? Here's a step-by-step guide on leash training for both dogs and puppies.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-puppy-walk-leash/
| August 30, 2019
![Dachshund puppies playing together in the grass.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/26124402/Dachshund-puppies-playing-together-in-the-grass-400x267.jpg)
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
![Molly the Papillon surrounded by large dogs at Westminster Obedience.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/06143515/Unknown-400x267.jpeg)
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
![Senior German Shorthaired Pointer head portrait outdoors.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Senior-German-Shorthaired-Pointer-head-portrait-outdoors-400x267.jpeg)
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
![Pembroke Welsh Corgi laying down on the feet of its owner on the couch.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/05113835/Pembroke-Welsh-Corgi-laying-down-on-the-feet-of-its-owner-on-the-couch-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Dog Chew On My Underwear and Socks?
Dogs that chew socks and underwear items are at risk of suffering from dangerous internal blockages. So knowing why your dog chews on underwear will help.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-dog-chew-on-my-underwear-and-socks/
| July 22, 2021