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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Help! My Dog Won’t Stop Barking While Home Alone
A common problem but an annoying one: Your dog is well-behaved when you're home, but as soon as you leave, he can't seem to keep his mouth shut. It's driving your neighbors nuts. Instead of being ousted from the neighborhood, try these tricks, courtesy of Mary Burch, Ph.D., AKC's Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Director, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/help-my-dog-wont-stop-barking-while-home-alone/
| January 1, 2009
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Canine Good Citizen: What It Is and Why It Matters
We all know one of those dogs. He’s the one who’s welcome everywhere. He brightens everyone’s day, whether he’s performing tricks, prancing in a show ring, walking down the street, or soothing the spirits of an ailing child. He’s the kind of dog you never worry about, even if you leave him in the kitchen […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/canine-good-citizen-what-it-is-why-it-matters/
| January 1, 2009
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
What to Do When Your Old Dog Forgets Her House Training
Since Maggie entered into the phase of life known as senior, thoughts that I never dreamed I’d have keep floating through my mind, thoughts like: * I love my sponge mop, so, so much. * The world is a better place because of the existence of seven-foot-long, washable, waterproof hospital pads. * Whoever it was […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-to-do-old-dog-forgets-house-training/
| May 15, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
So You Think You Can Live With the World’s Smartest Dog?
They are the undisputed braniacs of the canine universe. Whether they’re chasing lost lambs on craggy Scottish hillsides, blasting through agility courses, giving the “eye” to a herd of cattle, or wowing readers and television viewers with thousand-word vocabularies, the Border Collie never fails to astound. Their busy, no-nonsense take on the world has been […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/worlds-smartest-dog/
| July 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
Online Classes Help Owners Teach Their Dogs to Do Tricks
Looking for a fun training project for dogs and owners? You might want to try out the “Do More With Your Dog” program created by famous Hollywood trainer and AKC competitor Kyra Sundance. This goal-oriented program creates a solid foundation of obedience in the format of learning simple tricks that owners keep track of and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/online-classes-help-owners/
| August 31, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Meet Bailey: The Ghost-Hunting Dog of Savannah
Visitors and residents of Savannah, Georgia, who are hoping to catch a glimpse of something (or someone) otherworldly are getting a little help from a rather intuitive Golden Retriever. Bailey The Ghost Hunting Dog of Savannah accompanies his owner, Melynda Ware-Loomis, as she leads walking ghost tours of what is considered by some to be […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ghost-hunting-dog-savannah/
| October 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Instagram, Training, Junior Showmanship, and More: This Girl Does It All
Samantha Van Buren is no ordinary teenager. Like most kids her age, she goes to high school and hangs out with friends... but unlike others, she shows her dogs, participates in agility, and is an Instagram superstar. Van Buren details her experiences with her dogs on the account @sunnyandjudy showing everything from incredible tricks to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/samantha-van-buren-at-westminster/
| February 24, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Six Great Ways to Get Involved In the German Shepherd Dog World
So you've fallen in love with the stunning, brilliant breed known as the German Shepherd Dog. You are not alone. The German Shepherd, also known by the shorthand GSD, is among the world's most popular canine companions and workers. If you want a job done—whether it's apprehending dangerous criminals, sniffing rubble for disaster survivors, or […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/get-involved-german-shepherd-world/
| June 7, 2016
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
Tips for Communicating and Bonding With Your Pup
It’s important for dog owners to establish a human-canine relationship built on a strong foundation of mutual trust, patience, understanding, fairness, consistency, and love. So where do you begin? Spend Time With Your Puppy Aside from feeding (one of Purina® Pro Plan’s® 30 unique dry formulas is always a great choice!) and providing health care, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-communicate-and-bond-with-pup/
| August 2, 2016
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
5 Things You’re Doing to Make Your Dog Misbehave
1. You’re not giving him enough exercise: If you’re gone 12 hours a day, and your dog’s walk consists of a quick dash into the backyard, you’re not providing your pet with adequate opportunities to use up all his energy. Instead, the excess will go into chewing your shoes, stealing your food, or scratching your walls. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/5-things-youre-doing-to-make-your-dog-misbehave/
| September 2, 2016