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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Coprophagia – Dog Eating Poop
Ask AKC Dear AKC : We have two nine-month old Yorkshire Terriers. They are wonderful, energetic little bundles of fun but the little female will look for and consume their feces. I pick up their stools around the yard but inadvertently I miss some. Is there any supplement I can give her in her food that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/coprophagia-dog-eating-poop/
| April 24, 2017
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Buy an Italian Greyhound Puppy
Maybe this column should be titled “How Not to Buy an Italian Greyhound Puppy.” There are some definite “no-no’s” when it comes to shopping for a purebred puppy of any breed, but there are actually some things that apply to IGs that might not be an issue for other breeds. The first “no no” that comes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-buy-an-italian-greyhound-puppy/
| March 1, 2015
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Should Kids Get Dogs?
ASK AKC All dog owners need expert advice from time to time to meet the challenges of caring for their canines. The American Kennel Club aims to provide you and your purebred dog with the help you asked for. Dear AKC: I'm a 12-year-old-girl and I want to get a dog, but my dad won't […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/should-kids-get-dogs/
| October 3, 2015
Expert Advice: General Health
Exercise Extreme Caution When Giving Aspirin to Dogs
Aspirin for Dogs: Don’t Take 2 and Call me in the MorningYou can carefully give aspirin to your dog, but it’s best to consult your veterinarian first. Keep in mind that there are alternative pain relievers. Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and many veterinarians say it’s OK for dogs as long as a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/giving-aspirin-to-dogs/
| April 15, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Bringing Up Puppy
Raising puppies the right way helps to ensure that they will grow up to be happy and well-adjusted companions for life. There is a lot involved in properly raising a litter of puppies. Creating a “dream doggie” who looks like and acts like his or her breed should involves both genetics and nurture. Breeder Pat […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/bringing-up-puppy/
| March 23, 2015
Sports & Events
Take Your First Steps
The best advice is to START TRAINING EARLY! Training a puppy is easier than training an adult dog because a puppy is more open to new ideas and has not yet developed "bad habits." While it's best to start young, the old saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is only partially true. […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/obedience/getting-started/take-your-first-steps/
| January 22, 2018
Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Overcome the 4 Biggest Dog Grooming Challenges
Sometimes after a marathon house cleaning, I flop down on the couch and holler, “Nobody move.” Try as I might, the floors and furniture only stay clean-clean for about five minutes. That’s life with dogs—especially rough-and-tumble mountain dogs who track all manner of gunk into the house. I may never completely achieve long lasting clean, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-overcome-the-4-biggest-dog-grooming-challenges/
| May 19, 2016
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How to Address Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs
Note: Obsessive-compulsive behavior is a serious problem and depending on the severity, it can result in harm to the dog. For critical behavior problems, a qualified behaviorist should work in conjunction with a veterinarian to solve the problem. Kiwi’s Story A strong desire to engage in a game of fetch when a ball is thrown […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-address-compulsive-behaviors-in-dogs/
| July 15, 2016
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Is Your Dog Right for Therapy Work?
You’ve likely heard a heartwarming story of a therapy dog helping someone in need—whether it’s a pet curling up with an elderly individual at a nursing home, sitting with a young child during a chemo treatment, or even helping students overcome bullying. There are many different facets of this type of work, but they all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/is-your-dog-right-for-therapy-work/
| October 24, 2016
Press Releases
Four More States Pass AKC Canine Good Citizen® Resolutions Bringing Total To 39
-- Arkansas, Iowa, Rhode Island & Vermont Recognize Importance of Responsible Dog Ownership -- New York, NY - As a testament to the important role that training and responsible dog ownership play in ensuring that dogs are well behaved members of society, four states have recently joined the growing list that have passed American Kennel […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/four-more-states-pass-akc-canine-good-citizenr-resolutions-bringing-to/
| April 3, 2009