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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Teach Your Puppy These 5 Basic Cues
Jump Ahead: Teach Your Dog to Come When Called Teach Your Dog Loose-Leash Walking Teach Your Dog Sit Teach Your Dog Down Teach Your Dog Stay Getting Started To start off on the right foot (and paw!), your pup needs to know what you expect. Knowing what is expected makes puppies feel secure in their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-puppy-these-5-basic-commands/
| August 3, 2022
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Expert Advice: Flea & Tick
External Dog Parasites: Fleas, Ticks, Lice, Mites
External parasites live on the outside of a dog’s body. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), at some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites, such as fleas, ticks, or mites, on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can cause serious skin problems or carry disease. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/external-dog-parasites/
| March 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Fever in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
How do you know if your dog has a fever? Here's how to diagnose fever in dogs and how you can help with your dog's fever symptoms.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-fever-and-temperature/
| December 26, 2021
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes?
Update: Recent research has suggested that sweet potatoes, while not poisonous, may not be appropriate for a dog's diet. From the UC Davis School of Medicine: "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued an alert about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-sweet-potatoes/
| November 17, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
Neosporin for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Just like their owners, dogs are susceptible to minor injuries and are not immune to getting cuts, scrapes, or burns. But can you use Neosporin® on dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/neosporin-for-dogs/
| June 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
When Should I Call the Vet?
Your dog is an important member of your family but unlike human family members, a dog cannot complain if they are in pain or feeling under the weather. Learn the warning signs that mean you should take your dog to the vet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/should-i-call-my-dogs-vet/
| May 24, 2021
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
A Puppy Growth Timeline: Transitions in Puppyhood
Puppyhood is mysterious, exciting, challenging, curious, and full of transitions. Puppies are busy developing physical, cognitive, and social skills, which follow a very general timeline. If this sounds familiar, it’s not so different from the timelines and transitions we recognize in human babies and toddlers. And, as with children, understanding what happens and when helps […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-growth-timeline-transitions-puppyhood/
| March 30, 2021
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Why Does My Puppy Growl at Strangers?
Dogs growl to indicate they're unhappy, uncomfortable, or even fearful about a particular situation. Here's why your puppy may be growling at strangers.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-puppy-growl-at-strangers/
| January 19, 2021
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
Why Does My Puppy Refuse to Go on Walks?
Does your puppy refuse to go on walks? Here's how to leash-train your puppy and get them interested in walking.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-refuse-go-on-walks/
| September 29, 2020
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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Canine Rehabilitation Therapy: What to Know
Canine physical therapy, known as canine rehabilitation therapy, is a growing field of alternative veterinary treatment that can be beneficial for dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/canine-rehabilitation-therapy/
| May 6, 2020